FAA opening Boeing safety review
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Friday that it will begin a review of Boeing's safety processes to ensure they meet government requirements. “This review will focus on key areas of Boeing's safety processes, including response times, quality of risk assessments, resource allocation, and compliance with regulatory requirements and FAA policy,” the FAA said in […]
Virginia FAA contractor allegedly spied for Iran, shared private info on US airports, energy industry: DOJ
The Department of Justice announced Friday that a former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contractor has been charged with being an illegal agent of the Iranian government. According to To the Department of Justice releasefrom at least December 2017 to June 2024, Abuzar Rahmati, 42, allegedly met with Iranian government officials and acted on their behalf. […]
Boeing workers felt pressure to prioritize speed over quality: FAA report
Boeing factory workers Reported A Federal Aviation Administration investigation into the company, released on Wednesday, found that employees were pressured to prioritize production speed over quality of work. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker is scheduled to testify about the findings Wednesday afternoon before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, which received a memo on the FAA […]
Elon Musk Criticizes FAA for Fining SpaceX over ‘Petty Matters’ While Boeing Strands Astronauts in Space
Elon Musk has criticized the FAA's proposed fines for SpaceX, calling for the FAA to focus on Boeing's Starliner crash instead. Musk has described the FAA's issues with SpaceX as “minor,” yet Boeing left NASA astronauts stranded in space for months with its spacecraft. Business Insider Reports In a recent X/Twitter post, SpaceX CEO Elon […]
Elon Musk Vows to Sue FAA over Agency’s ‘Lawfare’ Against SpaceX
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced that the company will file a lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over a proposed $633,009 fine related to last year's unauthorized launches, which Musk called a “legal war.” quartz Reports The FAA has proposed a massive $633,009 fine against Elon Musk's SpaceX for using unauthorized plans for two […]
Elon Musk says SpaceX will sue FAA amid company facing fine for alleged launch, safety violations
Jared Isaacman, CEO of integrated payment processing solution Shift4, took part in the first-ever private spacewalk on Thursday, September 12, 2024. (Credit: @SpaceX via X) Elon Musk said Tuesday that SpaceX will file a lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), accusing the agency of “regulatory overreach.” “SpaceX will be suing the FAA for regulatory […]
FAA Grounds the SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Following Landing Mishap
The FAA has grounded SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket for the second time in less than two months following a failed booster landing attempt during the Starlink 8-6 mission. Space Flight Now Reports SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket was grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after its first stage booster hard landed during the Starlink 8-6 […]
Delta flight turns around over Atlantic, returns to Boston following lightning strike: FAA
A Delta plane flying over the Atlantic Ocean was struck by lightning on Sunday, forcing the plane to quickly return to Boston, according to Delta and the FAA. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, Delta Flight 112 was en route to Rome from Logan International Airport on Sunday evening when the crew reported a lightning […]
FAA reviewing Southwest after close calls
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has stepped up scrutiny of Southwest Airlines following a series of recent close calls and other accidents. The airline has had several safety incidents in recent months, including a mid-flight plunge to low altitude, according to the Associated Press. In an emailed statement to The Hill, Southwest Airlines said it […]