Federal Aviation Administration: News
US aviation regulator proposes faster approvals for commercial space missions
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed new regulations aimed at expediting the approval process for commercial space missions.
Boeing's air taxi firm sued over discrimination, safety concerns
Wisk Aero, the electric air taxi company owned by Boeing, has been sued by a former employee.
Gamers might soon control air traffic in the US
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is launching a unique recruitment campaign targeting gamers.
SpaceX resumes Starlink launches days after Falcon 9 anomaly
SpaceX has successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit.
FAA probes Amazon after delivery drone cuts internet cable
Amazon is facing a federal investigation after one of its delivery drones knocked down an internet cable in Waco, Texas.
Why international airlines are canceling flights in Venezuela
Several international airlines have canceled their flights departing from Venezuela.
Shutdown effect: US may cut 10% flights at 40 airports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will reduce air traffic at 40 major US airports by 10% starting Friday if a government shutdown, which has been the longest in American history, continues.
Staffing woes, government shutdown cause widespread flight delays across US
The US is witnessing major flight delays due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.
'You are...pig Trump': US, Canada airports hacked with pro-Hamas messages
Several airports in Canada and the United States were reportedly hacked on Tuesday.
US government shutdown: 11,000 FAA employees may be furloughed
The US government has officially shut down on Wednesday, after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the deadline.
Boeing settles wrongful death lawsuit over whistleblower's suicide for $50,000
Boeing has settled a wrongful death lawsuit with the family of John Barnett, a quality inspector and whistleblower who died by suicide in March 2024.
SpaceX Starship launches to continue as court dismisses environmental objections
A US district court has given the green light for SpaceX's Starship rocket operations in South Texas.
Flying taxi start-ups can now test some operations before certification
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched a new pilot program to help electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) start-ups test some operations before they get full regulatory certification.
Plane crashes into parked aircraft at Montana airport
A small plane crashed into parked aircraft at the Kalispell City Airport in Montana on Monday afternoon.
Alaska Airlines hit by major IT outage, all flights grounded
Alaska Airlines has implemented a grounding order for its entire fleet of 325 aircraft due to an IT outage.
DGCA directs checking of all Boeing aircraft fuel switch locks
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered airlines operating most Boeing aircraft variants to check the locking mechanism of fuel control switches by July 21.
Fuel switch locks on Boeing aircraft are safe: FAA, Boeing
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing have both said that the fuel cutoff switch locks on Boeing aircraft are safe.
Watch: SpaceX Starship explodes on launch pad during testing
A major explosion rocked SpaceX's testing facility in Texas on Thursday.
Boeing seeks new buyers for jets as China rejects deliveries
Boeing is exploring alternative buyers for aircraft originally intended for Chinese airlines.
Punjab-born surgeon killed in US plane crash; husband was pilot
Dr. Joy Saini, a well-known Punjab-born surgeon, was killed in a plane crash in New York. Along with her, five other family members died in the mishap.
US helicopter company shut down after crash kills Siemens CEO
The helicopter tour company involved in last week's crash that killed Siemens CEO Agustin Escobar and his family is closing down right away.
Watch: Musk's Starship explodes in space during 8th test flight
SpaceX's ambitious Starship program has suffered another setback as its eighth test flight ended in disaster.
US pilot messaging system outage could cause flight delays
The US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has warned of possible flight delays after a temporary outage in a key pilot messaging system.
Blue Origin delays New Glenn rocket launch to January 13
Blue Origin has delayed the launch of its New Glenn rocket, which was set to take off today.
'Stop, stop, stop': Runway collision averted in Los Angeles
A potential runway collision at Los Angeles International Airport was narrowly avoided on Friday, the video of which has gone viral in subsequent days.
US: American Airlines resumes flights after hour-long 'technical issues'
American Airlines has resumed its operations across the United States after a brief suspension due to "technical issues." The disruption came on Christmas Eve, an especially busy travel period.
Hawaii: 2 killed as plane crashes into building near airport
A Kamaka Air Cessna 208 Caravan crashed into a vacant building near Honolulu's airport on Monday, killing both crew members on board.
Blue Origin's biggest rocket, New Glenn, to launch by year-end
Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos's space exploration company, has announced that it is ready to launch the New Glenn rocket before 2024 ends.
From Google's gaffe to CrowdStrike outage: 2024's biggest business blunders
In 2024, business failures were widespread, with companies in various sectors grappling with blunders ranging from AI missteps to technological glitches and manufacturing errors.
Boeing starts workforce reduction, over 400 employees receive layoff notices
In a major job cut plan, Boeing has laid off over 400 employees, sending them layoff notices. The employees are members of the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA).
Bullet hits Southwest Airlines plane at Dallas airport, no injuries
A Southwest Airlines flight, which was preparing for takeoff from Dallas Love Field Airport, US was hit by a bullet on Friday evening (local time).
Electric air taxis can now become reality in the US
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final ruling permitting electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to operate in US airspace.
SpaceX catches Starship's Super Heavy booster after 5th flight test
SpaceX has successfully conducted its fifth test flight of the Starship rocket, a major milestone in space exploration technology.
SpaceX receives FAA nod to resume Falcon 9 launches
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cleared SpaceX to resume its Falcon 9 launches.
Turkish Airlines pilot dies mid-flight, what happened next
A Turkish Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in New York after the pilot collapsed and died mid-flight on Wednesday.
SpaceX plans Starship launch on October 13, awaits FAA approval
SpaceX has announced plans to conduct the fifth launch of its Starship megarocket as early as October 13.
Why Elon Musk is calling for US FAA chief's resignation
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has publicly called for the resignation of Michael Whitaker, the Administrator of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
SpaceX targeting 5 Starship missions to Mars within 2 years
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a timeline for the company's ambitious Starship mission to Mars.
Boeing's space and defense chief Ted Colbert resigns
Boeing has announced the immediate departure of Ted Colbert, the head of its Defense, Space & Security division.