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Flight's cut FILE PHOTO: The FAA has approved United Airlines' plan to cut 50 daily flights from Newark Liberty International Airport. The FAA has approved United Airlines’ plan to cut 50 daily departures from the Newark Liberty International Airport, Reuters reported. The FAA had granted United permission to cut flights from Newark on a temporary basis on June 17 after the company asked for a waiver, citing construction and staffing at air traffic control. Roitman said United, however, had enough planes, pilots, crews and staff needed to support its current Newark flight schedules. Delta Airlines has also announced plans to decrease service by about 100 flights in the U.S. and Latin America this summer.

SpaceX can continue developing and testing its huge Starship vehicle in South Texas, provided the company takes pains to mitigate its impact on the area, a long-awaited environmental review has found.

FAA red tape is a reminder of the balance between finding new frontiers for life and protecting the one we already have.

FAA red tape is a reminder of the balance between finding new frontiers for life and protecting the one we already have.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has delayed the completion of its environmental review of SpaceX's Starship program by another two weeks, to June 13.

The summer travel demand is high and Delta Air Lines says it’s preparing for the challenges that come with that by cutting flights back.

Sierra Space plans to start launching resupply missions to the International Space Station as soon as 2023.

Astronauts will likely make it to the Red Planet's surface before the end of the 2020s, according to SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer Gwynne Shotwell.

Chicago police said Davila exited the airplane at approximately 4:37 a.m. on Thursday before walking onto the wing of the aircraft and jumping onto the airfield.

Travel is booming, and the Federal Aviation Administration is trying to cut down on flight disruptions.

FAA apologizes: The Federal Administration said it "deeply regretted" its failure to notify Capitol Police about a parachute demonstration that took place at Nationals Park. (Alex Brandon/Associated Press )WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration apologized on Friday for its failure to notify the Capitol Police about a parachute jump at nearby Nationals Park, an error that led to the evacuation of the Capitol complex on Wednesday. “We did not provide advance notification…” FAA falls on its sword over the false alarm at the Capitol this week that prompted an evacuation…as the US Army Golden Knights parachuted into @Nationals Park. The plane was carrying members of the U.S. Army’s Golden Knights, who then parachuted into the Washington Nationals’ baseball stadium for a pregame demonstration, the AP reported. The evacuated buildings included the Capitol, Capitol Visitor Center, Hart, Dirksen, Russell, Cannon, Longworth, Rayburn, Library of Congress and the U.S. Botanic Garden buildings, WUSA-TV reported.

Air travelers may not have to wear masks anymore, but those behaving badly on planes will still face punishment.

The 28-year-old, who has 133,000 YouTube subscribers, had been accused online of faking a plane crash last year to get views and likes.

Despite fines, flight bans and online embarrassment, people are still having meltdowns aboard airplanes.

The U.S Federal Aviation Administration has delayed an environmental review of SpaceX's Starship program by at least another month, to April 29 at the earliest.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astra Space announced that the FAA has approved its investigation plan into the failed launch of four satellites on Feb. 10. In a tweet, Astra said it expects a return to launches following the completion of the investigation. Read: Astra rocket launch: Payloads were ‘not delivered to orbit’On Tuesday, officials with Astra said they were conducting a flight data review in addition to a timeline reconstruction “to understand what happened and when.”We expect a safe return to launch following a complete investigation with the @FAANews. Learn more about our post-launch investigation process + next steps: https://t.co/DBMPvHInAC #AdAstra — Astra (@Astra) February 22, 2022Astra said initial findings show an anomaly following the main engine cutoff is the likely cause of the failed launch. Read: Astra scrubs rocket launch from the Read: Space Coast for a 2nd time on MondayThe Rocket 3.3, which was carrying a batch of CubeSats, or miniature satellites, never made it to orbit.

The first orbital launch of SpaceX's Starship Mars rocket has been pushed back by at least another month.

The families of 346 people who died in two Boeing crashes want the DOJ to rescind a settlement that protects Boeing and its executives from criminal prosecution but the DOJ stands behind the deal.

The NTSB wants to investigate commercial spaceflight crashes. The FAA and commercial space companies object.

Airlines warned they would be forced to cancel flights if 5G was deployed as scheduled.

5G Airlines Explainer FILE - A passenger walks past a Southwest Airlines plane at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, March 26, 2021. AT&T and Verizon plan to activate their new 5G wireless service Wednesday after two previous delays from the original plan for an early December rollout. The new high-speed 5G service uses a segment of the radio spectrum that is close to that used by altimeters, which are devices that measure the height of aircraft above the ground. Until July, the telecoms will talk to the FAA and airlines about potential long-term measures regarding 5G service near airports. We will continue to work with all stakeholders to help ensure that new 5G service can coexist with aviation safely,” Calio said.

