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Retro tin-tops entertain at Brands Hatch London Historic Trophy event

Kent circuit's 100-year history was celebrated as Middlehursts and Jordan share the Historic Touring Car Challenge spoils after frenetic bouts

Autosport

Elon Musk will now 'plug in' to also commandeer aviation system, says Transportation Secretary

Tesla and SpaceX billionaire says ‘DOGE team will aim to make rapid safety upgrades to the air traffic control system’

The Independent UK

The tragic air collision revealed Trump’s rancid, irredeemable character once again

Trump’s pretense as king has quickly devolved into his strutting insult routine. He will always exploit tragedy to display his self-regard

The Guardian - US

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Leaderless FAA begins investigation of Washington plane crash

Former chief resigned 10 days ago, after Elon Musk, a close adviser to Donald Trump, called for him to quit

The Guardian - US

Aviation expert "embarrassed" by Trump

It may take weeks to figure out what went wrong, experts tell Salon. But politics plays no role in investigation

Salon

FAA Chief Role Remains Vacant Amid Horrific Plane Crash After Elon Musk Pressured Previous Leader to Resign

The leader of the Federal Aviation Administration stepped down from his position mere months after billionaire Elon Musk demanded that he do so, meaning that the FAA is missing a chief in the aftermath of the worst aviation disaster in the US in years.

Latin Times

Who is Michael Whitaker? Trump Admin Reveals Biden's FAA Authorized Drones to Fly Over NJ For 'Research'

"This was not the enemy," press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, attributing the statement to President Donald Trump.

Latin Times

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Air traffic controllers are so overworked, the FAA created a shortcut for new college grads

Facing shortages and close-call collisions, the government is making it easier for graduates to become air traffic controllers.

Fortune

SpaceX's Elon Musk calls on FAA chief to resign

SpaceX continues to engage the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration in a heated and very public debate over launch licensing and alleged violations.

Space

FAA Calls For Significant Changes In Boeing's Safety Culture

Boeing and the FAA are addressing safety and quality issues through significant changes and increased oversight.

Top News

Boeing submits safety improvement plan to federal regulators

Regulators ordered the plan after a Boeing jet had a mid-flight door plug blowout earlier this year.

Axios

Boeing whistleblower’s safety claims under investigation by FAA, reports say

Federal Aviation Administration looking into claims US aircraft maker knew of flaws but covered them up to speed production

The Guardian - US

How bad is Boeing's 2024 so far? Here's a timeline

The aircraft-maker has faced renewed scrutiny this year, mostly going back to an incident when a rear door plug tore off a 737 Max 9. Things have compounded from there.

WEKU

NTSB says key bolts were missing from the door plug that blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9

According to preliminary investigation findings released by NTSB investigators on Tuesday, four key bolts were "missing" when a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 in midair last month.

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Senate votes 98-0 to confirm Biden's nominee to run the FAA

The approval of Michael Whitaker, former deputy FAA administrator, ends a span of nearly 19 months in which the agency was without a Senate-confirmed chief.

The Independent UK

Senate votes 98-0 to confirm Biden's nominee to run the Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration finally has a Senate-confirmed leader

The Independent UK

Biden's choice to lead the Federal Aviation Administration wins endorsement from a key Senate panel

President Joe Biden's pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration has moved a step closer to Senate confirmation

WEKU

White House nominee to lead the FAA glides through a Senate committee vote

The Senate Commerce Committee voted to advance the nomination of Michael Whitaker to head the FAA, at a time when aviation experts say the U.S. air travel system shows mounting signs of stress.

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Biden to nominate Whitaker to lead the FAA - Roll Call

The White House said President Joe Biden would nominate former United Airlines executive Michael Whitaker to lead the FAA.

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