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Boeing workers pressured to put speed over quality, FAA says

Boeing factory workers felt pressured to prioritize production speed over quality and said they did not receive enough training to properly perform their jobs, according to the results of a special investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published Wednesday.

Bloomberg on MSN · 17h

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.

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 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 · 10h

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 · 12h

FAA chief defends latest delay for SpaceX rocket launch

The fine is related to two launches SpaceX conducted in 2023 using plans not approved by the agency. The FAA has separately decided to delay SpaceX's fifth test launch for its Sta

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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 ...

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US Senate committee faults Boeing safety practices, FAA oversight

A U.S. Senate panel investigating Boeing's safety culture on Wednesday faulted the planemaker's quality practices and ...

The Droid Guy8h

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 ...

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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 Insider16h

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 Executive23h

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.

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 ...

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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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