The airline industry is raising the stakes in a showdown with AT&T and Verizon over plans to launch new 5G wireless service this week, warning that thousands of flights could be grounded or delayed if the rollout takes place near major airports.

The FAA is warning about interference that could affect instruments as AT&T and Verizon are set to launch 5G service Wednesday.

The FAA is warning about interference that could affect instruments as AT&T and Verizon are set to launch 5G service Wednesday.

Airlines say the start of 5G mobile phone services on Wednesday will hit aircraft navigation systems.

Leaders at the nation’s top airlines are warning of a “catastrophic” impact on flights this week in the United States.

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More than 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel burst from a severely corroded, decades-old pipeline outside of New Orleans last month, killing thousands of animals. An earlier inspection revealed the pipeline needed immediate repair.

Experts warn that plastic waste in an open landfill in eastern Sri Lanka is killing elephants after two more were found dead over the weekend.

The Federal Aviation Administration has said the 5G rollout could cause interference with airplane safety systems.

The companies are going along with a request from airlines and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who worry the new technology will hinder altitude measuring devices on planes.

SpaceX had been aiming to launch Starship on its first orbital test flight in January or February, but a required FAA review won't be done until Feb. 28.

Reporter Peter Robison explores the compromises and flaws that led to fatal crashes.

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When that flight from San Jose, California, landed in San Diego, the passenger was removed and charged. The FAA said it has received nearly 300 reports of passenger disturbances due to intoxication since the beginning of 2021, USA Today reported. Southwest Airlines and American Airlines have said they do not plan to resume sales of alcohol on planes until next year. The fines are the latest attempt by the FAA to crack down on unruly passengers on planes, an issue that has become more common. The FAA tracks unruly passenger statistics and said as of Nov. 16, there had been 5,240 unruly passenger reports in 2021, with 3,798 of those being mask-related.

The individual was one of nearly 300 passengers who have been reported for alcohol-related disruptions this year.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration intends to finish its environmental assessment of SpaceX's orbital launch activities at its South Texas site by Dec. 31.

The "jetpack man" may have just been a large, inflatable Jack Skellington zooming through the air over Los Angeles, LAPD video suggests.

The companies will “further assess any impact on aviation safety technologies,” the Federal Communications Commission and Federal Aviation Administration said in a joint statement. ATT said in a statement it would delay its rollout for about a month, until Jan. 5.

The FAA is accused of letting American Airlines off the hook on critical maintenance procedures.

The FAA is accused of letting American Airlines off the hook on critical maintenance procedures.

The FAA held two public hearings this week about its environmental assessment of SpaceX's orbital launch activities in South Texas. People voiced strong opinions, both pro and con.

SpaceX's latest Starship prototype could blast off into orbit earlier than expected.

Bell Bowl Prairie contains at least 164 species of plants, many of which are rare, as well as rare nesting birds. But conservationists warn: ‘The dozers are at the door.’

The plane’s twin crashes resulted from systemic breakdowns in company culture, management oversight and airplane safety regulation. No single villain is to blame.

William Shatner is preparing to become the oldest person in space aboard the second human flight for Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin.

William Shatner is preparing to become the oldest person in space aboard the second human flight for Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin.

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Alexandra Abrams said pressure from leadership, including Jeff Bezos, led to concerns about whether "making progress" was taking precedence over safety.

The Federal Aviation Administration has wrapped up its six-week inquiry into the July 11 test flight of Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity space plane.

The company said it expects to open its flight window for the next test flight by mid-October.

A regional administrator for the FAA told Newsy's sister station the aviation industry is seeing a "concerning increase" in laser strikes.

The FAA said airlines reported more than 4,300 incidents – many involving intoxicated passengers or people defying mask mandates.

The FAA's draft environmental review of SpaceX's Starship operations suggests the program can likely proceed with its first orbital launch, although protecting wildlife could be a stumbling block.

A coastal community in southeast Georgia hopes to soon find out whether the federal government will allow it to build a launch site for commercial rockets.

More and more Americans are taking to the skies again.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. A small plane carrying two people made an emergency landing on a busy Collier County interstate Friday much to the surprise of drivers on the road. According to the Collier County Sheriffs Office, a small, single-engine, two-seat Cessna plane made an emergency landing on southbound Interstate 75 around 10 a.m. The plane was coming from Sanford and was making its final approach to Naples Municipal Airport when it began experiencing engine failure, deputies said. Neither the pilot, nor the passenger was injured in the crash, and the Federal Aviation Administration was called in to investigate the emergency landing, as is standard procedure. Deputies said the incident caused the southbound entry ramp to be shut down, but I-75 remained open to traffic.