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Man arrested for using drone to drop green dye into New Jersey pools

A local hotel business has endured tens of thousands of dollars in losses due to the colour bombs

The Independent UK

Biden will nominate a former Obama official to run the Federal Aviation Administration

President Joe Biden will nominate a former Obama administration official to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, which has been without a permanent leader for a year and a half

The Independent UK

Biden to nominate Whitaker to lead the FAA - Roll Call

The White House said President Joe Biden would nominate former United Airlines executive Michael Whitaker to lead the FAA.

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An equipment outage holds up United flights, but the airline and FAA say they're resuming

United Airlines flights have been prevented from taking off for a short time because of what federal officials are calling an equipment outage

The Independent UK

United flights resuming; computer issue resolved

Federal officials said that United crews had been unable to contact airline dispatchers through normal means.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why flight delays and cancellations could become the new normal, according to 2 former FAA administrators

With uncontrollable factors increasingly constraining U.S. air travel as demand continues to grow, navigating the skies is only becoming more complex.

Fortune

Roads and airports will be crowded this weekend. Here's how to prepare

The FAA says this could be the third-busiest travel weekend of the year so far, while AAA warns we could see more traffic on the roads than in years. Here's what to know if you're flying or driving.

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Travelers hoping to enjoy one last summer fling over Labor Day weekend should expect lots of company

If you're squeezing in one last summer trip over the Labor Day weekend, expects lots of company

The Independent UK

Sorry DJI — this pocketable, folding drone is the most fun I've had flying in a long time

The HoverAir X1 drone flies all on its own, avoids obstacles, and can follow you around. Best of all, its foldable design makes it compact — and it's the most fun I’ve had flying in a long time.

Tom’s Guide

SpaceX fires up giant Starship booster for 2nd time ahead of test flight (video)

SpaceX fired up its huge new Starship Super Heavy booster for the second time today (Aug. 25), keeping the vehicle on track for a test flight in the near future.

Space

Federal officials are warning airlines to keep workers away from jet engines that are still running

Federal safety regulators are warning airlines to make sure that workers stay away from jet engines that are still running

The Independent UK

Video: Helicopter Hovers Dangerously Low Over Supercars On Dusty Road

In one clip, the helicopter's skids are lower than a Lamborghini's open door.

Motor1

Virginia, Maryland senators dig in against more National flights - Roll Call

Senators from Virginia and Maryland wrote Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to oppose more flights to Reagan National airport.

Roll Call

SpaceX to launch next Starship test flight 'soon,' Elon Musk says (photos)

SpaceX recently moved a Starship rocket prototype back to the orbital launch mount for testing ahead of a coming flight, which Elon Musk says will happen soon.

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The Independent UK

Alarming airline close calls are happening with increasing frequency, report reveals

The chilling report comes shortly after a private jet came nearly collided with a Southwest Airlines plane in San Diego

Space

SpaceX shows off newly modified Starship Super Heavy booster (photos)

SpaceX has installed a new heat shield and 'vented interstage' on its latest Starship Super Heavy booster, which is being prepped for flight in the near future.

The Independent UK

Delta under fire after video shows water flooding passenger’s seat and bag

‘It was a terrible experience,’ says affected traveller

The Independent UK

Passenger claims bag and seat left soaking wet after rain pours into plane

‘It was a terrible experience,’ says affected traveller

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SpaceX submits Starship mishap report to the FAA

SpaceX has submitted to the FAA its final report about the debut launch of its Starship vehicle, which ended with a bang four minutes after liftoff.

The Independent UK

Who wants to fly over Taliban-held Afghanistan? New FAA rules allow it, but planes largely avoid it

Two years after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the United States has begun easing rules that could allow commercial airlines to fly over the country in routes that cuts time and fuel consumption for East-West travel

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What’s behind all these cases of unruly aircraft passengers?

Since 2020, the FAA has dealt with a record number of violent and unruly aircraft passengers, levying millions of dollars in fines. What’s going on in the sky and what are authorities doing about it?

Zenger

Meet Alef Aeronautics: The Startup Aiming To Replace Your Tesla Or Toyota

With the intention of redefining urban transportation, the business is introducing electric flying cars.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicagoans may see fewer flights, higher fares to New York City and D.C.

The Federal Aviation Administration last week extended a waiver that allows airlines to limit flights to and from New York City-area airports due to shortages in air traffic control staff.

The Independent UK

Private jet came within 100 feet of crashing into Southwest Airlines plane in San Diego, authorities say

The Cessna passed over the top of the Southwest airplane by about 100 feet

WEKU

There has been an 80% drop in cases of unruly airline passengers since 2021

The Federal Aviation Administration partnered with the FBI in 2021 to bring criminal charges more aggressively against disorderly airline passengers.

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