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Cards Against Humanity wants to erect a monument to 'honor' Elon Musk

Cards Against Humanity isn't done with its scorched-Earth campaign against SpaceX and Elon Musk, and is planning to erect an "Elon Musk is a Sad Little B----- with No Friends" monument near SpaceX's Starbase site.

Space

Facing a decadeslong shortage, the FAA has now hired more than 2,000 air traffic controllers after its campaign recruiting Gen Z video gamers

With the U.S. still 3,500 controllers short of its staffing target, the federal government is turning to Fortnite fans and Roblox players to fill the gap.

Fortune

Boeing 737 Fan Blade Failure Echoes 2018 US Crash. Here's the Fix Airlines Have Until 2028 To Make

An NTSB report on a Ryanair 737 window blowout exposed the same engine failure that killed a US flyer in 2018, and the mandated fix isn't required on US jets until July 2028.

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Head of Air Traffic Controllers praises FAA for ‘innovative approach’ to recruitment, confirming gamers have the ‘hard skills’ needed for the role

“We’re building the strongest, sharpest workforce in aviation history.”

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Government Regulations Are Keeping Drone Delivery Grounded

To fly a drone out of sight, you must get airline-level certification, which requires a lengthy approval process from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Reason

Here's What the Boeing-Archer Aviation Deal Means for BA Stock

Boeing recently sold three subsidiaries to Archer Aviation while gaining a stake in the company.

Barchart

Alarm after Trump admin hires 2,000 gamers to fill air traffic controller jobs: ‘If they f*** up, people die’

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cheers hiring spree but others more skeptical: ‘They can’t just restart a new game’

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FAA to halt flights at major D.C. airport ahead of IndyCar race

One of the busiest airports on the east coast of the United States will close for a few hours during the IndyCar race on the streets of Washington D.C.

Motorsport

Donald Trump UFO Conspiracy: Covert Texas Operations Allegedly Using Bizarre 'Psionic Summoning' Tech

The Donald Trump UFO conspiracy involves alleged secret UAP operations in Texas, with claims of military involvement and restricted airspace.

International Business Times UK

Forget College: America Is Now Hunting Gamers to Take Over the Skies as Air Traffic Crisis Deepens

The FAA is recruiting gamers as air traffic controllers, offering a path to six-figure pay without a traditional college degree as America battles a critical staffing shortage.

International Business Times UK

Alaska Airlines Rebooks Two Passengers After Miami 'Take Over' Threat Found Not Credible

Alaska Airlines rebooked two passengers after Miami-Dade deputies found no credible 'take over' threat but temporarily banned them for disrupting Flight 305.

International Business Times UK

Why was an Alaska Airlines Miami flight put on lockdown after passenger threats?

Two separate passenger incidents on US flights prompted emergency responses and law enforcement involvement. A United Airlines flight diverted to Milwaukee after a passenger allegedly made a threat. An Alaska Airlines flight returned to the gate in Miami due to disruptive passengers. The FAA has reported over 830 unruly passenger…

The Economic Times

Trump’s Bedminster visit triggers temporary flight restrictions, what happened?

Two general aviation aircraft entered restricted airspace near Donald Trump's New Jersey golf club. US fighter jets intercepted these planes and safely escorted them away from the zone. This incident occurred while President Trump was attending a LIV Golf event at his property. The North American Aerospace Defense Command confirmed…

The Economic Times

Trump Bedminster Temporary Flight Restrictions: F-16s Scrambled After Planes Breach Airspace

NORAD fighter jets intercepted civilian aircraft near Trump's Bedminster golf club due to temporary flight restrictions. The planes were safely escorted out, highlighting security measures during presidential visits

International Business Times UK

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Trump’s Transportation Secretary Touts 2,000 New Air Traffic Controllers After Gamer Hiring Push: ‘Game Changer’

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the FAA has hired more than 2,000 new air traffic controllers as the Trump administration’s push to recruit gamers helps accelerate hiring.

Bangkok Post

FAA ordered structural checks don't affect Thailand's 737 MAX planes

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand said an airworthiness directive (AD) issued by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for structural investigations of Boeing 737 MAX planes does not affect the 12 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft based in Thailand.

The Economic Times

FAA airport ground stops trigger flight chaos across 10 US states — what happened?

A Federal Aviation Administration technical outage caused widespread flight delays and diversions across the American Midwest. Critical radar and air traffic control systems temporarily went offline, impacting ten states. The disruption originated at a regional control center, not Minneapolis airport itself. Airlines adjusted schedules and passengers faced lengthy waits throughout…

The Economic Times

FAA orders crack inspections for hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets

The Federal Aviation Administration has mandated that inspections be carried out on numerous Boeing 737 Max aircraft due to potential cracks detected in older models. This concern has been known since Boeing flagged the issue and collaborated with operators over the last six years. In response, inspections for Max jets…

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The Independent UK

Hundreds of Boeing 737s ordered to be inspected for possible cracks by FAA

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Akasa Air, AI Express say their B737 planes are not impacted by FAA directive

Indian airlines Akasa Air and Air India Express confirmed their Boeing 737 fleets are not impacted by a recent FAA directive. This directive mandates inspections for potential fuselage cracks on certain Boeing 737 aircraft models. Akasa Air stated its young fleet will not reach inspection thresholds for many years. Air…

The Independent UK

FAA orders inspections of nearly 500 Boeing jets for possible cracks

Airlines must inspect a support component called a bear strap, located near the front service door, for possible cracks

The Guardian - UK

Boeing 737 Max operators told to check fuselages for cracks

Inspections ordered by US regulator will affect about 470 aircraft, after reported problems in earlier models

The Independent UK

US airline authority proposes ditching 64-item medical kit checklist before flights

The FAA says the move will be tailored to support nine life-threatening conditions

The Economic Times

Investigators look at why a plane was allowed to take off as Trump's helicopter approached

US authorities are investigating a close call involving Marine One and a passenger jet. The incident occurred above Washington on August 4th, with air traffic control involved. White House officials stated President Trump was never in any danger during the flight. Safety regulations require significant separation between aircraft in this…

The Times of India

Why was a plane allowed to take off as Trump's helicopter approached

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating why a commercial aircraft was cleared for take-off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport while US President Donald Trump's helicopter, Marine One, was approaching the airport, despite safety procedures introduced after last year's deadly midair collision.

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