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- 1FAA to Delay Boeing 737 MAX 10 Approval Over Software Glitch●FAA to Delay 737 MAX 10 Approval over New Software Glitch
The Federal Aviation Administration is set to delay certification of Boeing's 737 MAX 10 after a newly discovered software glitch, the Wall Street Journal reports. The setback pushes back approval of the largest variant of the MAX family, adding to Boeing's long-running certification troubles and raising fresh questions about the plane's entry into airline service.
- 2Cut fiber line forces East Coast flight halts●US halts flights at busy East Coast airports, says fiber line cut
US aviation authorities have halted flights at several busy East Coast airports after a fiber optic line was cut, disrupting communications needed for air traffic control. The Federal Aviation Administration paused departures while crews work to restore the connection, causing delays at major hubs. The incident has renewed discussion about the fragility of aging air traffic control infrastructure in the United States.
- 3FAA seeks $30 billion from Congress to modernize air traffic control▼FAA asks Congress for $30B to finish air traffic control modernization
The Federal Aviation Administration has asked Congress for $30 billion to complete the modernization of the US air traffic control system. The request covers replacing aging radar, communications and technology infrastructure with newer systems. The funding appeal comes amid ongoing scrutiny of US aviation infrastructure, and lawmakers will now weigh the multibillion-dollar request as part of federal budget deliberations.
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The Federal Aviation Administration has approved SpaceX to proceed with the 14th flight of its Starship rocket, according to Aviation Week. The clearance allows the company to move ahead with launch preparations from its Texas site as the program continues iterative testing of the vehicle. Coverage focuses on regulatory approval and what the next test could show about the rocket's progress.
- 5US states challenge FAA environmental review of drone delivery rules▼US states challenge FAA environmental review of commercial drone package rules
Several US states are legally challenging the Federal Aviation Administration's environmental review underpinning its rules for commercial drone package delivery. The dispute centers on whether the FAA adequately assessed the environmental impact of expanded drone operations. The challenge could delay or reshape federal regulations governing the growing drone delivery industry in the United States.
- 6Duffy Backs Schmitt's $30 Billion Modern Skies Act▼Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, Modern Skies Coalition Applaud Senator Schmitt’s $30 Billion Modern Skies Act | US Department of Transportation
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the Modern Skies Coalition have praised Senator Eric Schmitt's proposed $30 billion Modern Skies Act, legislation aimed at upgrading American aviation infrastructure and air traffic control systems. The endorsement from the Department of Transportation signals Trump administration support for the bill as debate over federal investment in modernising the country's ageing air travel network gathers pace in Congress.
- 7Blue Origin seeks FAA approval for 50 New Glenn launches a year▼Blue Origin seeks FAA approval for 50 New Glenn launches per year from Cape
Blue Origin has asked the Federal Aviation Administration to approve up to 50 New Glenn rocket launches per year from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The request signals a major scale-up of the company's heavy-lift launch cadence, though details on timeline, environmental review and whether regulators will grant the approval remain limited.