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Aviation safety isn’t just about pilot skill — it also comes down to corporate decision-making

Air travel is statistically one of the safest modes of transporation. But a series of recent airline accidents has rattled the industry and the public — leading to a surge in Google searches for “is flying safe” in recent weeks.

The Conversation

NTSB calls for ending risky helicopter route near Reagan National - Roll Call

The National Transportation Safety Board issued “urgent recommendations” after finding thousands of close passes near Washington's airport.

Roll Call

Joby Aviation: From Prototype to Profitability

Joby Aviation's air taxi vision takes flight, solidifying market leadership through certification strength, funding and operational gains.

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Archer Aviation Stock Climbs as Midnight eVTOL Nears Reality

Archer Aviation's Midnight aircraft is showing great potential in the eVTOL market, supported by strong financial backing and key strategic partnerships.

MarketBeat

Musk’s DOGE team reportedly tried to fire air traffic controllers amid multiple plane crashes but was stopped by the Transportation secretary

Duffy also rebuffed Musk’s claim that air traffic controllers were hired from DEI initiatives.

Fortune

Trump Treasury secretary says economy slowdown just ‘detox’ as government spending switches to private sector

Donald Trump’s new Treasury secretary blew off the apparent slowdown in the nation’s economy as nothing more than “detox” as government spending switches to the private sector.

The Independent UK

FAA investigating SpaceX Starship Flight 8 explosion that disrupted commercial flights

Nine minutes after its launch, SpaceX's latest Starship to attempt to reach space exploded, leaving a trail of debris in its wake. Airports in Florida were forced to halt flights.

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WATCH: SpaceX Starship Explodes In Space Midflight: X Users React To 'Terrifying' Fiery Display

The SpaceX Starship Flight 8 mission turned into a fiery fireworks-like display in space after the spacecraft exploded minutes after lifting off from Texas Thursday.

International Business Times

SpaceX’s Starship explodes in second failure for Musk’s Mars program

Back-to-back mishaps indicate big setbacks for program to launch satellites and send humans to the moon and Mars

The Guardian - US

SpaceX Starship explodes during test

The company will have to clear an FAA mishap investigation before future Starship launches, regulators said

Salon

SpaceX Gearing Up For Starship Launch Amid Musk Controversy

SpaceX is preparing for the next test flight of its massive Starship prototype rocket, as debate swirls over founder Elon Musk's influence on the US government's space program.

International Business Times

FAA workers threatened with firing if they ‘impede’ Elon Musk’s SpaceX federal deal: Report

Elon Musk has been at the center of potential conflicts of interest since his political ascendance

The Independent UK

False mid-air collision warnings over Washington DC airport investigated in aftermath of deadly crash

Flights inbound to Reagan National Airport were alerted to aircraft even though none were in the area, said the FAA

The Independent UK

GOP weighs aviation funding boost amid culture of spending cuts - Roll Call

House Republicans are mulling President Donald Trump’s request for more funding for the struggling air traffic control system.

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The Independent UK

SpaceX aborts Starship launch in setback to Elon Musk’s Mars ambitions

Lift off of biggest rocket ever built scrubbed with 40 seconds left on the countdown

Fortune

FAA reportedly ordered staff to find 'tens of millions of dollars' to fund Elon Musk's Starlink deal

Officials at the Federal Aviation Administration have told staff “to locate tens of millions of dollars” for a deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink, Rolling Stone reported.

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Civilian Aircraft Enter Restricted Airspace Over Palm Beach

Three civilian aircraft breached restricted airspace over Palm Beach, Florida where President Trump was present, prompting NORAD intervention.

The Guardian - US

Plane crashes have people freaked out – but here’s what US data for 2025 shows

This year’s 16 fatal accidents fall below average rate of 20 per month, yet recent crashes were US’s deadliest in a decade

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SpaceX’s Starlink could have some advantages over Verizon in bid for FAA contract takeover, experts say. It could also trigger a slew of conflict-of-interest lawsuits from competitors

The FAA is reportedly considering ending a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon to update its communication technology and instead award it to Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

Reason

D.C. Circuit Stays Mandate in Marin Audubon Society v. FAA

After refusing to order remand without vacatur, the D.C. Circuit pauses the effect of its decision.

Space

SpaceX gets FAA approval for Flight 8 of Starship megarocket

SpaceX has received approval from the U.S Federal Aviation Administration for Flight 8 of its Starship megarocket, which is targeted for Monday (March 3).

MarketBeat

Analysts Lift Archer Aviation Stock Despite Earnings Miss

Archer Aviation stock is surging after earnings on bullish analyst sentiment, but investors will still need to have conviction before commercial flights begin

The Independent UK

Musk urges retired air traffic controllers to come back as he continues to slash federal workforce

Billionaire’s plea came hours before FAA announced a recruitment drive for entry-level positions

Salon

Musk begs for air traffic controllers

The chief cost-cutter sent buyout offers to air traffic controllers in January