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A dozen people die on a skydiving plane trip in the US

Authorities say a pilot and 11 others were killed when a plane taking people on a skydiving outing crashed and caught fire in Missouri.

AAP · Jun 14

Drone use poised to soar as FAA homes in on rule change allowing pilots to fly them out of sight

Today, almost anyone who flies a drone must maintain visual contact with it at all times, a practice known as visual line of sight. This requirement severely restricts how far craft can fly. When the Federal Aviation Administration rule changes allowing people to fly their drones beyond visual line of…

The Conversation · Jun 11

'Very rough day': Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes in gigantic fireball, days after being selected for NASA moon missions

The rocket explosion, a contender for the largest in American history, is a significant setback for Jeff Bezos and NASA.

LiveScience · May 29

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Frontier Jet Kills Pedestrian On Denver Runway During Takeoff

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said law enforcement officials are probing the incident in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration and Transport Security Administration.

International Business Times · May 9

Palm Beach International Airport Officially Renamed After President Trump In Controversial 4-3 Vote

Palm Beach International Airport will be renamed after President Trump following a narrow vote. The decision, driven by state law, has sparked debate over costs and political implications

International Business Times UK · May 7

As Spirit Airlines looks for a lifeline, Frontier and Avelo are asking the Trump administration for $2.5 billion to cover jet fuel costs

In a meeting with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration chief Bryan Bedford, the airlines discussed a plan to stay afloat.

Fortune · Apr 27

‘This was not an isolated incident’: Chinese national exposed by NASA investigation in serial defense software theft phishing campaign that lasted years

NASA, the military, and numerous universities and private companies were targeted by this phishing campaign.

TechRadar · Apr 27

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Federal officials order flight cuts at Chicago O'Hare to reduce airport delays

About 300 flights per day must be cut from the schedule at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on the busiest days this summer in an effort to reduce flight delays, The U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration ordered said Thursday the airlines scheduled more flights than O'Hare could handle,…

The Independent UK · Apr 17

A giant chunk of ice crashed through the roof of California home and landed on the couch. The FAA is investigating

Yuder Grau of Whittier heard what sounded like an explosion in his living room last Friday morning — it turned out to be a huge block of ice ripping through his roof

The Independent UK · Apr 16

American Airlines flight forced to divert after crew reports ‘oven issue’

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident

The Independent UK · Apr 14

FAA approves military use of drone-killing laser weapons in US airspace — decision comes after it was decided ‘systems do not present an increased risk to the flying public’

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to give carte blanche approval to the military’s use of laser weaponry to shoot down suspected errant drones in US airspace.

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 14

Rewritten air safety legislation moves out of House committees

Two House committees voted unanimously on Thursday to approve a new version of aviation safety legislation intended to respond to the January 2025 fatal midair collision between a commercial airliner and a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted 62-0 in favor…

Roll Call · Mar 26

Feds ramp up scrutiny in yearslong dispute over California airport money

California risks losing hundreds of millions of dollars in federal airport funding as the Federal Aviation Administration questions whether the state is following federal rules in spending revenue from a jet fuel tax on airport projects

The Independent UK · Mar 25

FAA announces new air traffic controller rules after DC midair collision and near-misses

The new requirement applies to more than 150 of the nation's busiest airports

The Independent UK · Mar 18

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Texas Observer · Mar 16

Man v. Nature

Federal appellate courts are enacting an anti-environment agenda—especially in the ultraconservative 5th Circuit, new analysis shows.

The Mary Sue · Mar 10

‘She sounds drunk’: Woman on an American Airlines flight from Miami plays video without earphones, then gets escorted by authorities

This has to be a unique experience! Recently, a video has been circulating on multiple social media platforms showing a woman being confronted by airline staff for not following standard protocols. The incident occurred on an American Airlines flight from Miami, where the woman playing a video on her phone…

The Independent UK · Mar 10

All JetBlue flights grounded in US after request from airline

The groundstop for all JetBlue flights was canceled within an hour

The Independent UK · Mar 8

Anti-drone laser weapon tested in US skies amid airspace closures

The US military used a laser to shoot down a ‘seemingly threatening’ drone near the US-Mexico border

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The Times of India · Feb 27

US military shoots down govt drone in Texas, leading to flight disruption

In a joint statement, the Pentagon, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and CBP confirmed that the military used a "counter-unmanned aircraft system ... to mitigate a seemingly threatening unmanned aerial system operating within military airspace." The agencies added that the episode "took place far away from populated areas and there…

The Conversation · Feb 13

Counter-drone technologies are evolving – but there’s no surefire way to defend against drone attacks

When the Federal Aviation Administration closed the airport in El Paso, Texas, and the airspace around it on Feb. 10, 2026, the cause was, ironically, the nearby use of a technology that could be key to keeping airports and airspace open and safe.

The Independent UK · Feb 11

The Latest: Bondi will face questions before Congress over Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers over the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts

The Independent UK · Feb 11

The Latest: FAA lifts temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas

The Federal Aviation Administration has reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport

The Times of India · Feb 11

'Crazy NOTAM': El Paso City Council member says local officials had no information about airspace closing, lifted within hours

As the Federal Aviation Administration announced the closure of the airspace of El Paso in Texas for the next 10 days without giving any reason, panic spread even among local leaders as they came out in public admitting that they were also clueless about the sudden development. El Paso City…

The Texas Tribune · Feb 11

El Paso airspace reopened after FAA quickly rescinds 10-day flight restrictions

A source told the Tribune that Defense Department drones spurred the announced closure, but the White House said unmanned craft were flown by Mexican cartels.

The Independent UK · Feb 11

FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights

The Federal Aviation Administration is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport

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