Draft Trump EO would loosen commercial space regs, citing national security links
The draft EO would eliminate, waive and/or loosen federal environmental protection reviews required for launch licenses, including for those from Space Force ranges.
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Boeing Emerges as a Winner in Trump’s Trade Wars
Countries striking agreements with the United States have pledged to buy more Boeing planes, but it’s not clear whether those orders were the result of President Trump’s tactics.
SkyWest Flight Aborts Landing to Avoid Midair Collision Near Military Base
After the passenger jet landed safely in North Dakota, the pilot told passengers that he had made an “aggressive maneuver” to avoid hitting a military aircraft.
Senate Republicans ‘very close’ to deal to protect key DoD spectrum in reconciliation language
Democrat Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington, where Boeing is headquartered, continues to raise concerns about potential interference with civil and military aviation.
Turkey Cracks Down on Fliers Who Stand Up Too Soon, Threatening Fines
As of this month, passengers who stand before planes fully stop may be fined by the Turkish government.
Inside a Harrowing, Hail-Damaged Flight: ‘We Thought It Was Our Last’
When an IndiGo flight from New Delhi ran into a severe hailstorm, a passenger described several terrifying minutes: “They were calling their gods, we were calling our gods.”
‘Beyond belief’: Musk ridiculed for ‘inane’ effort to rehire air traffic control workers
In the wake of several plane crashes and near-misses, the man now famed for slashing the federal workforce is now trying to make it larger in the most “inane” way possible, according to a piece in The New Republic.On Thursday, Elon Musk put out the ca…
‘Beyond belief’: Musk ridiculed for ‘inane’ effort to rehire air traffic control workers
In the wake of several plane crashes and near-misses, the man now famed for slashing the federal workforce is now trying to make it larger in the most “inane” way possible, according to a piece in The New Republic.On Thursday, Elon Musk put out the ca…
A Delta Plane Crashes in Toronto, but Tragedy Is Averted
All 80 people aboard Delta Flight 4819 survived a crash landing at a windy and snowy Toronto airport.
NASA data, analysis needed to help DoD understand UFOs: Commission
Mike Gold, a former NASA official and member of the study team, told Breaking Defense that if any UAP was found to be extraterrestrial proves to be extraterrestrial, “that would probably be the best case scenario, because of these systems are fro…