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The Trump administration is staffing up parts of FAA, it’s also incentivizing thousands of departures and threatening layoffs
More than 2,700 employees have indicated they want to take an incentive offer to leave the agency, though the final number is ...
FAA meeting with Pentagon officials as agency considers new restrictions on military helicopter flights near DCA
The Federal Aviation Administration is meeting with Pentagon officials Thursday as the agency is considering slapping new ...
FAA approves license modifications for SpaceX Starship Flight 9 mission
The FAA on Thursday said it approved license modifications for the SpaceX Starship Flight 9 mission, including allowing it to ...
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FAA license update brings SpaceX closer to next Starship launch
SpaceX is a step closer to winning regulatory approval for its next Starship test flight, a critical launch after the ...
FAA has used eBay, 3D printers to replace parts for aging systems, transportation secretary says
President Trump's transportation secretary said Thursday the FAA's air traffic control system "truly is 25, 35, 40 years old ...
The FAA has resorted to buying parts on eBay because its equipment is so old, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says
The regulator still uses some computer systems that rely on floppy disks and other outdated hardware, according to one air ...
FAA launches emergency task force to ensure safety flying in and out of Newark
The Federal Aviation Administration is considering temporary flight reductions in and out of Newark Liberty International ...
FAA says it could ban Pentagon from routine VIP transport after DC crash
The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it may ban the Pentagon from transporting government officials on ...