The Latest Breaking News from FAA

Starship grounded after SpaceX ‘mishap’ during latest launch

The FAA has blocked Elon Musk’s firm from launching the world’s biggest rocket

The Independent UK · May 28

Boeing increasing 737 production after consulting FAA

Boeing is boosting 737 jet production to 47 per month, aiming for 52 next year. The 787 program is also ramping up. China has committed to a significant jet order. Demand for Boeing's defense products is exceptionally high. The company is focused on improving production and securing future growth.

The Economic Times · May 27

FAA grounds SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket after Flight 12 'mishap'

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has declared the debut flight of SpaceX's Starship V3 vehicle a mishap and is requiring an investigation before the megarocket can fly again.

Space · May 27

SpaceX aims for 10,000 annual launches within five years, FAA says

SpaceX plans 10,000 launches annually within five years. The FAA administrator stated improved reliability is needed for approval. SpaceX aims to deploy thousands of satellites. The FAA is working with SpaceX to accommodate future goals. The agency is reviewing launch data to understand risks. Funding for the FAA's space team…

The Economic Times · May 21

Sinkhole forces canceled flights and delays at one of New York’s biggest airports as runway is shut down

Hundreds of flight disruptions caused by the incident, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

The Independent UK · May 20

NTSB: Flaw that led to engine flying off UPS plane grew unnoticed under relaxed inspection schedule

The UPS plane crash that killed 15 people after an engine flew off its left wing might have been prevented under the original inspection schedule

The Independent UK · May 20

Years before UPS plane crash, 10 similar flaws were recorded. NTSB says no one raised an alarm

A federal investigation into the crash of a UPS cargo plane that killed 15 people in Kentucky quickly focused on spherical bearings in a part that helps keep engines attached to wings

AAP · May 19

‘About to jump out of my skin’: California flight attendant flies as a passenger. Then a fellow passenger did something that crossed every line

That’s an absolute no-no.

We Got This Covered · May 19

After UPS plane crash, 10 similar flaws were recorded. NTSB says no one raised an alarm

A federal investigation into the crash of a UPS cargo plane that killed 15 people in Kentucky quickly focused on spherical bearings in a part that helps keep engines attached to wings

AAP · May 19

Aviation safety fears grow after fatal LaGuardia runway collision

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The Independent UK · May 19