A person looks on as SpaceX’s massive Super Heavy-Starship is unstacked from the booster, poised on the launchpad at Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on November 16, 2023, ahead of its second test flight now scheduled for November 18. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorized SpaceX to execute its second launch of Starship after …
A former pilot for Delta Airlines, Jonathan J. Dunn, is now facing federal charges after allegedly threatening to shoot a flight captain during a trip last year. The captain had attempted to divert the plane due to a medical emergency involving a passenger. Court documents and officials have confirmed these allegations. These recent developments have …
Off-duty Pilot Allegedly Attempts to Shut Down Engines Midflight The off-duty pilot accused of trying to shut down the engines of an Alaska Airlines plane midflight on Sunday said he was having a nervous breakdown and told the flight crew he needed to be subdued, according to a federal complaint. Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph D. …
Oct. 2 (UPI) — Former Pro Bowl tight end Russ Francis, known for his stints with the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers, sadly passed away at the age of 70 due to a plane crash in Lake Placid, N.Y., authorities confirmed on Monday. The New York State Police reported that Francis and Richard …
Photo: Tim Boyle / Staff (Getty Images) Republicans have a peculiar love for shutting down the government. Despite the negative consequences such as federal employees going without pay and the adverse impact on the economy, they seem willing to endure it just to push their agenda of making homosexuality illegal and controlling people’s clothing choices. …
SpaceX launched 22 satellites for its Starlink “constellation” into low-Earth orbit late Saturday night as the Federal Aviation Administration proposed a new rule to reduce space debris from commercial flights. Photo courtesy of SpaceX/Twitter Sept. 24 (UPI) — SpaceX sent 22 satellites into low-Earth orbit late Saturday in their Starlink “constellation,” coinciding with the Federal …
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made an exciting announcement, revealing that Mexico’s aviation safety rating has been restored to the highest level after more than two years of being downgraded. This significant development means that Mexico can now expand its service and routes to the United States, and U.S. airlines are permitted to sell …
SpaceX, led by visionary entrepreneur Elon Musk, is poised to launch its new Starship spacecraft atop a Super Heavy first-stage booster once it receives the necessary license approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA recently announced that SpaceX must implement specific upgrades and safety protocols in order to proceed with the launch. The …
1 of 3 | SpaceX founder Elon Musk says the company is ready to launch a new Starship spacecraft atop a Falcon Heavy rocket as soon as the FAA grants a license approval. On Friday, the FAA said SpaceX must adopt specific upgrades and safety procedures in order to proceed with a launch. File Photo …
A rendering of the blended wing body prototype illustrates the aircraft’s shorter, wider fuselage. Courtesy of the U.S. Air Force. Aug. 17 (UPI) — The U.S. Air Force has chosen JetZero to develop the next phase of a blended wing body aircraft prototype, a departure from traditional tube-and-wing designs. “Blended wing body aircraft have the …