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As Space Traffic Increases, Rockets Pose a Growing Risk to Airplanes

Planes risk serious damage from rocket debris, but politicians can pressure space organizations to take action.

Inverse

SpaceX's Starship looks amazing stacked for launch in these photos

SpaceX has shared some amazing photos of its giant Starship vehicle stacked for launch at the company's Starbase facility in South Texas.

Space

FAA says leaky faucets are a safety problem on Boeing 787s

Boeing has had several production problems with its 787 Dreamliner planes over the last couple of years, and now you can add leaky lavatory faucets to the list

The Independent UK

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Elon Musk’s Starship Rocket Just Exploded, Minutes Into Its Test Launch

While the system successfully cleared the launch pad, it quickly exploded before the Starship rocket was able to separate from the Super Heavy booster.

Inverse

Are These Obscure FAA Regulations Putting Babies in Danger?

Restrictions on baby carriers during takeoff and landing are based on a single study from 1994 that didn’t even study these types of devices.

Reason

Coyotes file $2.3 billion claim against Phoenix over arena

The Arizona Coyotes and the firm the franchise hired to develop a new arena project near Sky Harbor International Airport have filed a $2.3 billion notice of claim against the city of Phoenix for alleged breach of contract

The Independent UK

Climate change is making the skies less friendly. Prepare for a future where you always have your seatbelt on

Airlines always flew around weather. Can they navigate climate change?

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After 4 tough years, can Boeing break through the clouds?

After a glitch in February, Boeing is finally delivering again its two most important jets, the 737 MAX and the long-haul 787 Dreamliner.

Tribune News Service

Spring travel squeezing airports, airlines as summer surge looms

Anand Srinivasan was just about to check his baggage for a family spring break trip to Rhode Island, when he discovered the flight had been canceled.

Tribune News Service

Secretary Pete Buttigieg launches plan to avoid aircraft collisions at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg will announce a $28.8 million airfield safety project at DFW International Airport Thursday, a move aimed at preventing near collisions between jets that have raised concerns about the nation’s travel system.

Tribune News Service

Buttigieg touts airport projects to boost safety, efficiency

The federal government is spending more money on airport improvements designed to reduce the number of times that planes must taxi across active runways

The Independent UK

Airplanes face a growing risk of being hit by uncontrolled re-entries of rockets used to launch satellites

On May 11, 2020 a deadly threat flew from Los Angeles to New York City in under nine minutes. It was a 20-tonne Chinese Long March 5B rocket body passing around 60 miles overhead.

The Conversation

Denver airport leader decries 'cheap and unfounded partisan attacks' for sinking his FAA nomination

DENVER — Denver International Airport CEO Phil Washington on Monday blamed “unfounded partisan attacks” and obstruction tactics for sinking his nomination to lead the Federal Aviation Administration.

The Denver Post

Los Angeles airport passenger OPENS door of moving plane and flees on deployed slide

A man aboard a flight by Delta airlines bound for Seattle got up and furiously jumped off the emergency door as the plane was taking off from Los Angeles International Airport

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Biden’s nominee to head FAA withdraws after Senate panel stalemate

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration withdrew from consideration in the face of Republican opposition in the Senate, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.

Axios

Biden nominee to lead FAA withdraws amid GOP opposition

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg condemned the "undeserved" partisan attacks against Washington.

WEKU

President Biden's nominee to head the FAA has withdrawn after Republican criticism

President Joe Biden's choice to run the Federal Aviation Administration has withdrawn his nomination, a setback for the administration that comes after he appeared to lack enough Senate support.

The Independent UK

Off-duty pilot flying as passenger takes over plane after captain becomes incapacitated mid flight

Flight returns to Las Vegas two hours after taking off due to onboard medical emergency

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Plane nearly hit ambulance on BWI Airport runway in January, FAA says

BALTIMORE — A plane nearly hit an ambulance on the runway at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in January, according to a Federal Aviation Administration report.

Axios

Airlines' summer stress test

It'll be airlines' first big test after a rough December.

The Independent UK

Off-duty pilot flying as passenger takes over plane after captain becomes incapacitated mid flight

Flight returns to Las Vegas two hours after taking off due to onboard medical emergency

The Independent UK

Vote on Biden's pick to run FAA delayed amid GOP opposition

The fate of President Joe Biden's pick to run the Federal Aviation Administration is in doubt

Axios

Spring break travel expected to top pre-pandemic levels

A forecast estimates 2.6 million air travelers every day through March and April.

The Independent UK

Flight attendants call for ban on babies on laps after recent severe turbulence episodes

‘The G-forces are not something even the most loving mother or father can guard against,’ says flight attendant union boss

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Is it time for a national no-fly list for unruly passengers?

There are places where violence can be particularly destructive. Inside a fuselage jammed with people flying at 600 mph at 30,000 feet is certainly one of them.

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