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Drone Medicine Deliveries To Take Flight at Cleveland Clinic

Look, up in the sky! That drone might just have your medicines in tow.

Kiplinger

FAA wraps up safety review of SpaceX's huge Starship rocket

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has completed its safety review of SpaceX's Starship — but that doesn't mean the giant vehicle has been officially cleared for its second-ever liftoff.

Space

Cavell, Mertz & Associates Merges with Capitol Airspace Group

As a division of Capitol Airspace, Cavell Mertz will continue its 34-year tradition of providing consulting services to the broadcast and communication industries

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Who is Joseph Emerson? The ‘mushroom’ pilot arrested for trying to take down a plane

Joseph Emerson is facing attempted murder charges for what he described as a ‘nervous breakdown’ on a Horizon Airlines flight. Kelly Rissman reports

The Independent UK

Two private planes collide at Houston airport

Private jets clipped wings after one allegedly departed without permission

The Independent UK

Senate votes 98-0 to confirm Biden's nominee to run the FAA

The approval of Michael Whitaker, former deputy FAA administrator, ends a span of nearly 19 months in which the agency was without a Senate-confirmed chief.

WEKU

Senate votes 98-0 to confirm Biden's nominee to run the Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration finally has a Senate-confirmed leader

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Security scare on board a US airliner highlights the threat posed by aviation insiders

Aviation experts say the incident in which an off-duty pilot tried to disable a jetliner in midflight renews questions about the threat posed by insiders — airline workers who have special access to places where passengers can't go

The Independent UK

After a pilot tried to bring a plane down, what exactly are the rules and risks around jump seats on flights?

In some cases an off-duty pilot has assisted the captain and first officer to avert a disaster

The Independent UK

Alaska Airlines pilot charged with 83 counts of attempted murder after 'trying to turn off engines mid-flight'

Joseph Emerson, 44, was booked into jail on 83 counts of attempted murder, 83 counts of recklessly endangering another person and one count of endangering an aircraft

Evening Standard

An off-duty pilot is accused of trying to shut down the engines of a Horizon Air jet in midflight

A off-duty pilot riding in the cockpit of a Horizon Air passenger jet tried to shut down the engines in midflight

The Independent UK

US pilot charged with attempted murder for ‘trying to shut down’ plane’s engines

Alaska Airlines flight was reportedly diverted after off-duty pilot attempted to disable plane’s engines and was subdued by crew

The Guardian - US

Lawmakers and Unions Defend Burdensome Airline Regulations With Bogus Statistics

The world's largest union of pilots says this requirement is necessary for safety and not unduly burdensome, but its data are misleadingly cherry-picked.

Reason

Terrifying moment two planes nearly collide mid-air over airport

The two planes were well within the proximity of each other to name this incident a “near midair collision”

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A ‘dreadful’ return flight for Indian pilots overseas

Indian pilots returning home after working abroad face long, tedious process to obtain/renew Indian licence. Despite job discrimination, many still want to return due to India's fast-growing aviation industry. Pilots find it easier to obtain foreign licence than Indian one, with some countries issuing it in 7 days.

The Guardian - US

Sky’s not the limit: is the drone delivery age finally taking off?

As Amazon announces it is expanding its drone delivery service to the UK and Italy, other companies are jostling to gain altitude with ultra-fast shipping

Reason

SpaceX: FAA Is Slowing Progress to the Moon

“If you’re able to build a rocket faster than the government can regulate it, that’s upside down.”

Roll Call

Previously stalled FAA, Amtrak nominees move toward vote in Senate - Roll Call

The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday advanced FAA and Amtrak nominees, after senators lifted their objections.

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The Independent UK

Biden's choice to lead the Federal Aviation Administration wins endorsement from a key Senate panel

President Joe Biden's pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration has moved a step closer to Senate confirmation

WEKU

White House nominee to lead the FAA glides through a Senate committee vote

The Senate Commerce Committee voted to advance the nomination of Michael Whitaker to head the FAA, at a time when aviation experts say the U.S. air travel system shows mounting signs of stress.

Reason

Airlines Ask FAA To Regulate Competitor Out of Business

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and the largest union of pilots want the government to change regulations that allow a smaller competitor to operate.

The Independent UK

Washington seaplane crash that killed 10 was caused by one single component

U.S. investigators have confirmed that a mechanical issue caused the seaplane crash that killed 10 people off an island in Washington state last year

The Independent UK

Failure of single component caused Washington seaplane crash that killed 10, NTSB says

U.S. investigators have confirmed that a mechanical issue caused the seaplane crash that killed 10 people off an island in Washington state last year

Zenger

£236k Flying Car Nears Take-Off After Dazzling Debut At Detroit Auto Show

Alef Aeronautics' UFO-like flying car wows at Detroit Auto Show, moves closer to take-off.

The Independent UK

Pilot error, training issues were factors in Alaska crash that killed Czech billionaire, report says

Federal transportation investigators say the probable cause of a heli-skiing crash in Alaska in 2021 that killed a Czech billionaire and four others was a failure by the pilot to adequately respond to whiteout conditions

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