SpaceX has requested regulatory approval to conduct up to 456 Starship launches annually from its Texas facility, marking an 18-fold increase over current limits.
The US Department of Transportation has proposed five new rules to modernize the Part 450 commercial space licensing process and support the goal of 1,000 annual launches by 2030.
The FAA has cleared a software issue on the Boeing 737 MAX, paving the way for the certification of the MAX 10 model by the end of October.
Boeing is facing delivery delays for its 737 MAX aircraft after airlines requested to pause shipments of planes equipped with a software version prone to autopilot errors during go-arounds.
Boeing faces potential delays in aircraft certification following the discovery of a navigation software issue in its 737 MAX fleet.
SpaceX has moved its Super Heavy booster to the launch pad at Starbase, targeting a September 28 orbital flight for the Starship system pending final FAA approval.
The FAA is launching the $875 million SMART AI system to optimize air traffic management and mitigate the impact of a long-term controller shortage.
The FAA is investing $875 million into an AI-driven software platform to modernize air traffic management and address operational challenges over the next 12 years.
The FAA has initiated the first commercial-preparatory test flights for eVTOL air taxis in Texas, involving Joby, Beta, and Wisk to gather data for future regulatory frameworks.
A new federal pilot program in Texas has begun testing electric and autonomous air taxis to accelerate the development of aviation regulations.
Boeing paid a $3.139 million fine to the FAA following an investigation into widespread quality control failures and pressure on certification staff.
