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FAA demands an accident investigation into SpaceX's latest out-of-control Starship flight

The Federal Aviation Administration is demanding an accident investigation into the out-of-control Starship flight by SpaceX

The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

More than 1,200 FAA employees are planning to leave in the coming months putting more strain on taxed workforce

The Federal Aviation Administration, which employs 46,000 people, has been the target of Elon Musk’s DOGE agenda

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

Air traffic controller shortages in Newark and other airports partly reflect long, intense training − but university-based training programs are becoming part of the solution

Air traffic controllers have been in the news a lot lately.

The Conversation · May 27, 2025

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FAA extends flight limits at Newark airport into June because of controller shortage and tech issues

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced that the flight restrictions that have been in place at New Jersey's largest airport will remain in place into mid-June

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

Air traffic controllers in Denver scramble to use backups after losing communications Monday

Air traffic controllers in Denver had to scramble to use backup frequencies after their main communications lines went down for 90 seconds earlier this week in the latest Federal Aviation Administration equipment failure

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

All Newark Air Control Will Be Handled By One Fully Qualified Person During Busiest Time Monday: Report

All of Newar Airport's air control will be handled by one fully qualified person during peak hours on Monday, the New York Post reported

Latin Times · May 12, 2025

The FAA has resorted to buying parts on eBay because its equipment is so old, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says

The regulator still uses some computer systems that rely on floppy disks and other outdated hardware, according to one air traffic control union leader.

Fortune · May 12, 2025

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An air traffic controller at Newark is like ‘a 3D chess player who can juggle a chainsaw’ with their eyes closed, ex-pilot says

Air traffic controllers are taking “trauma leave” to deal with stress after the chaos at Newark.

Fortune · May 8, 2025

FAA fixing problems at Newark airport while planning overhaul of US air traffic control system

The Federal Aviation Administration says it will upgrade the technology used to get radar data to air traffic controllers directing planes to the troubled Newark, New Jersey, airport and improve staffing to alleviate the problems there

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

What to know about flight delays and cancellations at Newark airport

Flight delays and cancellations are causing more chaos at Newark Liberty International Airport outside New York City

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

3 killed as small plane crashes into Nebraska river

Cessna 180 crashed into the Platte River in Fremont, Nebraska

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025

Tour company in Hudson River helicopter crash shuts down operations, FAA confirms

Six people were killed when the helicopter plunged into the Hudson River last week

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025

Congress questions the FAA, US Army and NTSB over deadly midair collision in DC

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board says if investigators were able to quickly find alarming data about the number of close calls in the years before the fatal midair collision over the nation’s capital in January, then aviation safety regulators should have recognized the problem

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

Helicopter route permanently closed on route near Washington airport where 67 died in midair crash

The Federal Aviation Administration says helicopters will be permanently banned from flying near Washington, D

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025

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The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025

Watch: American Airlines plane bursts into flames as passengers escape on wing

An American Airlines plane caught fire on the runway at Denver Airport in Colorado, as passengers were forced to evacuate.

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2025

Small plane crashes in fireball outside Pennsylvania retirement home, injuring five

Plane took off with door open, according to air traffic controller audio

Fortune · Mar 3, 2025

FAA reportedly ordered staff to find 'tens of millions of dollars' to fund Elon Musk's Starlink deal

Officials at the Federal Aviation Administration have told staff “to locate tens of millions of dollars” for a deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink, Rolling Stone reported.

The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2025

FedEx plane catches fire after bird strike in New Jersey, makes emergency landing

Cargo aircraft caught fire after striking bird shortly after departure from Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday morning

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Fortune · Mar 1, 2025

SpaceX’s Starlink could have some advantages over Verizon in bid for FAA contract takeover, experts say. It could also trigger a slew of conflict-of-interest lawsuits from competitors

The FAA is reportedly considering ending a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon to update its communication technology and instead award it to Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

Commercial Flight Go-Around Maneuvers: Safety Precautions Explained

Learn about recent go-around incidents in commercial flights and the importance of safety measures in aviation.

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025

American Airlines flight forced to abort landing at DC airport to avoid another plane

The plane was forced to perform a go-around to avoid another aircraft departing the same runway

Latin Times · Feb 25, 2025

Another Elon Musk Business Signs Contract to Work With US Federal Agency, This Time to One Affected By Staffing Cuts

Elon Musk's internet company, Starlink, has inked a deal with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide 4,000 satellites in the coming months.

The Conversation · Feb 24, 2025

Why including people with disabilities in the workforce and higher education benefits everyone

Whether it’s declaring that blindness prevents government employees from doing their jobs or suggesting that hiring workers with intellectual disabilities contributed to Federal Aviation Administration safety lapses, the Trump administration has repeatedly questioned whether people with disabilities belong in the workplace.

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Jobs cut at the FAA helped support air safety, a union says

A union says jobs eliminated at the Federal Aviation Administration had direct roles in supporting safety inspectors and airport operations

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

Musk helped fire hundreds of FAA workers. Now, his SpaceX employees could fill the void

The move to bring in more experts within Musk’s circle follows the Trump administration’s decision to fire hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration personnel

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