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The SpaceX CEO wants the fourth test flight of Starship to end in the spacecraft’s safe recovery on Earth, a feat that has thus far eluded the company.

The milestone paves the way for deliveries of the long-awaited business jet to begin, the company said.

The evaluation is designed to verify the pack can withstand the impact of a crash from 50 feet, which could cause the battery to leak, catch fire, or explode similar to a fuel tank.

The Texas-based manufacturer asked for the exemption to help it make drone aerial application economically viable.

Here are the details on the use of BasicMed and its criteria, according to the FAA.

Aircraft and drones are restricted from flying within 5 nm of the site of the collision in Baltimore as rescue helicopters search for victims.

The FAA has released a list of 458 airports in the pathway of the 2024 total solar eclipse.

The agency’s increased oversight of the legacy carrier follows numerous recent safety events.

The leadership shake-up is the latest for the aircraft manufacturer in the wake of an incident where a door plug dislodged from a Boeing 737 Max 9 midflight.

The number of female airline transport pilots (ATPs) in the U.S. exceeded 5 percent in 2023, setting a new record.