SpaceX Starship’s Explosion Sparks FAA Investigation and Reports of Property Damage
Debris from the rocket's upper stage may have caused property damage, prompting an investigation into Starship's "rapid unscheduled disassembly."
FAA grounds SpaceX Starship launches after breakup in Texas
The Federal Aviation Administration has paused SpaceX's the launch of its Starship rocket as the U.S. agency oversees an investigation by the private company of the breakup after a test launch Thursday.
FAA will require SpaceX to investigate breakup of Starship rocket
The incident in which a SpaceX rocket broke up after launch demonstrates the challenges the FAA will face as the number of commercial space flights increases.
SpaceX and Blue Origin must investigate this week’s big rocket tests, FAA says
The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin to investigate what went wrong on their respective
FAA grounds SpaceX's Starship after midflight explosion, reports property damage on Turks and Caicos
The FAA grounded SpaceX’s Starship pending an investigation into the failure that caused the rocket to break apart midflight after launching on Thursday.
FAA orders investigation after SpaceX Starship breaks up and showers debris
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.
US FAA opens probe into SpaceX's Starship explosion
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it will oversee an investigation by Elon Musk's SpaceX into an explosive Starship test flight the previous day that forced airlines to divert dozens of flights to avoid debris.
FAA grounds SpaceX flights pending safety investigation
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has suspended SpaceX rocket flights following the explosion of the upper stage of the Starship/Super Heavy. An investigation of the rain of space debris that fell to Earth after the explosion is necessary.
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Trump Halts FAA’s Diversity Programs
President Donald Trump is doubling down on purging diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts within the U.S. government.
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Boulder officials push back on motion to dismiss FAA lawsuit
Boulder city attorneys are fighting efforts to have the city’s high-profile lawsuit against the Federal Aviation ...
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White House Orders Major FAA Hiring Policy Shift
DALLAS — On January 21, 2025, the White House issued a memorandum on “Keeping Americans Safe in Aviation,” directing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the US' foremost aviation safety body, ...
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FAA Expands Substance-Testing To Non-U.S. MRO Shops
Fourteen years after U.S. lawmakers initially mandated the move, the FAA has finalized rules that require drug and alcohol testing in non-U.S. repair stations approved to work on U.S. aircraft. A ...
FAA investigating midair near-collision between Delta, United flights over Phoenix
The close call between the United and Delta flights at the Phoenix airport comes amid an increase in plane near-collisions.
Trump’s not just going after modern DEI—he just overturned an LBJ-era order safeguarding federal workers from discrimination
Good morning! REI gets a new CEO, Apple faces a gender discrimination lawsuit, and Trump's anti-DEI spree extends far beyond modern-era hiring rules. Have a terrific Thursday! - Blast from the past.
Trump orders FAA to terminate DEI hiring efforts
President Trump on Tuesday issued an executive order directing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to “return to ...
FAA funding approved for improvements to Portland International Jetport
In the Arusha region of Tanzania, migrating elephants trample farmland and farmers’ livelihoods. A beehive fence has proved ...