The Latest Breaking News from FAA

How flight reductions at Newark Airport are impacting prices at nearby airports

New Jersey airport has been experiencing widespread technology and communication issues

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

The 3 FAA Failures Creating a Dangerous Mess in the Skies

Outages, staffing shortages, and outdated tech are crippling air traffic control and putting the public at risk. It's time to take the job away from the FAA.

Reason · May 21, 2025

FAA extends flight limits at Newark airport into June because of controller shortage and tech issues

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced that the flight restrictions that have been in place at New Jersey's largest airport will remain in place into mid-June

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

SpaceX wins federal approval to launch more rockets in South Texas

The federal approval comes after vote from residents — mostly SpaceX employees — to form a new city at the Rio Grande Valley beach.

The Texas Tribune · May 16, 2025

‘We are facing a crisis’: While Trump enjoys a $400 million private jet, the FAA is stuck scavenging for aircraft parts on eBay

While outdated air safety systems risk lives Donald Trump is flying around in a brand new 747.

We Got This Covered · May 16, 2025

Air traffic controllers in Denver scramble to use backups after losing communications Monday

Air traffic controllers in Denver had to scramble to use backup frequencies after their main communications lines went down for 90 seconds earlier this week in the latest Federal Aviation Administration equipment failure

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Hotline between military and air traffic controllers in Washington hasn't worked for over 3 years

Sen. Ted Cruz asked whether a hotline between military and civilian air traffic controllers in Washington, D

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

SpaceX will launch Starship's 9th test flight next week, Elon Musk says

Elon Musk said that he'll give a livestreamed update about SpaceX's Mars plans next week, shortly before the ninth test flight of the company's Starship megarocket.

Space · May 14, 2025

Joby Just Flew Two Aircraft at Once—Here’s Why It Matters

Joby Aviation's simultaneous dual aircraft flights signal accelerating operational capabilities and test program maturity vital for FAA certification.

MarketBeat · May 14, 2025

Newark problems and recent crashes put focus on air traffic controller shortage and aging equipment

The recent chronic delays and cancellations at New Jersey’s largest airport have highlighted the shortage of air traffic controllers and the aging equipment they use, which President Donald Trump's administration wants to replace

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025