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Blue Origin Announces Space Launch Next Week, First Since 2022 Crash

Blue Origin said on Tuesday it was aiming to launch its New Shepard suborbital rocket next week, the first mission since an uncrewed crash in September 2022 set back the space company owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos.

International Business Times

Blue Origin will return to flight with uncrewed mission on Dec. 18

Blue Origin plans to end its 15-month spaceflight hiatus with an uncrewed mission of its New Shepard suborbital vehicle on Dec. 18.

Space

Pilots say they're afraid to seek mental health care. The FAA says it's listening

At a summit on mental health in aviation, pilots and safety experts urged regulators to reform rules that discourage people from seeking treatment because they're afraid of losing clearance to fly.

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The US is poised to require foreign aircraft-repair shops to test workers for drugs and alcohol

The federal government will propose to require drug and alcohol testing for employees of foreign aircraft-repair shops outside the United States

The Independent UK

Wingtips of two planes collide at O’Hare

GoJet Flight 4423 and SkyWest Flight 5433 were waiting for gate space when the wingtip of one aircraft struck the other on the runway about 7 p.m. No one was hurt.

Chicago Sun-Times

US YouTuber Who Staged Plane Crash Jailed For Six Months

A daredevil YouTuber who deliberately crashed his plane to boost the number of viewers on his channel and then lied about it to investigators has been jailed for six months after reaching a plea deal, US authorities said Monday.

International Business Times

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 89 — Who’s in Charge in Space?

On Episode 89 of This Week In Space, Tariq and Rod discuss the challenges of regulating spaceflight.

Space

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Cockpit voice recordings get erased after some close calls. The FAA will try to fix that

Federal officials say they will give investigators a better tool for understanding accidents and close calls between planes

The Independent UK

This holiday season, NDAA shaping up as end-of-year ‘Christmas tree’ - Roll Call

A sprawling military policy bill is expected to be adorned with all sorts of other measures as lawmakers wrap 2023, sources said.

Roll Call

DGCA cautions airlines against fake navigational signals

DGCA issues advisory to Indian airlines on GPS spoofing incidents near Iranian airspace, provides mitigation measures to ensure safety of flight.

The Hindu

What is flight turbulence and can it cause a plane to crash?

Everything you need to know about how “rough air” can impact your journey

The Independent UK

Epic 33-engine burn among successes of Starship's 2nd test flight, SpaceX says

All 33 of the Raptor engines that power Starship's giant Super Heavy first stage performed well during Saturday's (Nov. 18) liftoff, SpaceX said.

Space

‘Please be nice’: aviation authority issues plea for US travelers over Thanksgiving

Newly confirmed administrator Mike Whitaker posted a video on X, saying agency expects 49,600 flights on Wednesday

The Guardian - US

Up First briefing: holiday travel records; migrant crisis in California desert

Record-breaking Thanksgiving travel will test an already strained aviation system. A humanitarian crisis is brewing near the U.S.-Mexico border.

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‘Near misses’ add urgency to FAA reauthorization efforts - Roll Call

A report questioning the safety of the air traffic control system is creating urgency for the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration.

Space

SpaceX's Starship should be ready to fly again before Christmas, Elon Musk says

SpaceX will likely be ready from a technical standpoint to launch its next Starship flight in just three to four weeks, Elon Musk said. But the FAA also has to clear the vehicle for liftoff.

WEKU

A strained U.S. aviation system braces for a record-setting week of holiday travel

Records are likely to fall as millions of Americans take to the skies for Thanksgiving. Federal regulators say they're working to keep the system safe after a troubling report from outside experts.

Salon

Why pilots face mental health stigma

An Alaska airlines pilot's mental breakdown underscores the widespread concerns in navigating pilot well-being

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FAA to oversee investigation of SpaceX's explosive 2nd Starship flight

The FAA will oversee a SpaceX-led investigation of the second-ever flight of the company's giant Starship vehicle, which ended eight minutes after liftoff on Nov. 18.

Inverse

Elon Musk’s Starship Megarocket Reaches Space But Explodes In Second Test Flight

In the uncrewed test, which was the system’s second trial, the Starship rocket peaked at about 90 miles above Earth before it lost contact.

Reason

SpaceX Makes Progress on Second Test of Starship

The private sector space company overcame red tape and government delays to get to launch day.

The Independent UK

FAA to investigate drone that delayed Ravens-Bengals game

The Federal Aviation Administration says it will investigate after a drone briefly delayed the Ravens-Bengals game in Baltimore

Reason

Xi Jinping's in the House

Plus: AKs in the MRI room, protesters at Chuck Schumer's house, Sonic Youth takes on Javier Milei, and more...

The Independent UK

SpaceX will try again to launch its mega rocket into orbit after first attempt ended in an explosion

SpaceX is aiming for another test flight of its mega rocket on Friday after getting the final OK from the Federal Aviation Administration

Space

Watch SpaceX's Starship launch for 2nd time ever on Nov. 18

SpaceX's Starship will make its second attempt to reach space on Nov. 18, and you can watch the launch live here.

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