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FAA bill would force the agency to craft 'real world' rules for airplane evacuations

Federal regulators say all airline passengers must be able to evacuate a plane within 90 seconds. The FAA reauthorization bill would require the agency to reconsider its testing standards.

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SpaceX Starship's next launch 'probably 3 to 5 weeks' away, Elon Musk says

SpaceX's Starship megarocket will likely conduct its fourth-ever test flight in the next month or so, according to Elon Musk.

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Less turbulent ride for FAA bill predicted in House - Roll Call

The House is expected to clear a Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill with time to spare before a Friday funding deadline.

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Lufthansa CEO calls Boeing's aircraft delays 'extremely annoying' following its recent safety crisis—but he’s banking on things getting better

Lufthansa's Carsten Spohr is the latest aviation industry chief to publicly lament how Boeing’s safety crisis is impacting their business.

Fortune

Boeing's Problems Rattle US Aviation Regulator As Well

The US Federal Aviation Administration, sharply criticized after the crashes of two Boeing planes in 2018 and 2019, is again being dragged into a maelstrom surrounding the major American aerospace manufacturer.

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President Biden Signs FAA Funding Extension To Avoid Lapse

President Biden signs one-week extension for federal aviation programs and Senate passes bipartisan FAA reauthorization bill to enhance aviation safety and...

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FAA to conduct new environmental review for SpaceX's Starship operations in Florida

The FAA announced May 10 that it will prepare an environmental impact statement for SpaceX's planned work with Starship at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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Senate Prevents Potential Air Travel Chaos, Reauthorizes FAA For Five Years

The Senate has passed a five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), securing air travel and preventing potential disruption.

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Senate Passes 5 Billion Air Safety And Customer Service Bill

Senate approves 5 billion bill to enhance air safety and customer service, addressing recent incidents and FAA regulations.

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Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill, sending legislation to the House

The Senate passed a bill designed to improve safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires.

WEKU

Senate reauthorizes FAA programs

Senate leadership struggled for days to navigate amendment demands from both parties.

Axios

Senate Faces Uncertainty Over Federal Aviation Bill Deadline

Senate faces challenges in passing FAA reauthorization bill due to disagreements over key provisions, including flights at Reagan National Airport.

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SpaceX fires up Starship rocket for upcoming 5th test flight (photos, video)

SpaceX ignited the engines on the upper stage of its fifth Starship vehicle today (May 8), even though the fourth one has not yet left the ground.

Space

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House Passes One-Week Extension For Federal Aviation Programs

House passes one-week extension for FAA programs, awaiting Senate approval for broader reauthorization bill.

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Congress Prepares To Reopen Contentious Differences On FAA Legislation

Congress is working on a crucial FAA bill addressing air traffic control, pilot retirement age, airport capacity, airline refunds, and drone security.

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Boeing faces new US investigation into ‘missed’ 787 inspections

FAA examining whether employees may have falsified records after firm said it might not have properly carried out checks

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US officials probe allegations Boeing workers falsified inspection records

Federal Aviation Administration says Boeing voluntarily informed officials that inspections may not have been completed.

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International Business Times

Boeing Probed In US Over Possible Falsified Records On 787

US air safety authorities are investigating whether embattled aviation giant Boeing completed required inspections on its 787 aircraft and whether employees falsified records, officials said Monday.

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FAA is investigating Boeing for apparent missed inspections on 787 Dreamliner

The FAA says Boeing informed the agency in April that required inspections to confirm that the wings were properly bonded to the carbon fiber fuselage on certain 787 jets were not completed.

Reason

Does Uncle Sam Consider Your Backyard Restricted Airspace?

The areas where you need FAA approval to fly a model plane or drone are surprisingly large.

Space

Virgin Galactic to launch 7th commercial spaceflight on June 8

Virgin Galactic is targeting June 8 for its seventh commercial spaceflight, a suborbital jaunt called, fittingly enough, Galactic 07.

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Well-known drone pilot BANNED and fined $182,000 by court—will he go to jail?

Mikey - aka Philly Drone Life – wasn't stopped by legal system so far; will this court order do the trick?

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Senate Democrats Push For Amendment To Limit Flights At DCA

Senate Democrats seek to block more long-distance flights at Reagan National Airport in the FAA bill reauthorization debate. Safety and congestion issues a...

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Should It Be Illegal To Fly an RC Plane Within 3 Miles of a Sports Game?

The FAA imposes notoriously wide flight restrictions around stadiums. The consumer drone industry wants to change that.

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