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FAA Approves SpaceX Starship 5 Flight Set for Sun.

Federal Aviation Administration approves SpaceX Starship 5 flight

The Federal Aviation Administration approved a license on Saturday for the launch of SpaceX's Starship 5 set for as early as Sunday. Reuters first reported earlier this week the faster than expected timetable after the FAA in September had said it did not expect a determination on a license before late November.

CNN on MSN · 10h

SpaceX gets approval for Starship launch amid standoff with FAA

The FAA gave Elon Musk’s SpaceX a license to move forward with a test flight that will try to catch a rocket booster between two metal pincers known as “chopsticks.”

San Antonio Express News on … · 11h

SpaceX Starship set to take off Sunday from South Texas after winning surprise approval from FAA

After months of delays amid environmental and safety concerns, the agency green-lighted the mega-rocket's next launch on Saturday.

FAA, Boeing

Seattle Times · 1d

FAA’s ‘failing system’ of monitoring Boeing blasted by federal watchdog

In a report released Friday morning, the Transportation Department’s inspector general outlined weaknesses found in FAA’s oversight of Boeing 737 and 787 production.

Reuters · 1d

US says FAA oversight of Boeing production 'not effective'

A federal watchdog on Friday criticized the Federal Aviation Administration's oversight of Boeing airplane production, saying it does not have an effective system to oversee the planemaker's individual manufacturing facilities.

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

FAA Oversight of Boeing Lacks Bite, Government Watchdog Says

A US government watchdog called into question the Federal Aviation Administration’s oversight of Boeing Co., saying the agency isn’t sufficiently taking charge of monitoring the planemaker.

FAA, Mesa Airlines

KVUE-TV Austin on MSN · 1d

FAA opens two investigations into plane that reportedly had electrical and steering issues mid-flight

AUSTIN, Texas — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating after reports that a plane traveling from Austin to Houston lost power mid-flight. "Got a little bit of turbulence, a little bit of shakiness," said passenger Karen Rambin.

KXAN Austin on MSN · 10h

FAA investigating possible navigation, electrical issues on Mesa Airlines flight from Austin

KXAN has reached out to Mesa Airlines for information. Mesa operates United Express in partnership with United Airlines with hubs in Houston, Louisville, Washington-Dulles and Phoenix, according to the airline. The National Transportation Safety Board said it is not investigating the incident.

NewsNation · 2h

FAA investigating Mesa Airlines flight from Austin to Houston

The Federal Aviation Administration is looking into an Oct. 9 Mesa Airlines flight “after the crew reported possible electrical and navigational issues.” Mesa Airlines Flight 6078 left from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Wednesday,

Daily Galaxy on MSN21h

FAA Clears SpaceX’s Falcon 9 for Flight After Upper Stage Mishap

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given SpaceX the green light to resume regular launches of its Falcon 9 rocket, ...

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FAA Clears SpaceX Falcon 9 for Return

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has authorized the SpaceX Falcon 9 to resume flights following an investigation into ...

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FAA lacks adequate method to oversee Boeing production issues: government report

The US Department of Transportation's (DOT) top inspector has blasted the Federal Aviation Administration for ineffective ...

Space on MSN1d

FAA clears SpaceX to resume Falcon 9 rocket launches

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration announced on Friday (Oct. 11) that it has given SpaceX the green light to resume ...

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‘The next Kitty Hawk’: FAA regional administrator talks future of flight at Kansas Aviation Summit

The deputy regional administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration says her agency needs to do more work to educate the ...

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Live Updates: SpaceX Prepares for Launch and Landing of Starship Rocket

This is the fifth test flight of the vehicle, which could carry people to the moon and Mars. The company may attempt an ...

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