On 29 January, an American Airlines flight collided with an army helicopter near Washington DCJabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty ImagesSafety concerns about flying in the US have risen after a series of plane accidents and collisions in recent months, which were followed shortly by the administration of President Donald Trump eliminating hundreds of jobs at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Aviation safety experts and former FAA employees say flights are safe now, but point out warning signs that would suggest a drop in safety.The FAA, which is responsible for aviation regulation in the US, has