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"Everyone knows we have to do it." The FAA shockingly still uses Windows 95 and floppy disks for air traffic control, but now that's changing

Recently, the FAA announced a plan to replace its aging Windows 95 and floppy disk-based air traffic control systems with modern upgrades and tech.

Windows Central

I read Trump’s new drone orders so you don’t have to – these 5 changes could seriously impact aerial photo and video

A new set of executive orders from President Trump could enhance geofencing, allow flight beyond a line of sight and use AI to expedite flight waivers

Digital Camera World

Cracked windscreen forces Delta flight to turn back to Heathrow

The pilot discovered the crack shortly after take-off and the plane never left UK airspace

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Eight US states seek to outlaw chemtrails – even though they aren’t real

States introduce chemtrail-coded legislation as conspiracy theories take root in some US chambers

The Guardian - US

FAA to eliminate floppy disks used in air traffic control systems - Windows 95 also being phased out

The acting FAA administrator laid out a plan to the House Appropriations Committee to launch a comprehensive upgrade of the nation's air traffic control.

Tom’s Hardware

Trump's new drone orders aim to counter threats while encouraging flying cars and supersonic flights

President Donald Trump has signed three executive orders dealing with drone regulations and encouraging the development of flying cars and supersonic flights

The Independent UK

Trump brings the BOOM! New order opens skies across US to supersonic flights

The U.S. has banned faster-than-sound air travel over the interior of the country for more than a half-century

The Independent UK

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Black women "target" of Trump DEI purge

The president’s attack on diversity efforts has derailed the government careers of highly educated civil servants

Salon

Archer's Midnight Air Taxi Soars, But Stock Doesn’t Budge

Archer Aviation achieves a milestone with piloted Midnight flights, showcasing conventional takeoff and advancing its test program toward commercialization.

MarketBeat

Newark airport runway project wraps up early, so when will flight limits ease?

A construction project on one of Newark Liberty International airport’s three main runways wrapped up nearly two weeks early, so the Federal Aviation Administration expects to begin easing flight limits next week

The Independent UK

Rare win for Newark airport as runway reopens ahead of schedule - potentially alleviating severe delays

Additional temporary and weekend closures may be introduced later this year as further work is completed at the airport.

The Independent UK

John Oliver on current aviation safety system: ‘It is just asking for trouble’

The Last Week Tonight host looks into the shortage of US air traffic controllers, forced to work on outdated equipment

The Guardian - US

Texas Legislature gives new city of Starbase authority to shut down local beach for SpaceX launches

Local organizations strongly opposed the measure, hosting phone banking events to urge lawmakers to vote against the bill.

The Texas Tribune

FAA requires SpaceX to investigate Starship Flight 9 mishap

SpaceX must figure out what happened on Flight 9 of its Starship megarocket, during which the vehicle's second stage made an uncontrolled reentry over the Indian Ocean.

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The Independent UK

FAA demands an accident investigation into SpaceX's latest out-of-control Starship flight

The Federal Aviation Administration is demanding an accident investigation into the out-of-control Starship flight by SpaceX

The Conversation

Elon Musk promises more risky launches after sixth Starship failure

What goes up must come down, and earlier this week yet another of SpaceX’s Starships, the biggest and most powerful type of rocket ever built, came back down to Earth in spectacular fashion. In the sky above the Indian Ocean, it exploded.

Tom’s Guide

The first major US airline has changed the rules around portable chargers and batteries — what you need to know

Southwest has become the first U.S. airline to introduce portable charger restrictions out of fire anxiety.

The Independent UK

Nathan Fielder blasts ‘dumb’ FAA response to The Rehearsal plane crash claims

Fielder obtained his pilot’s license to fly a plane during the show’s season two finale

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The Independent UK

More than 1,200 FAA employees are planning to leave in the coming months putting more strain on taxed workforce

The Federal Aviation Administration, which employs 46,000 people, has been the target of Elon Musk’s DOGE agenda

International Business Times

Boeing CEO Confident US Will Clear Higher MAX Output In 2025

Boeing is eyeing approvals for significantly higher production of the 737 MAX in 2025 after US authorities allowed increased output on the 787 plane, the company's CEO said Thursday.

Barchart

Joby Aviation Jumps on Huge Toyota Boost. How Should You Play the Flying Car Stock Here?

Joby Aviation stock soared Wednesday as Toyota invests $250 million in the eVTOL company. Canaccord analysts believe JOBY shares could extend gains further in the back half of 2025.

The Independent UK

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says $12.5bn for air safety upgrades isn’t nearly enough: ‘We need it now’

‘I know the Senate is going to look, can they find money to put into this bill, but we are going to need them to fully fund this project,’ says Transportation secretary

The Independent UK

Air traffic control system must be improved to prevent problems like Newark airport, officials say

The problems that disrupted flights at New Jersey’s largest airport this spring could be repeated anywhere across the country, so Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is trying to sell Congress on his plan to overhaul the nation’s air traffic control system that will cost “tens of billions.”

The Conversation

Air traffic controller shortages in Newark and other airports partly reflect long, intense training − but university-based training programs are becoming part of the solution

Air traffic controllers have been in the news a lot lately.

The Independent UK

Starship launch today offers critical test of Elon Musk’s 2026 Mars plan

The last two test flights of the biggest rocket ever built ended with explosions

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