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Elon Musk promises more risky launches after sixth Starship failure

What goes up must come down, and earlier this week yet another of SpaceX’s Starships, the biggest and most powerful type of rocket ever built, came back down to Earth in spectacular fashion. In the sky above the Indian Ocean, it exploded.

The Conversation

The first major US airline has changed the rules around portable chargers and batteries — what you need to know

Southwest has become the first U.S. airline to introduce portable charger restrictions out of fire anxiety.

Tom’s Guide

Nathan Fielder blasts ‘dumb’ FAA response to The Rehearsal plane crash claims

Fielder obtained his pilot’s license to fly a plane during the show’s season two finale

The Independent UK

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More than 1,200 FAA employees are planning to leave in the coming months putting more strain on taxed workforce

The Federal Aviation Administration, which employs 46,000 people, has been the target of Elon Musk’s DOGE agenda

The Independent UK

Boeing CEO Confident US Will Clear Higher MAX Output In 2025

Boeing is eyeing approvals for significantly higher production of the 737 MAX in 2025 after US authorities allowed increased output on the 787 plane, the company's CEO said Thursday.

International Business Times

Joby Aviation Jumps on Huge Toyota Boost. How Should You Play the Flying Car Stock Here?

Joby Aviation stock soared Wednesday as Toyota invests $250 million in the eVTOL company. Canaccord analysts believe JOBY shares could extend gains further in the back half of 2025.

Barchart

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says $12.5bn for air safety upgrades isn’t nearly enough: ‘We need it now’

‘I know the Senate is going to look, can they find money to put into this bill, but we are going to need them to fully fund this project,’ says Transportation secretary

The Independent UK

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Air traffic control system must be improved to prevent problems like Newark airport, officials say

The problems that disrupted flights at New Jersey’s largest airport this spring could be repeated anywhere across the country, so Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is trying to sell Congress on his plan to overhaul the nation’s air traffic control system that will cost “tens of billions.”

The Independent UK

Air traffic controller shortages in Newark and other airports partly reflect long, intense training − but university-based training programs are becoming part of the solution

Air traffic controllers have been in the news a lot lately.

The Conversation

Starship launch today offers critical test of Elon Musk’s 2026 Mars plan

The last two test flights of the biggest rocket ever built ended with explosions

The Independent UK

SpaceX reveals why its Starship Flight 8 Ship exploded, failure traced to 'flash' in rocket's engines

SpaceX has completed its investigation into what went wrong during the eighth test flight its Starship rocket, which ended in an explosion over the Bahamas.

Space

‘This is not her first warning’: Britney Spears deliberately violates strict law on flight, alarms passengers and flight attendants

The FAA has enough problems.

We Got This Covered

Pentagon lost contact with Army helicopter on flight that caused jets to nix landings at DC airport

The Army is telling The Associated Press that military air traffic controllers lost contact with an Army helicopter for about 20 seconds as it neared the Pentagon on the flight that caused two commercial jets to abort their landings this month at a Washington airport

The Independent UK

This redundant aviation safety net helps keep planes safe when controllers lose contact

News that air traffic controllers directing planes into New Jersey’s busiest airport twice lost both their radar and radios is alarming

The Independent UK

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MarketBeat

Turbulence for Joby Shares: What's Behind the Recent Dip?

Joby Aviation's recent stock dip due to insider sales and sector concerns may offer an entry point given its solid progress and analyst support.

Barchart

Archer Aviation Just Got a Major Olympics Boost. Should You Buy the Flying Car Stock Now?

Could Archer’s Olympic lift-off be your opportunity to snag the shares before they soar higher?

Space

SpaceX gets FAA approval for Flight 9 of Starship megarocket

The FAA has greenlit Flight 9 of Starship's giant rocket after wrapping up a safety review of the mishap that occurred on the vehicle's most recent launch.

Al Jazeera

Multiple deaths after small plane crashes in California neighbourhood

Authorities in the city of San Diego say that heavy fog had created low-visibility conditions at time of crash.

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Al Jazeera

Why are the number of flights reduced at Newark airport in the US?

The Department of Transportation has asked the airport to reduce operations to 56 departures and arrivals per hour.

Evening Standard

San Diego plane crash: 'Multiple' people dead as aircraft crashes into residential street

Neighbours report ‘loud boom’ with homes evacuated

The Independent UK

Small plane crashes into San Diego neighborhood, setting home and vehicles on fire

A small plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood, setting about 15 homes on fire as well as vehicles, and forcing evacuations along several blocks

The Guardian - US

Music agency employees among several people dead in San Diego plane crash

Sound Talent Group says three employees killed as officials investigate what caused Cessna 550 plane to crash

MarketBeat

Archer Rebuts Short Seller, Points to Strong Q1 & Global Momentum

Archer Aviation counters a short-seller report with strong Q1 earnings, over a billion in cash, and global operational progress towards 2025 revenue.

The Independent UK

How flight reductions at Newark Airport are impacting prices at nearby airports

New Jersey airport has been experiencing widespread technology and communication issues

Reason

The 3 FAA Failures Creating a Dangerous Mess in the Skies

Outages, staffing shortages, and outdated tech are crippling air traffic control and putting the public at risk. It's time to take the job away from the FAA.

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