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Meet Daniel Faalele: The NFL Guard from Down Under

January 16, 2025

Ever wondered about the tallest and heaviest players in the NFL? Well, Daniel Faalele is one of them. Standing at 6'8" and weighing around 379 lbs, he's a force to be reckoned with on the Baltimore Ravens team. But what makes Faalele really stand out? It's his background. Born in Melbourne, Australi

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Boeing's Big Changes: A Year After the Door Plug Scare

January 3, 2025

A year ago, a door plug on an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 flew off mid-flight, causing passengers' belongings to be sucked out of the plane. Since then, Boeing has been working hard to improve safety. They've made changes in four areas: improving safety culture, training workers better, simplifying ho

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Airline Groups Ask Trump to Fix FAA Funding Issues

December 31, 2024

A group of 30 aviation organizations has sent a letter to President-Elect Donald Trump. They want him to change how the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gets its money. The FAA needs funds to upgrade and modernize its equipment and air traffic control systems. The groups are worried that past f

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Flights Back On After American Airlines Tech Glitch

December 24, 2024

Early on Tuesday morning, American Airlines hit a snag that grounded all their flights in the US. The problem? A tech issue with one of their vendors. But don't worry, they were back in the air by 8 am ET. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted their groundstop order, and flights resumed,

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New Jersey Drones: Flight Restrictions on Key Spots

December 20, 2024

Drones are being grounded over certain areas in New Jersey. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rolled out new rules that limit drone flights over important places like power stations and infrastructure. These rules only apply to drones and not to regular planes or helicopters. The move co

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Fatigue on the Flight Deck: Why Pilots Can't Be Fired for Being Tired

December 16, 2024

Imagine a hectic morning at an airline, flights are lined up, crews are assigned, but severe weather is causing delays. Suddenly, a pilot calls in, explaining they can't fly due to fatigue. Despite causing more headaches and delays, this is a reasonable call. Pilots can be fired for various reasons,

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Syria's Tel Rifaat: A Night of Quiet After Years of Fear

December 15, 2024

In the small town of Tel Rifaat, Syria, the skies were finally still after years of turmoil. Ali, a 48-year-old guard, sat by a wood stove at an old police post, watching over the northern entrance. He was cautious, using only his first name for safety. But this night was different; there were no bo

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Drone Sightings Near Nuclear Plants: A Mystery Unfolds

December 14, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, New Jersey's primary utility firm, PSE&G, has reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to halt all air traffic above two of its nuclear power plants. This request comes after mysterious drones were spotted flying over these sensitive sites. Congressman

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Boeing's Bid for Easier Global Aircraft Sales

November 22, 2024

You might think selling airplanes internationally would be a breeze for a giant like Boeing. But there are some rules getting in the way, and Boeing is asking for a little help from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Since the '80s, Boeing has been looking for ways to make selling and demons

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SpaceX Eyes New Starship Test Launch Date

November 7, 2024

SpaceX has announced that its sixth test flight for the Starship rocket is scheduled for early November. The upcoming flight follows the recent success of the fifth test, which achieved the significant feat of catching a Super Heavy Booster mid-air. This new test aims to repeat this achievement whil