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FAA Hits SpaceX with $633,000 Fine Over 2023 Launch Violations

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $633,000 fine against SpaceX for violating safety regulations during two launches in 2023. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker stated that SpaceX operated without necessary permits and failed to comply with federal safety guidelines.

POLITICO on MSN · 8h

FAA chief defends latest delay for SpaceX rocket launch

Reuters · 7h

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, defending a proposed $633,000 fine against the company for violating agency rules ahead of two 2023 launches.

Boeing, FAA

KIRO-TV · 21m

Strikers push back on offer as FAA says Boeing needs ‘profound shift’ in safety culture

Federal Aviation Administration officials and the House Transportation Committee debated how Boeing could improve safety.

Seattle Times · 7h

FAA boss: Boeing faces yearslong safety culture change

Changes to Boeing’s safety culture will take years but the company has made helpful shifts in the short-term, the FAA administrator told lawmakers.

UPI · 8h

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.

FAA, air traffic control

AeroTime · 15h

FAA hires record number of air traffic controllers for 2024, exceeds targets

FAA exceeds hiring targets for the number of air traffic controllers hired in 2024, marking significant progress in reversing a decades-long decline in staffing

Yahoo · 4h

New report warns of outdated air traffic control systems

Nearly 80% of U.S. air traffic control systems are considered "unsustainable or potentially unsustainable," according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.

Government Executive · 19h

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.

2hon MSN

SpaceX In Violation Of Texas, Federal Law On Some Matters, Says FAA — Agency Hits Back At Elon Musk's Rocket Company

The Federal Aviation Administration has defended its decision to delay a SpaceX launch, citing safety concerns and regulatory ...

The Droid Guy4h

FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker’s incorrect claims about SpaceX raise concerns of political motivations and bias.

In a significant clash between SpaceX and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Administrator Mike Whitaker has come ...

Jewish Insider12h

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 ...

WCCB11h

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 ...

First FAA-certified electric aircraft arrives at Santa Monica Airport

The Santa Monica Airport is now home to the Pipistrel Velis Electro, the first electric aircraft certified by the Federal ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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