SpaceX apparently launched the rocket without FAA approval. “Prior to the Starship SN8 test launch in December 2020, SpaceX sought a waiver to exceed the maximum public risk allowed by federal safety regulations,” an FAA spokesperson said Tuesday. “After the FAA denied the request, SpaceX proceeded with the flight.” The FAA is responsible for licensing…
The 100-year-old, who raised almost £33m for the NHS, was taken to Bedford Hospital after requiring help with his breathing on Sunday. His daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore said he had been treated for pneumonia over the past few weeks and last week tested positive for Covid-19. The Army veteran won the nation’s hearts by walking 100…
A Nippon Cargo Airlines Boeing 747-8F suffered a tail strike during a go-around at Tokyo Narita Airport. A scar with three meters long and a meter wide was found in the lower rear fuselage. The Boeing 747F was operating flight KZ-258 from Hong Kong to Tokyo Narita. The aircraft landed safely in the second attempt…
Airlines have cancelled over 1,600 flights across New York airports on Monday due to mid-Atlantic snowstorm. New York – John F. Kennedy Airport and Newark International Airport have so far cancelled the majority of flights, whereas LaGuardia Airport has called off all commercial flights. “Airline carriers at #LGA have cancelled all commercial flights for today.…
An Air Atlanta Icelandic Boeing 747-400F returned to Liege Airport after suffering an engine problem shortly after departure. The Boeing 747 with registration TF-AMA was operating flight SV3920 to Riyadh on behalf of Saudi Arabian Cargo Airlines on Sunday 31 January. The aircraft then stopped the climb and continued for a fuel dump procedure above…
