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Laser weapon that shut down El Paso's skies was LOCUST system

What we know about the bizarre events leading up to the airspace closure.

Axios

How a party balloon sparked a feud between the FAA and Pentagon and shut down a city’s airspace

The sudden and unprecedented Tuesday closure of El Paso’s airspace stemmed from border officials firing a high-energy laser at what they believed to be a cartel drone, according to reports. But, it turned out to be something considerably more innocuous: a party balloon drifting in the wind.

The Independent UK

Grieving families press Congress on aviation safety reforms after midair collision near DC

Key senators and the families of the 67 people who died when an airliner collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., are convinced advanced aircraft locator systems that experts have been recommending for decades would have prevented the crash

The Independent UK

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Chaos and confusion in El Paso after airspace closed and quickly reopened

Officials in US border city say FAA decisions caused major disruption – and residents are still scrambling for answers

The Guardian - US

El Paso airspace shutdown sparks D.C. blame game

The order alarmed residents of El Paso and blindsided local political leaders.

Axios

High-energy laser to attack Mexican cartel drones? What happened in US airspace during 8-hour El Paso shutdown

FAA announced a 10-day airspace shutdown around border city El Paso in Texas only to cancel it within hours after confirming that the threat was neutralized. The sudden closure of the airspace led to panic as local officials said they were not aware of anything. The sudden lifting of the…

The Times of India

‘Special security reasons’: Speculation builds over mysterious 10 day shutdown of El Paso airspace

Something weird is happening in the skies over El Paso!

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Three flight attendants severely injured after air traffic controller failed to warn of turbulence, report says

The report, by the National Transportation Safety Board, says the incident happened on a flight arriving at Newark from Los Angeles

The Independent UK

FAA reopens El Paso airspace after its abrupt closure

The unusual restriction was set to last 10 days.

Axios

Customs and Border Protection used anti-drone laser before the FAA closed El Paso airspace: reports

The sudden closure, which was quickly reversed, fueled fear and speculation online

The Independent UK

The Latest: FAA lifts temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas

The Federal Aviation Administration has reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport

The Independent UK

'Crazy NOTAM': El Paso City Council member says local officials had no information about airspace closing, lifted within hours

As the Federal Aviation Administration announced the closure of the airspace of El Paso in Texas for the next 10 days without giving any reason, panic spread even among local leaders as they came out in public admitting that they were also clueless about the sudden development. El Paso City…

The Times of India

US officials lift 10-day closure of El Paso airspace after balloon mistaken for drone

FAA initially cited ‘security reasons’ for shutting off skies around Texas airport in area along border with Mexico

The Guardian - US

El Paso airspace reopened after FAA quickly rescinds 10-day flight restrictions

A source told the Tribune that Defense Department drones spurred the announced closure, but the White House said unmanned craft were flown by Mexican cartels.

The Texas Tribune

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The Times of India

Texas: FAA lifts El Paso airspace closure imposed after Mexican cartel drone breach

The FAA has imposed a 10-day flight restriction over El Paso International Airport and parts of southern New Mexico due to "special security reasons." All flights are grounded, with the federal government warning of potential deadly force against any aircraft violating the restricted airspace. Officials expressed surprise and lack of…

The Independent UK

FAA closes airspace around El Paso, Texas, for 10 days, grounding all flights

The Federal Aviation Administration is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport

The Independent UK

Major Texas airport closed for 10 days with all flights cancelled

FAA cites ‘Special Security Reasons’ for the closure, which applies to all flights below 18,000 feet

Axios

Buttigieg's baggage from DOT looms as 2028 issue

Pete Buttigieg and 2028

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Space

SpaceX's next astronaut launch for NASA is officially on for Feb. 11 as FAA clears Falcon 9 rocket to fly again

The FAA has cleared the Falcon 9 rocket to return to flight, freeing NASA and SpaceX to target Feb. 11 for the launch of the Crew-12 astronaut mission to the International Space Station.

Space

When will SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket return to flight after 4 upper-stage issues in 19 months?

For the fourth time in the last 19 months, the upper stage of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket experienced a problem during a mission. How long will the vehicle be grounded this time?

Barchart

Cathie Wood Keeps Buying Joby Aviation Stock. Should You?

ARK doubled down on Joby after dilution-driven weakness, but lofty valuation means execution on FAA approval is the real swing factor.

The Independent UK

FAA warns airlines that exploding rockets could ‘significantly reduce safety’ for commercial flights after string of test failures by Elon Musk’s Starship

Bulletin came after reports that multiple passenger flights were forced to take evasive action after SpaceX’s latest project broke up in flight above the Caribbean

The Independent UK

10,000 FAA staff furloughed and over 13,000 air traffic controllers to go without pay in shutdown: Report

The shutdown plans come to just months after flights at more than 40 major US airports were reduced by 60 percent

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Trump’s feud with Canada escalates as he threatens 50% tariff and the decertification of Canadian-made planes

That's the FAA's job, not yours!

The Times of India

Helicopter crashes into Meramec River at Missouri state park; all passengers escape with 'minor injuries'

A private helicopter crashed into the Meramec River at Meramec State Park on Thursday afternoon, prompting a rescue operation for its four occupants. Trained swimmers and EMS crews were deployed to the scene, where officials confirmed the incident. The cause of the crash is under investigation, with speculation it may…

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