Tag: Federal Aviation Administration
Bezos’ Blue Origin gets OK to send him, 3 others to space
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Jeff Bezos’ rocket company has gotten government approval to launch people into space, himself included.
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One dead, one injured following crash of small plane in NH
CHARLESTOWN, N.H. — Authorities say one man is dead and another injured after their small plane crashed in New Hampshire.
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FAA: New tool limits disruptions caused by space operations
Federal regulators said Thursday they now can better track rocket launches and space vehicles returning to Earth, which could cut the amount of time...
Boeing’s next airplane likely to be delayed by FAA concerns
Federal regulators have indicated they likely won't certify Boeing's next airliner until 2023 because of questions about changes the aircraft manufacturer is making in...
TSA will resume defense training for airline employees
WASHINGTON — As reports of disruptive passengers soar, federal officials say they will resume offering self-defense training to airline flight attendants and pilots.
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Air Force cadet 1 of 2 killed in small plane crash in Texas
CLEBURNE, Texas — An U.S. Air Force Academy cadet was one of two people killed in the crash of a small plane south of...
Virgin Galactic gets FAA’s OK to launch customers to space
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Virgin Galactic finally has the federal government’s approval to start launching customers into space from New Mexico.
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As passengers return to air travel, bad behavior skyrockets
Air travel can be difficult in the best of times, with cramped planes, screaming babies, flight delays and short tempers.
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FAA says US airports will get $8 billion in pandemic relief
WASHINGTON — Airports around the country will share $8 billion in federal grants to help them recover from the pandemic, which caused a steep...
After 9 years and $10M, Georgia spaceport nears FAA approval
SAVANNAH, Ga. — After nine years of planning and $10 million invested by local taxpayers, county officials in Georgia's coastal southeast corner came a...