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Alaska Airlines 737 MAX Aborts Takeoff in Nashville to Prevent Runway Collision

An Alaska Airlines 737 MAX aborted a high-speed takeoff at Nashville International Airport to avoid a Southwest 737 crossing the runway. The abrupt stop resulted in deflated tires, and the FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident to examine potential safety violations.

2024-09-12T17:11:00.696666-07:00

Reuters

FAA Chief to Testify on Boeing Oversight Before Senate

2024-09-12T14:55:30.794764-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Delta A350 and CRJ-900 Collision at Atlanta Taxiway Spurs FAA, NTSB Probe

2024-09-10T08:48:12.102070-07:00

Bloomberg

SpaceX Faces Delays as FAA Postpones Starship Launch License to November

2024-09-10T09:37:43.388617-07:00

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Alaska Airlines 737 MAX Aborts Takeoff in Nashville to Prevent Runway Collision An Alaska Airlines 737 MAX aborted a high-speed takeoff at Nashville International Airport to avoid a Southwest 737 crossing the runway. The abrupt stop resulted in deflated tires, and the FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident to examine potential safety violations.

2024-09-12T17:11:00.696666-07:00

Alaska Airlines 737 MAX Aborts Takeoff in Nashville to Prevent Runway Collision

Reuters

FAA Chief to Testify on Boeing Oversight Before Senate The Federal Aviation Administration's Administrator is set to appear before the Senate's Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations on September 25 to discuss the agency's oversight of Boeing, according to a committee aide. This testimony comes amid ongoing scrutiny of regulatory practices related to aircraft safety.

2024-09-12T14:55:30.794764-07:00

FAA Chief to Testify on Boeing Oversight Before Senate

Aviation Week

Wisk Awaits Imminent FAA G-1 Certification to Begin Flights Wisk Aero is on the verge of receiving its G-1 Certification Basis from the FAA, paving the way for flight operations in the coming months. The certification marks a critical step forward in their development of autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

2024-09-11T16:00:01.906415-07:00

Wisk Awaits Imminent FAA G-1 Certification to Begin Flights

Reuters

FAA Nears Completion of United Airlines Safety Review The Federal Aviation Administration is close to finishing its safety review of United Airlines, initiated in March due to a series of safety incidents. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker confirmed the progress post-speech, reflecting ongoing regulatory efforts to ensure compliance with aviation safety standards.

2024-09-11T12:29:43.120404-07:00

FAA Nears Completion of United Airlines Safety Review

Bloomberg

SpaceX Drives 80% of FAA's Space Worker Overtime The Federal Aviation Administration is experiencing increased workloads in processing safety and launch license applications, predominantly due to SpaceX's active rocket launch schedule. This surge underscores the significant impact of SpaceX on FAA's resource allocation.

2024-09-11T10:38:46.418689-07:00

SpaceX Drives 80% of FAA's Space Worker Overtime

SpaceNews.com

US Criticizes FAA Regulations Threatening Space Competitiveness The FAA faces criticism from Congress and industry stakeholders over its launch licensing rules. Concerns are mounting that these regulations may undermine America's competitive edge in space exploration and industry growth.

2024-09-10T20:23:48.322150-07:00

US Criticizes FAA Regulations Threatening Space Competitiveness

Bloomberg

Southwest Airlines Intensifies Pilot Training After Safety Scrutiny Southwest Airlines Co. mandates additional training for its pilots at the Dallas base following multiple flight incidents. The heightened training comes in response to an exhaustive safety review by US regulators, aiming to bolster operational safety measures.

2024-09-10T13:47:47.991791-07:00

Southwest Airlines Intensifies Pilot Training After Safety Scrutiny

Bloomberg

SpaceX Faces Delays as FAA Postpones Starship Launch License to November SpaceX's planned fifth Starship launch is delayed due to FAA licensing and regulatory hurdles, causing a public dispute over the lengthy approval process. The company asserts it was prepared for launch since August, but must now wait until at least November for the necessary clearances.

2024-09-10T09:37:43.388617-07:00

SpaceX Faces Delays as FAA Postpones Starship Launch License to November

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