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FAA OKs SpaceX Starship Flight 8 Launch

FAA gives approval for next Starship test flight

The FAA has given its approval for the next flight of SpaceX’s Starship even while the investigation into the failed previous flight continues.

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SpaceX gets FAA approval for Flight 8 of Starship megarocket

"The FAA issued a license modification authorizing the SpaceX Starship Flight 8 launch," FAA officials said in an emailed statement today (Feb. 28). "The FAA determined SpaceX met all safety, environmental and other licensing requirements for the suborbital test flight."

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

FAA OKs SpaceX Starship Flight 8 Launch After Flight 7 Mishap

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it cleared the SpaceX Starship vehicle to return to flight operations while an investigation into the January 16 Starship Flight 7 mishap remains open.

FAA, Musk and Starlink

Reuters · 21h

Lawmakers question Musk influence over Verizon FAA contract

A growing number of U.S. lawmakers are raising questions about the potential for SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to interfere or take over a $2.4 billion Federal Aviation Administration telecommunications contract with rival Verizon .

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Musk slams a Starlink competitor amid questions about $2.4B FAA contract

Elon Musk’s promotion of his satellite company's services came as his Department of Government Efficiency weighs potentially steep cuts at the FAA, which is overseeing the contract.

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Musk Reportedly Planning New Starlink Deal With FAA—Raising New Conflict-Of-Interest Concerns

Elon Musk’s billions of dollars in contracts with the federal government could grow as his Starlink company is reportedly on the brink of securing a $2.4 billion FAA contract, heightening concerns about potential conflicts of interest involving the billionaire’s companies and his service as President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting czar.

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FAA clears SpaceX to launch Starship after explosive failure rained debris over populated islands

Federal regulators have closed an investigation into what went wrong when a SpaceX Starship spacecraft — part of the most ...

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Former Air Traffic Controller Details How FAA Has Implemented DEI Since Obama Admin

A former air traffic controller has detailed how the Obama administration "set in position" the growing issue that is now ...

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Elon Musk's Starlink in line for deal with FAA, raising potential ethical concerns

The FAA is testing Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service. That could raise a possible conflict of interest, experts ...

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FAA investigating Minnesota woman's skydiving death in Arizona

"The FAA investigations of skydiving accidents and incidents typically focus on inspecting the packing of the parachute and ...

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FAA Reportedly Considering Musk-Owned Company For $2 Billion Air Traffic Control Modernization Contract

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering canceling its $2.4 billion air traffic control communications system ...

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to 'streamline' FAA hiring process amid air traffic control shortage

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Thursday announced a plan to shorten the Federal Aviation Administration hiring ...

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FAA Aims to Boost Hiring of Air-Traffic Controllers and Update Its Technology

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pledges to seek billions of dollars to improve the country’s aviation system.

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Musk’s Attempt to Overhaul FAA Reveals Shocking Lack of Air Travel Knowledge

Trump’s DOGE chief is gutting workers at the FAA while nabbing key contracts, but appeared surprised that planes don’t always ...

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Ilhan Omar Lashes Out At Elon Musk As ‘Dumbest’ Person On Earth After FAA Recruitment Plea

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) said Elon Musk is "one of the dumbest, luckiest people" on Earth after Musk's plea for air traffic ...

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