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FAA, SpaceX

FAA chief defends latest delay for SpaceX rocket launch

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday defended a decision to delay a SpaceX Starship launch because the company hadn’t followed permitting and licensing requirements, just days after Elon Musk groused that the FAA’s red tape is getting in the way of the company’s ambitions.

Reuters · 5h

FAA chief says SpaceX needs to operate at 'highest level of safety'

Elon Musk's SpaceX must operate at the "highest level of safety," the head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday as he defended a proposed $633,000 fine against the company for violating the agency's rules ahead of two launches in 2023.

AOL · 3h

FAA chief defends SpaceX civil penalty, launch delay

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration defended the agency's proposed $633,000 fine for Elon Musk's SpaceX for violating agency rules ahead of launches in June and July of 2023. "They launched without a permit,

FAA, Boeing

UPI News on MSN · 40m

Boeing has improved on safety but needs more time, head of FAA tells Congress

Boeing must do more to improve the aircraft safety following a door plug blowout in January and other mishaps, Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Mike Whitaker told a House committee Tuesday.

CNN · 8h

FAA boss: Boeing still must make ‘significant changes’ to improve quality and safety

Boeing still has to make “significant changes” to improve the quality and safety of its airplanes, according to the head of the Federal Aviation Administration.

Bloomberg on MSN · 5h

Whitaker to Tell House FAA Revamping Internal Safety Program

The US Federal Aviation Administration is working to overhaul its internal processes for managing safety risks, the head of the agency plans to tell lawmakers at a hearing on Tuesday.

Jewish Insider4h

FAA administrator Michael Whitaker testifies that agency hasn’t advised airlines to stop flying to Israel

Whitaker made the admission after being asked by Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) about FAA involvement in the blanket flight ...

Government Executive11h

Nearly 40% of FAA air traffic control systems need urgent updates, GAO reports

Several systems, some which aid in navigation and communications, did not have modernization efforts in place, the GAO said.

WCCB3h

Federal Aviation Administration Commits $290 Million For Fourth Parallel Runway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Letter of Intent to fund $290 million for the Fourth Parallel Runway ...

FAA cancels Yeager Airport Environmental Impact Statement for improvement project

The Federal Aviation Administration says they are no longer planning an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a project at West Virginia International Yeager ...

CLT gets $290M boost from FAA for key airport project

The FAA issued its runway commitment through a letter of intent, which helps fund large-scale airport projects over a course ...

WUWF6d

SpaceX is facing over $633k in civil penalties from the Federal Aviation Administration

A month later, the agency said SpaceX used unapproved rocket propellant when launching the geostationary satellite Echo-Star ...

blueskynews5d

Textron Aviation earns FAA approval for SMS in aircraft design and manufacturing

Textron Aviation has received Federal Aviation Administration approval of the company’s new Safety Management System (SMS) implementation plan to support the design and manufacturing of Cessna and ...

devdiscourse6h

FAA Fines SpaceX $633,000 for Regulation Violations

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $633,000 fine for SpaceX for launching without a permit in June and July 2023. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker defended the fine and the delay ...

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