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The U.S. Senate voted to approve President Donald Trump's pick, Bryan Bedford, as the FAA Administrator. What Happened: The Senate voted 53-43 in favor of approving Bedford, Reuters reported on Wednesday. Bedford, who was the CEO of Republic Airways, stepped down last week after 25 years at the...

The Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, has ramped up testing of SpaceX's Starlink satellite-based internet service as the agency hopes to improve the Air Traffic Control System. What Happened: The agency is currently testing over 41 Starlink connections at facilities across the U.S.,...

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has slammed U.S. President Donald Trump's pick for the FAA Administrator role, Bryan Bedford, over the 1,500-hour rule. The rule stipulates that all pilots must undergo 1,500 hours of training to qualify for a commercial flight license. What Happened: The senator took to...

India will deny a UN Aviation investigator to join the probe into the Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) 787 Dreamliner crash in the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. What Happened: Citing two anonymous sources familiar with the matter, Reuters reported on Friday that the ICAO, or International Civil Aviation...

The National Transport Safety Board, or NTSB, has issued a safety warning over engines used in aircraft manufactured by Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) and Airbus SE (OTC:EADSF). What Happened: The agency warned that the CFM International Leap 1B engine could potentially let in smoke into the aircraft's cabin...

Safety and quality control issues surrounding Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) aircraft are back in the spotlight after a fatal crash involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, operated by Air India, claimed 241 lives in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday. There were 242 people onboard, including the crew. Early...

President Donald Trump's pick for the Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, administrator job says that upgrading the Air Traffic Control would need a significant investment. What Happened: Bryan Bedford, CEO of Republic Airways Holdings and Trump's nominee, says that upgrading the Air Traffic...

The Federal Aviation Administration, or the FAA, has extended a program allowing U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) to conduct safety and quality inspections and approve repairs on its aircraft on the FAA's behalf. What Happened: According to a Reuters report on Friday, the FAA...

Elon Musk's Space exploration company SpaceX was handed a major boost by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration or FAA as SpaceX's Texas Starship launch was approved by the agency. What Happened: Following the approval, the launch could take place as soon as May 27, 2025, depending on weather and...

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) has announced that all passengers will be required to keep portable chargers in plain sight when in use for safety reasons. What Happened: The airline announced the change in policy, which would go into effect on May 28, 2025, as it tries to curtail incidents...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reportedly considering reducing the number of flights operating out of New Jersey's Newark Airport. What Happened: The agency is set to meet with officials from several U.S. airlines to discuss scaling back flights out of Newark following disruptions...

Thousands of Boeing Co.'s (NYSE:BA) planes are facing repairs after the FAA received a report of a passenger getting stuck in the onboard bathroom during a flight. What Happened: The FAA issued a notice to Boeing and proposed an airworthiness report, reported Business Insider. The modifications...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Thursday that it requires SpaceX to conduct a mishap investigation into the Starship explosion during its eighth test flight. What Happened: A mishap investigation will determine the cause of the incident and identify rectifying measures to avoid a...

Billionaire Elon Musk could benefit from his close friendship with President Donald Trump, which could add to his massive wealth. A new report suggests that Musk's SpaceX may receive potential funding from the FAA. What Happened: While Musk's Starlink segment of SpaceX previously clashed with...

Several recent incidents involving airplanes have left travelers in America more uneasy about taking their next trip to the sky, with the country's deadliest air disaster since 2001 happening last month. A new Benzinga poll reveals what percent of consumers might be looking to skip planes all...