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Texas Airport Was Shut Because Of "Incursion" Of Mexican Cartel Drones: Report
The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.
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Only Aviation Workers With Perfect Attendance During US Shutdown To Get Bonus
Only 776 of the more than 10,000 air traffic controllers who had to work without pay during the shutdown will receive the $10,000 bonuses that President Donald Trump suggested.
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JD Vance Warns Of Air Travel "Disaster" Amid US Government Shutdown
The ongoing US government shutdown, now completing one month, has sparked acute concerns in the aviation sector as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other agencies struggle with depleted staff and unpaid essential workers.
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After Deadly Crashes, US Says Boeing Can Resume Certifying Some New Planes
US regulators will permit Boeing to certify the airworthiness of some new planes, air safety officials announced Friday, in a sign of authorities' increased confidence in the aviation giant's operations.
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Boeing Faces $3.1 Million In US Fines Over Widespread Safety Violations
The Federal Aviation Administration said it would fine Boeing Co. $3.1 million for a series of safety violations that it uncovered over a space of several months between late 2023 and early last year.
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No Fault With Boeing Fuel Control Unit: US Aviation Body On Air India Crash
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday the fatal crash last month of an Air India Boeing 787 jet does not appear to have been caused by a mechanical issue or inadvertent movement of the fuel control unit or switches.
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North Dakota Authorities Didn't Warn B-52 Bomber About Airliner: Air Force
Air traffic controllers at a small North Dakota airport didn't inform an Air Force bomber's crew that a commercial airliner was flying in the same area, the military said, shedding light on the nation's latest air safety scare.
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US Aviation Body Not Considering Contracts With Musk's SpaceX Starlink
The Federal Aviation Administration told lawmakers it is not considering replacing its current telecommunication contracts it holds with L3Harris or Verizon Communications with Elon Musk's SpaceX's Starlink satellite unit.
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US Grounds Helicopter Tour Company After Fatal Crash That Killed Siemens CEO
A Spanish business executive, his wife and three children died along with the pilot when the helicopter operated by New York Helicopter Tours malfunctioned and plunged into the Hudson River on Thursday.
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Trump Names Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford To Lead US Air Safety Agency
US President Donald Trump named Bryan Bedford, chief executive of Republic Airways, to lead the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday as the agency contends with safety questions following a deadly crash in January.
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Increasing Space Debris Risks Aircraft Collisions, Experts Warn
Uncontrolled space debris entering Earth's atmosphere is becoming a growing concern, with rising risks to aircraft safety. A study from the University of British Columbia reveals a 26% chance of debris collisions in high-traffic regions like the Northeastern US and Northern Europe. Recent incidents, such as falling debris from SpaceX’s Starship 7...
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Severe Turbulence Rocks Southwest Flight, Injuring Passengers and Crew
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident.
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US Aviation Body Recommends Inspections Of Boeing Door Plugs After Blowout
The US Federal Aviation Administration has recommended that airlines inspect door plugs on Boeing 737-900ER jets after a blowout on another type of aircraft with a similar mid-cabin exit earlier this month.
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Want To Fly Above The Traffic? World's 1st Flying Car Certified By US
Based in San Mateo, California, the flying car is 100 per cent electric and can carry one or two occupants.
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Virgin Galactic Begins Commercial Spaceflights. Its First Customers Are...
Virgin Galactic is set Thursday to finally begin commercial spaceflights, a major milestone for the company founded in 2004 by British billionaire Richard Branson.
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Texas Airport Was Shut Because Of "Incursion" Of Mexican Cartel Drones: Report
The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.
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Only Aviation Workers With Perfect Attendance During US Shutdown To Get Bonus
Only 776 of the more than 10,000 air traffic controllers who had to work without pay during the shutdown will receive the $10,000 bonuses that President Donald Trump suggested.
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JD Vance Warns Of Air Travel "Disaster" Amid US Government Shutdown
The ongoing US government shutdown, now completing one month, has sparked acute concerns in the aviation sector as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other agencies struggle with depleted staff and unpaid essential workers.
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After Deadly Crashes, US Says Boeing Can Resume Certifying Some New Planes
US regulators will permit Boeing to certify the airworthiness of some new planes, air safety officials announced Friday, in a sign of authorities' increased confidence in the aviation giant's operations.
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Boeing Faces $3.1 Million In US Fines Over Widespread Safety Violations
The Federal Aviation Administration said it would fine Boeing Co. $3.1 million for a series of safety violations that it uncovered over a space of several months between late 2023 and early last year.
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No Fault With Boeing Fuel Control Unit: US Aviation Body On Air India Crash
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday the fatal crash last month of an Air India Boeing 787 jet does not appear to have been caused by a mechanical issue or inadvertent movement of the fuel control unit or switches.
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North Dakota Authorities Didn't Warn B-52 Bomber About Airliner: Air Force
Air traffic controllers at a small North Dakota airport didn't inform an Air Force bomber's crew that a commercial airliner was flying in the same area, the military said, shedding light on the nation's latest air safety scare.
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US Aviation Body Not Considering Contracts With Musk's SpaceX Starlink
The Federal Aviation Administration told lawmakers it is not considering replacing its current telecommunication contracts it holds with L3Harris or Verizon Communications with Elon Musk's SpaceX's Starlink satellite unit.
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US Grounds Helicopter Tour Company After Fatal Crash That Killed Siemens CEO
A Spanish business executive, his wife and three children died along with the pilot when the helicopter operated by New York Helicopter Tours malfunctioned and plunged into the Hudson River on Thursday.
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Trump Names Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford To Lead US Air Safety Agency
US President Donald Trump named Bryan Bedford, chief executive of Republic Airways, to lead the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday as the agency contends with safety questions following a deadly crash in January.
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Increasing Space Debris Risks Aircraft Collisions, Experts Warn
Uncontrolled space debris entering Earth's atmosphere is becoming a growing concern, with rising risks to aircraft safety. A study from the University of British Columbia reveals a 26% chance of debris collisions in high-traffic regions like the Northeastern US and Northern Europe. Recent incidents, such as falling debris from SpaceX’s Starship 7...
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Severe Turbulence Rocks Southwest Flight, Injuring Passengers and Crew
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident.
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US Aviation Body Recommends Inspections Of Boeing Door Plugs After Blowout
The US Federal Aviation Administration has recommended that airlines inspect door plugs on Boeing 737-900ER jets after a blowout on another type of aircraft with a similar mid-cabin exit earlier this month.
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Want To Fly Above The Traffic? World's 1st Flying Car Certified By US
Based in San Mateo, California, the flying car is 100 per cent electric and can carry one or two occupants.
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Virgin Galactic Begins Commercial Spaceflights. Its First Customers Are...
Virgin Galactic is set Thursday to finally begin commercial spaceflights, a major milestone for the company founded in 2004 by British billionaire Richard Branson.
