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SpaceX Hits Back At FAA Chief For Pinning Starship Delays On Safety Concerns: 'Every Statement He Made Was Incorrect'

Elon Musk's SpaceX on Tuesday slammed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator Mike Whitaker for his comments defending delays in greenlighting the next launch of its Starship launch vehicle.

Reuters · 9h

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.

devdiscourse · 8h

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.

FAA, air traffic control

Government Executive · 21h

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.

Yahoo · 6h

New report warns of outdated air traffic control systems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.

The Register on MSN · 14h

Ancient US air traffic control systems won't get a tech refresh before 2030

If they don't crash first, say government auditors The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) air traffic control (ATC) systems are perilously out of date, but don't expect replacements anytime soon,

Boeing, FAA

Bloomberg on MSN · 15h

Boeing Will Need Years to Fix Its Safety Culture, FAA Head Says

The US Federal Aviation Administration is working to overhaul its internal processes for identifying and addressing aviation safety risks in the wake of a mid-air blowout on a Boeing Co. jet, the agency’s top official plans to tell lawmakers on Tuesday.

CNN · 17h

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.

Seattle Times · 9h

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.

The Droid Guy6h

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 ...

4hon 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 ...

Jewish Insider14h

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 ...

WCCB13h

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 ...

Eco-Aviation Foundation International And Pipistrel Land First FAA-Certified Electric Aircraft At Santa Monica Airport

Quiet, Zero Emissions, Low Cost and Inclusive, the Pipistrel Velis Electro will Train the Next Generation of <a target=_blank href=h ...

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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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