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 […]