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After turbulent 2025, DGCA to face US FAA safety review in November

India's aviation regulator, the DGCA, faces a crucial safety assessment by the US FAA this November. This review follows a series of incidents in 2025, raising concerns about potential impacts on Indian carriers' US expansion plans. Despite government confidence, the DGCA's capacity is under scrutiny amid rapid sector growth, highlighting…

The Economic Times

What is Starfall? A look at SpaceX's mysterious new return capsule

SpaceX just launched its Starfall return capsule for the first time. What does the company plan to do with the new vehicle?

Space

SpaceX Crash Wipes More Than Warren Buffett's Net Worth From Trillionaire Elon Musk's Fortune

SpaceX shares fell 16%, erasing $152 billion from Elon Musk's fortune. The decline follows a grounded Starship fleet and a $20 billion bond sale, raising investor concerns.

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SpaceX launches its 1st 'Starfall' reentry capsule in early morning Falcon 9 liftoff

SpaceX launched its first-ever Starfall spacecraft, demonstrating the new vehicle's ability to operate in space and return safely back to Earth.

Space

FAA launches probe after Delta jet comes dangerously close to American flight

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The Independent UK

Near-miss nightmare as two jets come within 300 feet at one of America’s busiest airports

An aviation expert says a Delta Air Lines jet was roughly 300 feet from an American Airlines plane during a close call at Boston’s airport that forced the Delta aircraft to abort its landing

The Independent UK

Unruly Aircraft Passenger Reportedly Hallucinating Midflight Bites Fellow Traveller and Tries to Fight Everybody

A passenger on an American Airlines flight from Charlotte to Philadelphia bit a fellow traveller, causing a mid-air disruption. The incident was attributed to a medical emergency, with no further injuries reported.

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FAA investigates incident that forced a Delta flight to abort landing

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call between two commercial flights that forced one to abort landing in order to avoid collision

The Independent UK

FAA is turning to AI to reduce the number of close calls between planes at the nation’s airports

Federal Aviation Administration reportedly inks deal with Palantir to analyze incident data

The Independent UK

Top Democrat urges FAA to block Trump ‘Triumphal Arch’ over safety concerns

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The Independent UK

Top Senate Democrat calls on FAA to reject White House’s arch plan: ‘Trump putting his pet projects first’

Senator Tammy Duckworth has said the project runs counter to FAA efforts to enhance DC airspace safety

The Independent UK

Senator urges FAA to reject any pressure from Trump to approve triumphal arch over aviation safety

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth has urged the Federal Aviation Administration to reject pressure from President Donald Trump to approve a 250-foot triumphal arch, citing concerns over aviation safety

The Independent UK

A Brutal Crash in Missouri Just Claimed 12 Lives, Exposing a Lethal Gap in FAA Oversight That Regulators Have Ignored for Years

The tragedy has reignited a long-standing debate about the FAA’s lax oversight of skydiving operations.

The Mary Sue

ICE deportation flights ignored FAA safety regulations, whistleblower claims in lawsuit

Exclusive: Former Avelo Airlnes flight attendant Arianne Campbell ‘should not have to choose’ between protecting her career ‘and raising concerns about safety,’ her attorney told The Independent

The Independent UK

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Former Texas Tribune board member killed in Laredo plane crash

The plane carrying Joshua Baer, who was also the CEO of Austin-based startup accelerator Capital Factory, was on its way to Austin from San José del Cabo in Mexico.

The Guardian - US

NetJets aircraft crashes on Texas highway, killing one and injuring five

The jet, owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, lost contact with air traffic control and crashed in Laredo

Evening Standard

Mobile phone sets on fire and ‘scorches cabin’ on British Airways flight from Heathrow

An investigation has now been opened by the Federal Aviation Administration

TechRadar

The FBI says it’s already seized 13 drones in Atlanta near World Cup stadiums — and pilots could face fines up to $100,000 if they don’t follow these new rules

The FBI has seized dozens of drones and cited operators near US World Cup stadiums for breaching no-fly zones. Here’s what the restrictions cover, how to check before you fly, and what to bring instead if you want footage of the festivities.

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Skydiving plane crash investigations often reveal poor maintenance and weak safety oversight

Poor maintenance is often a factor when skydiving planes crash, like one did in Missouri on Sunday, and the National Transportation Safety Board has said in past investigations that weak oversight of the industry can allow problems to go unnoticed

The Independent UK

After 12 die, focus turns to safety failures uncovered in past skydiving crash investigations

The Economic Times

Missouri plane crash reason: Why has Skydive Kansas City plane crashed near Butler Memorial Airport? Official reveals major details

Plane crash in Missouri today: Private plane was operated by Skydive Kansas City, said Dennis Jacobs, the acting airport manager and Bates County Emergency Management Agency director.

AAP

A dozen people die on a skydiving plane trip in the US

Authorities say a pilot and 11 others were killed when a plane taking people on a skydiving outing crashed and caught fire in Missouri.

The Independent UK

12 dead in crash of plane on skydiving outing in Missouri, authorities say

Authorities say a pilot and 11 others were killed when a plane taking people on a skydiving outing crashed and caught fire in Missouri

International Business Times UK

Pilot Nearly Blinded by White House UFC Lights He Described as '10 Times Worse Than a Laser'

A pilot reported blinding lights from a White House UFC event disrupted their landing at Reagan National Airport, raising aviation safety concerns in the heavily monitored airspace.

The Independent UK

Lights from Trump’s White House UFC fight are blinding pilots at DC airport, report says

A pilot described the glare from the White House UFC event lighting as ’10 times worse than any laser illumination event’ they had ever experienced

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