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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.

Roll Call

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.

Space

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.

WEKU

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.

Space

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.

Inverse

SpaceX Makes Progress on Second Test of Starship

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

Reason

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

The Independent UK

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...

Reason

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

The Independent UK

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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SpaceX gets license for 2nd launch of giant Starship rocket

The Federal Aviation Administration has granted a license for the second-ever liftoff of SpaceX's huge Starship vehicle, which could now occur as early as Saturday (Nov. 18).

The Independent UK

Near-misses at US airports prompts calls for ‘urgent action’

The National Transportation Safety Board has opened seven investigations into near-miss incidents since January

Roll Call

Stopgap funds bill leaves plenty of post-Thanksgiving leftovers - Roll Call

The House stopgap would punt final appropriations decisions, but there would still be a variety of other measures on lawmakers' “to-do” list.

The Independent UK

Small plane crashes into car on highway after overrunning the runway

Aircraft had been forced into making an emergency landing

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SpaceX says its 2nd Starship test flight could launch on Nov. 17 (video)

SpaceX says its next Starship launch could occur as early as Nov. 17, pending regulatory approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and other agencies.

The Independent UK

Grimes reportedly tracked Elon Musk’s jet to have custody papers served

The artist’s legal team tracked down Musk to serve him custody papers between 13 to 17 October, state court documents

Space

Safety, not speed, should be the priority in launch mishap probes, FAA advisory group says

With more space launches than ever, industry wants a way to speed up licensing after mishaps. But safety must come first, say members of a Federal Aviation Administration advisory committee say.

WEKU

A shortage of air traffic controllers is hurting safety, aviation experts warn Senate

At a Senate hearing, aviation experts testified that a shortage of air traffic controllers is leading to fatigue and distraction, likely contributing to a series of close calls on runways this year.

The Independent UK

Top US accident investigator says close calls between planes show that aviation is under stress

The nation’s top accident investigator says a surge in close calls between planes at U.S. airports this year is a clear warning sign that aviation is under stress

Space

September launch failure likely caused by 'electrical arc,' Rocket Lab says

Rocket Lab has identified an unwanted 'electrical arc' as the likely cause of its September launch failure, though the company's investigation continues.

Roll Call

United Airlines leads air lobbying as FAA bill stalls - Roll Call

United Airlines outspent its competitors in federal lobbying as it opposes adding more flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

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