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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.

Fortune

FedEx plane catches fire after bird strike in New Jersey, makes emergency landing

Cargo aircraft caught fire after striking bird shortly after departure from Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday morning

The Guardian - US

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.

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Commercial Flight Go-Around Maneuvers: Safety Precautions Explained

Learn about recent go-around incidents in commercial flights and the importance of safety measures in aviation.

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Ground Stop At Washington Reagan National Airport Due To Crash

Stay informed about the ground stop at Washington Reagan National Airport due to high traffic volume and reduced runway availability. Passengers advised to...

The Independent UK

Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century

A midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight from Kansas has killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft

Latin Times

Trump Appoints New FAA Administrator After Fatal Washington, D.C. Plane Crash

President Trump has appointed the former COO for a lobbying group to serve as the acting leader for the Federal Aviation Administration.

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Republicans Rush to Defend Trump's Claim that DCA Plane Crash Was Caused By 'DEI'

Republicans are beginning to support President Donald Trump's claims that the collision between an American Airlines commercial aircraft and a Black Hawk helicopter occurring in Washington DC was somehow caused by diversity, equity and inclusion policies (DEI) implemented at the Federal Aviation Administration.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the Washington DC plane crash: Trump’s warped priorities

Editorial: The president is more concerned with attacking the federal government than with putting safety first

Latin Times

FAA Chief Role Remains Vacant Amid Horrific Plane Crash After Elon Musk Pressured Previous Leader to Resign

The leader of the Federal Aviation Administration stepped down from his position mere months after billionaire Elon Musk demanded that he do so, meaning that the FAA is missing a chief in the aftermath of the worst aviation disaster in the US in years.

Reason

RFK Jr.'s Big Day

Plus: Tragic plane crash in D.C., immigration crackdown fallout, and more...

The National (Scotland)

Plane collides with military helicopter in Washington DC

AN American Airlines flight has collided mid-air with a Black Hawk helicopter in Washington DC, with both crashing into the Potomac River.

The Independent UK

Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC

An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members has collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River

Roll Call

Investigation underway in DCA air disaster - Roll Call

The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating an aircraft collision near Washington, D.C.

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