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Airline executives are meeting Thursday with the FAA over a recent rise in cancellations and delays.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Six airports in the Rio Grande Valley have been awarded more than $8.1 million in federal funding for airport improvements, the FAA announced Thursday. The Valley’s three largest airports will receive the bulk of the funding totaling $7,662,653. The funding is from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law which provides $15 billion for airport-related projects as defined under the existing Airport Improvement Grant and Passenger Facility Charge criteria. The Brownsville-South Padre Island airport will receive $1,536,828, Valley International Airport in Harlingen will get $2,875,247, and $3,240,578 will go to McAllen-Miller International in McAllen. The three smaller airports awarded funding include the Cameron County Airport in Port Isabel, South Texas International Airport in Edinburg, and Mid-Valley Airport in Weslaco.

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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.

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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.

Investors need to be kept informed about space incidents. The nascent industry risks tighter regulation.

The U.S. is in a familiar spot as it takes the global lead for most daily coronavirus cases, recording more than a million cases this week. And with millions traveling for the Labor Day weekend, the numbers are expected to increase. Lilia Luciano has more.

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.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – Two people are dead following a plane crash outside of Houston, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The crash happened Sunday morning after a fixed-wing, single-engine plane crashed into the neighborhood of Linnwood Drive and Elm Street, according to officials. MONTGOMERY COUNTY - @TxDPSSoutheast Troopers responded to a Fixed Wing Single-Engine (N26136) plane crash in the neighborhood of Linnwood/Elm St. Two confirmed fatalities identities unknown. pic.twitter.com/NAV8andmWc — TxDPS - Southeast Texas Region (@TxDPSSoutheast) October 25, 2020Officials said it’s unclear what led to the crash at this time. RELATED: US Navy: 2 onboard training plane killed in Alabama crash

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio International Airport will stage a full-scale emergency exercise Wednesday, airport officials said. The exercise is mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration and will include emergency vehicles and personnel who will be communicating over radio transmissions. The exercise is designed to 'enhance and challenge our skills when dealing with an incident," a spokesperson said. The exercise will incorporate new COVID-19 protocols and basic requirements set by the FAA.

SAN ANTONIO – Despite reports claiming the popular chicken restaurant, Chick-Fil-A, is being offered a lease in the San Antonio Airport, the city says right now it’s standing by the city council’s decision made last year not to do so. RELATED: Lawsuit over Chick-fil-A removal at San Antonio airport tossed by state appeals courtOn Sunday, the city responded to KSAT with the following statement:“The FAA has not ordered the City of San Antonio to have Chick-Fil-A at its airport. The City itself offered to resolve the FAA investigation informally following Chick-Fil-A’s publicly stated change-of-position on its charitable giving policy. Any placement of Chick-Fil-A at the San Antonio Airport is ultimately contingent on Chick-Fil-A’s continued interest and approval by the City Council. Unfortunately, and ironically, AG Paxton’s false declaration of victory significantly jeopardizes the potential for a mutually beneficial and amicable resolution."

BRYAN, Texas – A small plane that crashed last weekend in Texas, killing three family members and injuring another person, had just taken off from the airport, federal officials said. The National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report Thursday that the pilot had purchased the Piper PA-24-250 airplane about a week earlier. The plane crashed Sunday afternoon at Coulter Airfield in Bryan, about 85 miles (137 kilometers) northwest of Houston. Bryan police have identified those killed as 21-year-old Victoria Walker and her parents, 54-year-old David Walker and 51-year-old Tamara Walker. The NTSB did not name the occupants of the plane but said in the report that the pilot, who was male, died.

In both instances, however, FAA investigators allowed Robert Perguson to continue flying and operating his flight school, records show. A former student filed an FAA complaint against Robert Perguson and Valkyrie Aviation. (KSAT)The complaint also stated that Perguson told the instructee to train other students, even though she was not properly rated to do so. FAA investigators could not substantiate portions of her complaint that Perguson told her to train other students, records show. The former student also filed consumer complaints against Perguson with the Federal Trade Commission and the Texas Attorney Generals Office.

BRYAN, Texas – Three people were killed and a fourth critically injured when a plane crashed Sunday afternoon in Bryan, Texas, according to city spokesperson Kristen Waggener. “I can tell you three people are dead and one was transported” in critical condition to a hospital, Waggener said. Federal investigators were being sent to the site at Coulter Field Airport, about 85 miles (137 kilometers) northwest of Houston, to begin investigating the cause of the crash, Waggener said. Federal Aviation spokesperson Lynn Lunsford said the single-engine Piper PA24 crashed shortly before 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the airfield that is owned and operated by the city of Bryan. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash, according to Lunsford.

BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas – Officials with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department shared photos of the three employees killed in a helicopter crash in West Texas on Saturday. The three men killed in the crash are Wildlife Biologist Dewey Stockbridge, Fish and Wildlife Technician Brandon White, and State Wildlife Veterinarian Robert Dittmar. The helicopter was in the Black Gap Wildlife Management Area in Brewster County conducting aerial surveys for desert bighorn sheep when the crash occurred. Stockbridge was the lead wildlife biologist at Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area just south of Alpine. Original Report: 3 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department employees killed in helicopter crash during bighorn sheep survey

SAN ANTONIO A pilot and a second passenger involved in a South Side plane crash have died weeks after the aircraft went down behind a home near Stinson Municipal Airport, an official with the Bexar County Medical Examiners Office confirmed Wednesday. Pilot Robert Perguson, 28, and Zachary Collins, 33, died Tuesday after lengthy stays at a San Antonio military burn center. A third person in the plane, 56-year-old Simon Willett, died at the scene of the crash. SAPD: One killed, two hospitalized after plane crash on South SideThe Federal Aviation Administration and police said the single-engine Piper PA-28 crashed shortly after take off. The plane involved in the crash was registered to Perguson, FAA records show.