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Sen. Warren Questions Elon Musk's Role In FAA Resignation

Senator Warren questions Elon Musk's role in FAA head's resignation amid aviation collision, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

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White House scrambles to fill top FAA role amid tragedy after departure of Elon Musk target left aviation-safety regulator rudderless

Following the catastrophe of Flight 5342, President Trump named an interim replacement for the vacant position of FAA administrator after the SpaceX founder chased out predecessor Mike Whitaker.

Fortune

Chris Rocheleau Named Acting FAA Commissioner After Plane Collision

President Trump appoints Chris Rocheleau as acting FAA commissioner following aviation accident. Leadership vacancies at FAA and TSA raise operational conc...

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FAA Faces Leadership Void Amid Aviation Crisis

Key leaders leaving FAA and TSA create vacancies during critical time in aviation. New appointments are crucial for industry safety and efficiency.

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Space X Starship explodes minutes after launch from Texas forcing airlines to alter course

Video captured by Reuters showed orange balls of light streaking across the sky over the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, leaving trails of smoke behind

Evening Standard

Boeing told it still needs culture change one year after panel blow out

A year after a panel blew out of a Boeing 737 Max mid-flight, the nation’s top aviation regulator says the company needs "a fundamental cultural shift” to put safety and quality above profits.

The Independent UK

FAA boss who clashed with Elon Musk over SpaceX will resign before Trump takes office

Mike Whitaker, who has led a tougher enforcement policy against Boeing since a panel blew off a company jet in January, will step down next month to let the president-elect name his choice to lead the agency

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FAA Chief Mike Whitaker To Step Down Next Month

FAA head Mike Whitaker resigns, highlighting challenges and safety priorities. New leadership to be appointed by President-elect Donald Trump.

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FAA May Slow Air Traffic During Holiday Travel Due To Staffing Shortages

FAA addressing air traffic controller shortages in the Northeast, particularly in New York, during the holiday season.

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31 million people expected to fly over busiest Thanksgiving week ever - so pack your patience

The TSA expects to screen 18.3 million travelers between November 26 and December 3

The Independent UK

This year’s Thanksgiving travel will be the busiest ever. The TSA claims it’s ready

Airport security officials are pleading with passengers to arrive early

The Independent UK

Flying taxis move one step closer to US takeoff

Airlines see air taxis as a way to deliver passengers to airports

The Independent UK

Congress urged to shift billions to improve aging flight controls - Roll Call

The FAA determined that 105 of 138 systems were either unsustainable or potentially unsustainable, according to a government watchdog report.

Roll Call

US warns 40 airlines may be using Boeing 737s with suspect rudder control parts

National Transportation Safety Board says operators could be unaware of components that may pose safety risks

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The Independent UK

Another blow to Boeing as US issues global warning to airlines over 737 safety issues

More than 40 foreign operators may be using the planes

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FAA Investigation Reveals Boeing Factory Safety Concerns

FAA audit reveals production problems at Boeing, raising safety concerns and oversight issues.

International Business Times UK

Why Is Viral 'Cards Against Humanity' Suing Elon Musk's SpaceX For $15M? What You Need To Know

Cards Against Humanity, the irreverent card game, has sued Elon Musk's SpaceX over alleged property encroachment at the company's Starbase facility in Texas.

The Independent UK

Boeing's ability to end a costly strike and extra FAA scrutiny looks uncertain

Boeing’s critics often claim that two deadly jetliner crashes a few years ago and the blowout of a section of a third plane in January made clear the aircraft manufacturer cut corners and put profits above safety

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Latest round of Boeing hearings prompts call for decisive action - Roll Call

Federal Aviation Administrator Mike Whitaker will make the rounds on Capitol Hill this week focusing on the agency’s oversight of Boeing Co.

The Guardian - US

Delta passenger plane strikes regional jet at Atlanta airport

No reported injuries after Delta Airbus A350 reportedly struck tail of smaller aircraft with wing while taxiing

The Independent UK

US safety board plans to quiz officials about FAA oversight of Boeing before a panel blew off a 737

Officials from Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration are facing questions about the door plug that blew off a 737 Max jetliner in midflight

The Independent UK

FAA agrees with air traffic controllers' union to give tower workers more rest between shifts

The Federal Aviation Administration says air traffic controllers will get more rest between shifts

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FAA Acknowledges Oversight Failures In Boeing Manufacturing Problems

FAA acknowledges oversight lapses with Boeing, implements proactive measures, and restricts production. Ongoing investigations on Boeing's manufacturing pr...

The Independent UK

The head of the FAA says his agency was too hands-off in its oversight of Boeing

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration has acknowledged his agency should have been more aware of problems at Boeing before a door plug blew off a 737 Max jet during an Alaska Airlines flight in January

Roll Call

FAA's Whitaker says agency 'too hands off' on Boeing - Roll Call

Federal oversight of Boeing Co. has been “too hands off," Mike Whitaker, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration, said Thursday.

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