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The spacecraft could be out of operation for months as the FAA investigates the cause of last week’s launch explosion.

The agency has faced a myriad of problems in recent months and has been without a permanent leader for more than a year.

The design would be used to replace aging towers at 31 candidate airports. 

ATC shortages have contributed to several delays and recent close calls, which have prompted the FAA to lay out guidelines reinforcing safety protocols.

New federal rulemaking taking aim at potential 5G interference of helicopter radio altimeters should balance safety and operations, according to Helicopter Association International.

The proposed AD would affect more than 1,100 helicopters equipped with radar altimeters that could be compromised by 5G C-band interference, FAA said.

Breaking down key drone, UAS, and AAM regulations from the past month.

The long rap sheet only tells part of the tale.

Some accidents could have been avoided if pilots had not turned off the terrain avoidance and warning system, FAA said.

The Merlin Pilot will be the first automated flight control system to secure NAS integration, and aims to reduce workloads amid the ongoing pilot shortage.