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Amazon’s drone delivery ambitions receive major boost
Amazon has been given a boost by the Federal Aviation Administration as it seeks to expand its drone delivery program.
SpaceX Starship flight kept waiting yet again by FAA
SpaceX is keen to send its next-generation rocket on its first orbital test flight, but the Federal Aviation Administration has other ideas.
SpaceX expecting a major decision on Starship this week
Following months of delays regarding the first orbital launch of its next-generation Starship rocket, SpaceX is hoping for good news from the FAA this week.
FAA review of SpaceX Starship launch delayed by another month
SpaceX won't be able to test its Starship rocket for some time, as the company will have to wait for clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
SpaceX forced to wait longer for Super Heavy flight clearance
Elon Musk recently said he hoped to see SpaceX's Starship rocket take its first orbital flight in May, but that was before the FAA's latest announcement.
Drone pilots face hefty fine if they fly near the Super Bowl
Drone pilots have been warned to keep their flying machines away from SoFi Stadium during Super Bowl 2022 or face a big fine and potential criminal prosecution.
5G rollout has been a disaster in the U.S. Here’s why
AT&T and Verizon are going live with their new C-band 5G spectrum after weeks of wrangling with the aviation industry and government officials. But what's next?
FAA says 50 U.S. airports won’t get expanded 5G coverage until later in 2022
The Federal Aviation Administration has published a list of 50 U.S. airports where AT&T and Verizon's expanded 5G coverage won’t be arriving initially.
Verizon moves forward with 5G UW expansion despite airline concerns
Verizon expects to use its new C-band spectrum to bring faster 5G Ultra Wideband service to more than 100 million people this month.
AT&T, Verizon backtrack on airline fears, agree to delay rollout of 5G spectrum
AT&T and Verizon have agreed to a two-week delay of the new C-band 5G spectrum rollout that was requested by senior U.S. transportation and aviation officials.
AT&T and Verizon forge ahead with new 5G deployments despite aviation industry fears
AT&T and Verizon are moving ahead with the deployment of their midband 5G spectrum, despite aviation industry concerns.
New drone owner? Check out this video before you fly
With drones again expected to be a hot-ticket item over the holiday season, the FAA has launched a safety campaign urging new pilots to follow the rules.
Verizon and AT&T propose 5G midband power limits to avoid aircraft interference
Verizon and AT&T have agreed to temporarily lower the power of their new midband 5G towers to quell fears that the new spectrum could interfere with aircraft.
Virgin Galactic cleared to resume space flights following FAA investigation
After being grounded by an FAA investigation last month, space tourism company Virgin Galactic has now been cleared to resume its space flights.
Virgin Galactic grounded by FAA investigation into off-course flight
Virgin Galactic flights have been grounded while the Federal Aviation Administration investigates its previous flight to the edge of space.
FAA investigation finds SpaceX explosion ‘did not endanger the public’
The FAA has closed its investigation into SpaceX and found that an explosion during testing of the Starship rocket prototype did not put the public in danger.
FAA is reportedly investigating SpaceX over its Starship tests
Reports suggest the FAA wasn't happy with SpaceX's recent high-altitude test of its Starship prototype which ended in a dramatic explosion.
FAA authorizes autonomous drone flight without an operator nearby
You could soon be able to operate your own autonomous drone, thanks to the first approval FAA of a drone that can operate without a human pilot onsite.
New drone rules could be troublesome for some owners
New rules mean that drones will have to be fitted with Remote ID technology so the authorities can see the location and details of the pilot and their drone.
Boeing’s 737 Max has been cleared to fly passengers again
The FAA has approved the 737 Max for flight again. The decision comes 20 months after the aircraft was grounded following two crashes that killed 346 people.
Walmart is starting to deliver your packages by drone
Walmart has partnered with Flytrex to deliver grocery and household items via drone.
Rocket Lab given go-ahead to launch rockets from U.S. soil
Rocket Lab has been granted a Launch Operator License by the Federal Aviation Administration, paving the way for its first missions from U.S. soil.
Forget drones. ‘Guy in a jetpack’ spotted by pilots near LAX
As if airline pilots didn’t have enough to worry about with drones close by, there are now reports of someone in a jetpack taking to the sky near LAX.