Federal Aviation Administration
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- 2026-09-17 funding The Federal Aviation Administration is investing $875 million in AI technologies for air traffic control. source
- 2026-08-27 regulatory The FAA is taking steps to fire two air traffic controllers for leaving their shifts early before a fatal crash. source
- 2026-08-11 hiring The Federal Aviation Administration hired over 2,000 video gamers to train as air traffic controllers, meeting 94% of its hiring goal. source
- 2026-08-11 regulatory The Federal Aviation Administration is overhauling the US air traffic control system. source
- 2026-08-05 regulatory The FAA is reviewing an incident where a helicopter carrying Donald Trump came too close to a departing passenger jet. source
- 2026-07-02 regulatory The Federal Aviation Administration proposed new rules to allow quiet supersonic flights over U.S. cities. source
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Nvidia Shield TV price increases due to AI; Rocket Lab secures contract, Blue Origin seeks launch approval
The Nvidia Shield TV Pro, originally released in 2019, has seen its price increase by $100, now retailing at $299.99. This price hike is attributed to the integration of AI features. In unrelated space news, Rocket Lab …
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FAA reports third consecutive annual drop in laser strikes on aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reported a decrease in laser strikes targeting aircraft for the third consecutive year. Despite a 24% drop compared to the same period in the previous year, 4,470 incidents …
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FAA invests $875M in AI software to manage air traffic control
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $875 million in an AI software program called Smart to address air traffic control shortages and improve flight safety. This cloud-based platform, developed by Air …
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FAA urged to reconsider ban on baby carriers during flights
The FAA's current regulations prohibit the use of babywearing carriers during critical phases of flight, such as takeoff and landing. This rule, stemming from a 1994 study that did not evaluate babywearing carriers or t…
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9/11 and Pan Am Flight 103 attacks reshaped US airport security
The security measures and screening procedures at U.S. airports have been significantly transformed over the past 25 years, largely in response to terrorist attacks. Prior to 9/11, security was managed by private contra…
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Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami International Airport, grounding flights
An Amazon cargo plane experienced a runway excursion at Miami International Airport, resulting in a crash that ignited a fire and necessitated the grounding of all flights. The aircraft, traveling from San Juan, Puerto …
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Elroy Air completes key test in federal VTOL aircraft program
Elroy Air has successfully completed a significant test as part of a federal initiative focused on advancing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. The company, which develops autonomous hybrid-electric cargo dr…
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Trump's proposed federal pay freeze sparks retention concerns
President Donald Trump's proposed 2027 budget includes a pay freeze for most federal civilian employees, citing inflation during the Biden administration as justification. This move has sparked warnings from federal wor…
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Trump helicopter Marine One had close call with airliner near White House
A close call occurred on August 4 when a helicopter carrying Donald Trump, known as Marine One, nearly collided with an Envoy Air passenger plane near the White House. The incident happened because air traffic controlle…
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FAA moves to fire air traffic controllers after fatal crash
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is initiating termination proceedings against two air traffic controllers. These controllers are believed to have left their posts early before a fatal incident involving an …
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Archer Aviation to launch electric air taxi service in Los Angeles by 2028 Olympics
Archer Aviation is establishing a vertiport in downtown Los Angeles, in partnership with AEG, to support its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operations. This facility, slated to be operational bef…
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Amazon, Uber, DoorDash expand drone delivery services nationwide
Major delivery companies like Amazon, DoorDash, and Uber are significantly expanding their drone delivery services, aiming to make aerial package and food delivery a common reality. Amazon plans to extend its Prime Air …
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Amazon Prime Air drone delivery to expand to 500 US cities by 2026
Amazon is significantly expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service, aiming to reach approximately 500 cities and towns across the United States by the end of 2026. This expansion will grow the service from its curre…
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Pilot killed in collision with Pennsylvania State Police helicopter
A pilot died when their Cessna 150 aircraft collided with a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter near a runway in Carlisle. The helicopter, carrying two state troopers, was near the ground when the plane veered into it …
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Amazon drone drops package into Texas pool amid service expansion
A viral video captured an Amazon delivery drone dropping a package into a customer's swimming pool in Texas. This incident occurred shortly after Amazon announced plans to significantly expand its Prime Air drone delive…
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Amazon expands drone delivery to 500 US cities, boosting Prime Air reach
Amazon is significantly expanding its drone delivery service, aiming to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of the year. This move represents a sixfold increase in its drone network footprint, making the s…
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Amazon to expand Prime Air drone delivery to 500 US cities by 2026
Amazon plans to significantly expand its Prime Air drone delivery service, aiming to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026. This expansion will cover areas serving tens of millions of customers, rely…
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China's LandSpace achieves rocket booster recovery, beating SpaceX to steel-booster milestone
Chinese company LandSpace has successfully recovered the first stage of its Zhuque-3 rocket after an orbital launch, marking a significant achievement in reusable rocket technology. This makes Zhuque-3 China's first com…
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AI Chip Stocks Dip Amid Broader Market Sell-off; Palantir's FAA Influence Noted
The AI chip and storage sectors experienced a downturn, with NVIDIA, Marvell Technology, and SanDisk seeing significant pre-market drops. This decline was influenced by a broader market sell-off in US Treasuries and a r…
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Elon Musk's FAA failure paves way for Palantir contracts
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) failed to deliver promised safety upgrades to the US air traffic control system, instead leading to the termination of FAA employees. This inaction contributed to a…