US Federal Aviation Administration
Coverage of US Federal Aviation Administration in the Nexus archive.
- Bezos rocket fell short after cryogenic leak cut engine thrust
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket failed to reach target orbit due to a cryogenic leak that froze a hydraulic line, causing a thrust anomaly during the second stage. The payload, AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 7 satellite, will be deorbited. Nine corrective actions have been implemented, and the FAA will verify changes before the next launch.
- Starship shows it can deploy satellites, but Moon mission clock still ticks
SpaceX's Starship successfully deployed Starlink satellites during its 12th flight test but faced setbacks in its Super Heavy Booster's performance and failed to reignite a Raptor engine in space, delaying orbital and lunar mission goals. The test highlighted both achievements, like satellite deployment and controlled reentry, and challenges, including booster failure and engine issues.
- Survivors of plane crash off Florida were on a life raft for hours with no idea if help was coming
A plane crashed off the coast of Florida, and 11 survivors floated on a life raft for hours before being rescued by the US military. The pilot ditched the plane in the water after engine failure, and all survivors were reported to be in stable condition. The US Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the crash.
- Close call between two planes being investigated at New York’s JFK airport
The FAA is investigating a close call between Republic Airways Flight 4464 and Jazz Aviation Flight 554 at New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport. Both crews responded to onboard alerts, with Flight 4464 performing a go-around after missing its approach path and coming too close to Flight 554 on a parallel runway. Both flights landed safely.
- FAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn as it probes missed satellite delivery 'mishap'
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket after a satellite delivery failure was classified as a 'mishap.' The issue involved a second stage engine malfunction, requiring FAA approval before flights can resume.