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Ars Technica
1 week ago
Business

Boeing says workers skipped required tests on 787 but recorded work as completed

FAA investigating Boeing for possible failure in completing required inspections and falsification of aircraft records on 787 Dreamliner planes. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
Canada news

FAA is investigating Boeing for apparent missed inspections on 787 Dreamliner

The FAA is investigating Boeing for potentially not completing required inspections on the 787 Dreamliner. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Business

Boeing faces new US investigation into missed' 787 inspections

Boeing faces investigation for potential quality inspection failures on 787 Dreamliner planes. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Southwest Boeing 737-800 flight loses engine cover, prompting regulator to investigate | CBC News

FAA is investigating after Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 lost engine cover during takeoff.
Similar incidents have occurred with Boeing aircraft, prompting FAA oversight and criminal investigations. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down at end of year amid plane-maker's woes | CBC News

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun and Board chair Larry Kellner stepping down
Company under intense scrutiny by FAA due to recent mishaps [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

'Cozy' relationship between Boeing and the U.S. draws scrutiny amid 737 Max 9 mess

The longstanding special relationship between the U.S. government and Boeing is coming under scrutiny after multiple safety incidents involving Boeing jets.
Federal regulators are grounding Boeing 737 Max 9 planes and reviewing Boeing's manufacturing and production lines after a panel blew off an Alaska Airlines jet in midair. [ more ]
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Theregister
6 days ago
Science

SpaceX set to rock Florida with bigger Starship launches

SpaceX plans to increase Starship Super Heavy launches at Kennedy Space Center, prompting environmental impact assessment by FAA. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
OMG science

Rocket Report: Starship could fly again in May; Ariane 6 coming together

SpaceX's upcoming Starship test flight could simplify investigation and launch licensing processes with FAA.
Starship's ability to carry large payloads may impact small satellite launch providers by driving down prices and affecting market potential. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
OMG science

SpaceX has a license to launch Starship-this time it might fly at dawn

SpaceX receives FAA approval for Starship launch
Launch will mark first splashdown in Indian Ocean [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
OMG science

SpaceX seeks a waiver to launch Starship "at least" nine times this year

SpaceX aiming for more Starship flights in 2024 with a potential launch in South Texas within three weeks.
FAA working closely with SpaceX to increase launch cadence, looking at at least nine launches this year. [ more ]
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investigation
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

'Everything was rushing out': Riverside couple describe harrowing midair blowout on Alaska Flight 1282

The FAA has announced that Boeing 737 Max 9 planes will be allowed to fly again following an inspection and maintenance process.
The National Transportation Safety Board investigation into the midair cabin panel blowout is ongoing. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US politics

F.A.A. Is Investigating Boeing Over 737 Max 9 Incident

The FAA is investigating whether Boeing failed to ensure the safety of its 737 Max 9 plane.
The investigation was prompted by a fuselage panel loss on an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 plane. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
US news

Trump's Jet Clipped a Parked Plane in Florida

Former President Trump's Boeing 757 clipped a parked plane in Florida, raising questions about its use and potential legal issues. [ more ]
New York Post
3 weeks ago
Deliverability

Possible UFO reported over LaGuardia Airport

A plane passenger claimed to have seen a possible UFO, reporting it to the FAA without acknowledgement. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
4 weeks ago
Mental health

It's Time to Act on Pilot's Mental Health

Proposed changes to FAA mental health policies could remove barriers for pilots and air traffic controllers seeking mental health assistance. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
4 weeks ago
Canada news

United Airlines records $200m hit from Boeing grounding | Entrepreneur

Financial impact of Boeing 737 MAX 9 grounding on United Airlines' first-quarter results. [ more ]
SFGATE
1 month ago
San Francisco

Why two jets flew over San Francisco on Friday afternoon

Jets flew over San Francisco for San Francisco Giants home opener.
Flyover coordinated with U.S. Air Force, California Air National Guard, and local FAA. [ more ]
Ars Technica
3 months ago
OMG science

Virgin Galactic and the FAA are investigating a dropped pin on last spaceflight

Virgin Galactic reported an alignment pin anomaly on its most recent flight.
The pin detachment did not pose a safety threat to the spacecraft or the carrier aircraft. [ more ]
Bloomberg
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

Bloomberg

Amazon's drone delivery service has received FAA approval.
Amazon is the third company to receive FAA Part 135 certification for commercial drone operations. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Science

SpaceX Is Ready for the 2nd Launch of Its Starship Moon and Mars Rocket

SpaceX is preparing for the second test flight of the Starship rocket, which is being built to carry astronauts to the moon and Mars.
The launch has been granted regulatory approval by the Federal Aviation Administration and will be streamed live on Twitter-owned social network, X.
If successful, the Starship will complete a partial trip around Earth before landing in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Kauai. [ more ]
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