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FAA, SpaceX and Starship

SpaceX Starship’s Explosion Sparks FAA Investigation and Reports of Property Damage

Debris from the rocket's upper stage may have caused property damage, prompting an investigation into Starship's "rapid unscheduled disassembly."

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FAA requiring investigation into SpaceX Starship's Flight 7 explosion

"During the event, the FAA activated a Debris Response Area and briefly slowed aircraft outside the area where space vehicle debris was falling or stopped aircraft at their departure location."

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FAA orders investigation into SpaceX Starship failure

A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.

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Trump Halts FAA’s Diversity Programs

President Donald Trump is doubling down on purging diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts within the U.S. government.

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Boulder officials push back on motion to dismiss FAA lawsuit

Boulder city attorneys are fighting efforts to have the city’s high-profile lawsuit against the Federal Aviation ...

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White House Orders Major FAA Hiring Policy Shift

DALLAS — On January 21, 2025, the White House issued a memorandum on “Keeping Americans Safe in Aviation,” directing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the US' foremost aviation safety body, ...

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FAA Expands Substance-Testing To Non-U.S. MRO Shops

Fourteen years after U.S. lawmakers initially mandated the move, the FAA has finalized rules that require drug and alcohol testing in non-U.S. repair stations approved to work on U.S. aircraft. A ...