January 20, 2025
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Incident

FAA Orders a SpaceX Investigation Following Starship Explosion

The FAA has mandated that SpaceX conduct a thorough investigation into the Starship launch failure on January 16th, which resulted in the vehicle's loss and disruption to commercial air traffic.

Incident

FAA Investigates Near Miss Incident at Phoenix Sky Harbor

The FAA is investigating a loss of separation incident involving a United B737-900 and a Delta A330-300 arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) on 11 January.

Airline

FAA Mandates Boeing 767 Landing Gear Inspections

The FAA has mandated inspections of the landing gear of certain Boeing 767 aircraft, following an incident involving a main landing gear collapse during maintenance.

Analysis

One Year After Boeing 737 MAX Door Incident: FAA Administrator Reflects on Changes

FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker has provided his analysis of the year following the dramatic Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX door plug incident.

General Aviation

FAA Expands Drone Ban in New Jersey Amidst Unexplained Sightings

The FAA has further expanded temporary drone flight restrictions in New Jersey, extending the ban on flights to 18 January 2025.

Incident

LAX Runway Incident Involving Jet Carrying Gonzaga Basketball Team Prompts FAA Investigation

A runway incursion incident involving an ERJ-140 jet carrying the Gonzaga University men's basketball team at Los Angeles (LAX) on 28 December has prompted FAA investigation.

Manufacturer

Pratt & Whitney Gains FAA Engine Certification for A321XLR

Pratt & Whitney has gained FAA certification for its PW1100G geared-turbofan (GTF) engine to power the Airbus A321XLR.

Airline

FAA Administrator Resigns Ahead of Upcoming Trump Inauguration

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Michael Whitaker has announced his resignation in January, ahead of incoming president Donald Trump's inauguration.

General Aviation

FAA Restricts Airspace as ‘Drone’ Mystery Continues in New Jersey

The FAA has imposed local UAS flight restrictions as a wave of unexplained 'drone' sightings continue to confound authorities in New Jersey state.

General Aviation

Joby Aviation Gains FAA Part 141 Flight Training Approval

Electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation has passed a regulatory hurdle, gaining FAA Part 141 approval for its flight training academy.