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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave Elon Musk‘s SpaceX the green light on Wednesday to launch its Starship for its next test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. What Happened: Starship is now slated to launch as soon as Monday. For the upcoming test flight, SpaceX is eyeing...

Elon Musk’s rocket manufacturing company SpaceX said on Thursday that its Starship launch vehicle is now slated to launch as soon as Monday. The rocket was previously set to launch on Friday. What Happened: The company announced the delay in the timeline in a post on social media platform X,...

Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly pushing to deploy Starlink satellite internet terminals within the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's national airspace network — a move that raises concerns over conflicts of interest and the status of Verizon Communication's (NYSE:VZ) existing contract to...

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Monday that less than 400 employees were let go at the Federal Aviation Administration over the weekend. What Happened: Duffy said that the FAA has about 45,000 employees and the new government has let go “less than 400”...

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has voiced concerns over the Federal Aviation Administration’s safety standards following recent layoffs, in the wake of a flight accident involving Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) at the Toronto Pearson Airport. What Happened: Schumer took to X on Monday to express his...

An American Airlines (NASDAQ:AAL) plane and an Army helicopter’s mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has authorities looking for answers as President Donald Trump lashes out at DEI policies as an early scapegoat. What Happened: The Wednesday night crash led to the...

All 64 passengers and crew members aboard an American Airlines regional jet have died after the plane collided midair with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, officials confirmed Thursday. The crash, which sent both aircraft into the...

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and authorities from the Turks and Caicos Islands have initiated investigations into the recent explosion of SpaceX’s Starship rocket. What Happened: A prototype of SpaceX’s Starship suffered a mid-flight...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed the environmental assessment for the impact of the increased number of Starship launches from Boca Chica, Texas, up to 25 launches a year. What Happened: Members of the public can comment on the assessment till Jan. 17, 2025. Starship is...

Flying taxis could soon be a reality in the U.S. after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule on Tuesday that establishes a new category of aircraft called “powered lift.”  The Details: The FAA's powered lift category applies to electric vertical takeoff and...

Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) has faced some turbulent years with several safety issues, public criticism and substantial leadership overhauls. Here’s the latest update on ongoing safety concerns and the effects of an ongoing labor strike. Regulatory and Safety: In an alert issued Monday, the U.S....

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is looking forward to launching the European Space Agency’s Hera mission to orbit on Monday aboard its Falcon 9 after the launch vehicle was grounded late last month. What Happened: “Targeting Monday, October 7 for Falcon 9's launch of the ESA Hera mission to...

Elon Musk on Wednesday called for the resignation of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Mike Whitaker as the tension between the federal agency and the billionaire’s rocket manufacturing company SpaceX mounts. What Happened: “He (Whitaker) needs to resign,” Musk said on...

Elon Musk‘s SpaceX on Tuesday slammed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator Mike Whitaker for his comments defending delays in greenlighting the next launch of its Starship launch vehicle. What Happened: “…every statement he made was incorrect,” SpaceX...

The Federal Aviation Administration has defended its decision to delay a SpaceX launch, citing safety concerns and regulatory compliance. What Happened: FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker addressed House Transportation Committee lawmakers, explaining that SpaceX did not adhere to permitting and...