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Trump's FAA Moves To End the 50-Year Ban on Domestic Supersonic Flight

Supersonic flight is legally limited to the ocean. But the federal bureaucracy is (slowly) changing, and at least one company wants to take advantage.

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Seaplane carrying 11 crashes into island north of Seattle, all aboard are rescued

Videos posted on social media show the aircraft banking to one side as it flies low over the water near some boats close to shore. The plane makes a hard landing, first on one float, then briefly skips into the air before hitting the rocky coast. The person taking the…

The Economic Times

The U.S. Wants More Air Taxis, Supersonic Jets. Regulators Are Moving To Speed Things Up.

FAA officials say pilot programs involving companies across 26 states are helping shape the next phase of American aviation.

International Business Times

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New York flights cancelled today (July 22): Hundreds of flights scrapped, 2,000+ delayed as storms bring travel chaos to the Northeast. Check details

New York flights cancelled/delayed: Severe thunderstorms are causing widespread flight cancellations and significant delays across the US Northeast. Major airports in New York, including JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark, are experiencing major disruptions. The Federal Aviation Administration has implemented traffic management measures to ensure flight safety during the storms. Hundreds of…

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Aircraft startup Electra to invest $850 million to build Ohio factory

The company, backed by Honeywell Aerospace, Safran and other major investors, said the move will help get the EL9 Ultra Short from development into significant commercial production and create 1,975 jobs.

The Economic Times

New York flight cancellations: Over 630 flights cancelled as thunderstorms batter LaGuardia, JFK, Newark

Severe summer thunderstorms caused over 25% of scheduled departures from LaGuardia Airport to be canceled. More than 630 flights from New York area airports faced cancellations by Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch and warned of damaging wind gusts. Airlines like American, Delta, JetBlue, and United…

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FAA and federal workers forced to install $1.4 million White House app containing Russian-built Elfsight code onto government-issued mobile devices

Official White House app faces scrutiny after researchers uncovered Russian-linked software origins, data concerns, and unanswered federal security approval questions.

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Ontario Fires Back at Trump: Drop Lumber Tariffs as Wildfire Smoke Hits 100M Americans

Canada wildfire smoke is choking more than 100 million Americans — and sparking a diplomatic standoff. Ontario Premier Ford countered Trump's tariff threat by demanding the U.S. drop softwood lumber duties, while the White House admits no legal mechanism exists to tariff smoke. Detroit hit a record AQI of 650;…

International Business Times

Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

Financial surveillance, impaired contracts, and games of gotcha.

Reason

FAA will allow Boeing to resume certifying its planes are airworthy after years of safety efforts

The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that Boeing will be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes starting next week

The Independent UK

One Federal Agency's Unused Office Space Costs 'Hundreds of Millions of Dollars' Per Year

According to a new report, nearly 90 percent of the Department of Transportation's owned or leased buildings are more than half-empty.

Reason

US to take lead in probe into Ryanair Boeing 737 engine failure over Greece

The US National Transportation Safety Board will lead an investigation into a Ryanair Boeing 737 incident. A passenger was partly sucked out of a broken window after an engine piece broke off. This event had similarities to prior Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 NG flights. The FAA administrator stated early indications…

The Economic Times

Trump’s giant banners of himself around DC are being paid for by taxpayers, Democrat reveals

Banners have been put up across Washington as part of American 250th anniversary celebrations

The Independent UK

Project Cheetah: Concerns emerge over RTI Act 'violations', 'irregularities' in tranquillisation

Wildlife activist Ajay Dubey has raised concerns regarding Project Cheetah's implementation. He cited violations of the RTI Act and irregularities in cheetah tranquillisation processes. Dubey highlighted issues with information access and administrative expenditure within the project. He also pointed out the illegal dual role of an official as PIO and…

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Wally Funk obituary

Pioneering American aviator who was the oldest woman to fly into space aged 82 in 2021

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Pilot killed fighting Colorado wildfire identified as Nicholas Dale

British Columbia pilot was only person aboard helicopter that crashed during aerial firefighting

International Business Times UK

SpaceX Crash Erases Post-IPO Gains, Pushes Elon Musk's Fortune Below $900B: What Went Wrong

SpaceX shares have dropped close to their IPO price, losing momentum despite joining the Nasdaq-100 and receiving FAA clearance for Starship Flight 13. Investors remain cautious about prospects.

The Economic Times

Boeing unveils new 737 MAX production line as aviation giant charts comeback

Boeing celebrated its expanded 737 MAX production with a new Everett facility. This significant investment aims to boost manufacturing rates for the popular aircraft. The company is gradually increasing output after past safety concerns and recent incidents. Federal regulators are closely overseeing Boeing's production plans and future certifications. This expansion…

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The return to flying faster than sound will start small

The FAA's proposal to lift the decades-old ban on supersonic flights over land could revive civilian faster-than-sound travel. Powered by quieter boom technology demonstrated by NASA's X-59, the first commercial opportunity is expected to be high-end private jets, with airliners remaining a longer-term prospect due to cost, technology and regulatory…

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Delta jet descends into Chicago on the Fourth of July. Then a fireworks mortar strikes the plane before it lands

52 passengers were on board

The Independent UK

NASA head Jared Isaacman ignored FAA ruling and flew vintage jet during Trump’s air show

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The FBI has seized over 600 drones around World Cup matches across all 11 US host cities — and that's bad news for all drone fans

The FBI has confiscated hundreds of drones across all 11 US World Cup host cities, with Miami, Los Angeles and Dallas leading a nationwide pattern of violations. And the regulatory fallout for America's drone community could be significant.

The Independent UK

The FAA denied a request for NASA’s head to fly his vintage jet over DC for safety concerns. He did it anyway

The move raised the Trump administration's exercise of executive authority to new heights

Medical Daily

A 23-Year-Old Louisiana Man Became the First Person in the Gulf South to Be Functionally Cured of Sickle Cell Disease

Daniel Cressy, 23, is the first person in the Gulf South functionally cured of sickle cell disease using Casgevy CRISPR gene therapy at Manning Family Children's Hospital in New Orleans.

International Business Times UK

NASA Leader Jared Isaacman Ignored Direct FAA 'Too Dangerous' Warnings To Fly His Vintage Jet Over Crowded DC Air Show

NASA's Independence Day flyover using privately owned jets raises questions after FAA's safety rejection. The reclassification as a government operation remains legally unresolved.

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