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Mobile phone sets on fire and ‘scorches cabin’ on British Airways flight from Heathrow

An investigation has now been opened by the Federal Aviation Administration

Evening Standard

The FBI says it’s already seized 13 drones in Atlanta near World Cup stadiums — and pilots could face fines up to $100,000 if they don’t follow these new rules

The FBI has seized dozens of drones and cited operators near US World Cup stadiums for breaching no-fly zones. Here’s what the restrictions cover, how to check before you fly, and what to bring instead if you want footage of the festivities.

TechRadar

Skydiving plane crash investigations often reveal poor maintenance and weak safety oversight

Poor maintenance is often a factor when skydiving planes crash, like one did in Missouri on Sunday, and the National Transportation Safety Board has said in past investigations that weak oversight of the industry can allow problems to go unnoticed

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After 12 die, focus turns to safety failures uncovered in past skydiving crash investigations

The Independent UK

Missouri plane crash reason: Why has Skydive Kansas City plane crashed near Butler Memorial Airport? Official reveals major details

Plane crash in Missouri today: Private plane was operated by Skydive Kansas City, said Dennis Jacobs, the acting airport manager and Bates County Emergency Management Agency director.

The Economic Times

A dozen people die on a skydiving plane trip in the US

Authorities say a pilot and 11 others were killed when a plane taking people on a skydiving outing crashed and caught fire in Missouri.

AAP

12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say

Authorities say a pilot and 11 others were killed when a plane taking people on a skydiving outing crashed and caught fire in Missouri

The Independent UK

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Pilot Nearly Blinded by White House UFC Lights He Described as '10 Times Worse Than a Laser'

A pilot reported blinding lights from a White House UFC event disrupted their landing at Reagan National Airport, raising aviation safety concerns in the heavily monitored airspace.

International Business Times UK

Lights from Trump’s White House UFC fight are blinding pilots at DC airport, report says

A pilot described the glare from the White House UFC event lighting as ’10 times worse than any laser illumination event’ they had ever experienced

The Independent UK

Passenger says American Airlines deplaned a full flight at midnight over the pilot reportedly being too tired to fly

FAA rules say tired pilots cannot legally keep flying.

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‘Spirit would never’: Frontier flight from Puerto Rico to Chicago takes off. Then a passenger tries to jump out the emergency exit mid-flight

Most in-flight emergencies have to do with weather, mechanical issues, or maybe someone with a dire medical need. However, this one involved something you might not even believe, and it’s damn near a scene out of a movie. What these women experienced on a flight back from a bachelorette might…

The Mary Sue

Drone use poised to soar as FAA homes in on rule change allowing pilots to fly them out of sight

Today, almost anyone who flies a drone must maintain visual contact with it at all times, a practice known as visual line of sight. This requirement severely restricts how far craft can fly. When the Federal Aviation Administration rule changes allowing people to fly their drones beyond visual line of…

The Conversation

Administration plans intensive, year-round construction schedule for Trump's triumphal arch

A new report by the National Park Service says construction of the 250-foot-high triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near the Lincoln Memorial could occur 20 hours per day, year-round, as officials push to complete the project within three years

The Independent UK

FAA launches ‘bold’ new strategy to hire thousands of workers to fix airport delays

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FAA pushing to hire thousands of new air traffic controllers as airport delays continue after shutdown

Latest recruitment drive comes amid ongoing disruption at domestic air travel hubs and staff shortages

The Guardian - UK

Air passengers ‘risking lives by grabbing bags and filming in emergencies’

Fines may be needed to deter travellers from retrieving hand luggage, says official from airlines body Iata

International Business Times UK

Hero Passenger Wrestle Man Trying to Open Plane Door Mid-Air At 30,000 Feet in Frontier Airlines Flight

A Frontier Airlines flight was diverted to Miami after a passenger attempted to open the aircraft door mid-flight, prompting a former MMA fighter to restrain him.

Fortune

How Kelly Ortberg is rebuilding Boeing from the inside out

Kelly Ortberg inherited Boeing's worst crisis in decades. His fix: stop chasing Wall Street and start building planes the right way again.

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China Deal Ignites Boeing's Financial Afterburners

Boeing's recent FAA production clearance and a massive new order from China are signaling a major financial turnaround for the aerospace giant.

LiveScience

'Very rough day': Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes in gigantic fireball, days after being selected for NASA moon missions

The rocket explosion, a contender for the largest in American history, is a significant setback for Jeff Bezos and NASA.

Bangkok Post

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad

CAPE CANAVERAL — Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on its launchpad during a test Thursday in Cape Canaveral, Florida, though officials said no injuries were reported from the incident.

France 24

Blue Origin rocket explodes during launch pad test in Florida

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded during a test on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Thursday, marking another setback for Jeff Bezos’s space company. No injuries were reported after the dramatic fireball engulfed the heavy-lift rocket, which is central to the company’s ambitions in commercial spaceflight and…

The Independent UK

FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship landing mishap

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Starship grounded after SpaceX ‘mishap’ during latest launch

The FAA has blocked Elon Musk’s firm from launching the world’s biggest rocket

The Economic Times

Boeing increasing 737 production after consulting FAA

Boeing is boosting 737 jet production to 47 per month, aiming for 52 next year. The 787 program is also ramping up. China has committed to a significant jet order. Demand for Boeing's defense products is exceptionally high. The company is focused on improving production and securing future growth.

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