Falcon 9, FAA and SpaceX
FAA gives SpaceX the OK to launch just 1 Falcon 9 on asteroid mission for Europe
The Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday announced it was approving just one SpaceX Falcon 9 mission, although SpaceX has submitted its mishap report into why the second stage from last week’s Crew-9 mission failed to hit its planned target on reentry.
FAA authorizes Oct 7 flight for SpaceX Falcon 9 vehicle
The SpaceX Falcon 9 vehicle is authorized to return to flight for a planned mission scheduled to launch on Oct. 7 from a station in Florida, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Sunday.
FAA clears Falcon 9 launch of Hera mission
The FAA has granted approval for the Falcon 9 launch of ESA’s Hera asteroid mission, but is keeping the vehicle grounded for now for other missions.
Oct. 12 Starship launch? No way, FAA says. Late November still target for SpaceX’s 5th Texas flight.
The FAA said it received confirmation from TCEQ on Aug. 23 and the EPA on Sept. 12 that they considered SpaceX in compliance with environmental laws. They acknowledged that the company had begun the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit process, paid its civil penalties and agreed to comply with monitoring and reporting requirements.
FAA Launches Investigation Into Falcon 9’s Missed Splashdown After Crew-9 Launch
After successfully launching a crew to the ISS, the rocket's upper stage experienced an anomaly during its deorbit burn.
Air traffic controllers are so overworked, the FAA created a shortcut for new college grads
This Wednesday, the FAA announced it was starting a pilot program that allows students of two schools to bypass requirements ...
Frontier Airlines jet appears to catch fire while landing at Las Vegas airport, FAA investigating
A Frontier Airlines flight appeared to catch fire during an emergency landing at Harry Reid International Airport Saturday ...
The FAA cleared United Airlines after a major review into a slew of incidents, including a plane losing a tire as it took off
The FAA began a six-month review of United Airlines after a string of safety incidents like a tire falling off a Boeing 777 ...
Breaking Down Elon Musk's Big Beef With The FAA
The billionaire has been publicly warring with the U.S. space regulator over fines and delays with an onslaught of criticism ...
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Amid hiring surge, FAA taps outside schools to boost air traffic controller training
The agency is looking to reduce bottlenecks as it attempts to reverse a longstanding slide in air traffic controller staffing ...
US FAA ends enhanced oversight of United Airlines after safety review
The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it has completed a review of United Airlines and ended its enhanced ...
The FAA just got told off for not taking Boeing 737 rudder problems more seriously
NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy accused the FAA of "downplaying the urgency" of potentially defective rudder systems on some ...
FAA announces college air traffic alternatives to its own training academy
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Wednesday it will be allowing two Oklahoma schools to move forward with ...
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FAA Investigates Laser Strike on Delta Flight Approaching Boston's Logan Airport, Investigation Ongoing in Fall River
The FAA is probing a laser strike on a Delta flight approaching Boston, with a safe landing reported. Investigations are ...