Amid pilot shortage, a push for change in federal regulations requiring 2 pilots on flights 03:43. In the airline business, there are two cost factors the airlines can never control: fuel and labor.

The FAA released Oct. 15 the final version of updated commercial launch regulations, although those in industry say the reform process is far from over.

The FAA's model of self-regulation has come under attack from the government's own watchdog, the Government Accountability Office, which criticized the practice as far back as the 1990s.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Federal Aviation Administration officials say that are increasingly confident that they can move commercial launch licenses to a new set of regulations by a March 2026 deadline ...

"We're cutting the red tape that has held this industry to the launch pad for far too long," Brianna Manzelli said. Commercial space is about to become more accessible than ever before. Today (Oct ...

He added, however, that “the regulation does not go far enough in addressing and maintaining multi layer defenses to protect against unknown vulnerabilities.” ...

Sign a waiver, go to space. The ban on human spaceflight regulations applies only to occupant safety. For every commercial launch, including crew missions, the FAA already has oversight over ...

The FAA warned DiCiurcio in writing and provided him with counseling and education regarding requirements for safe operations of a sUAS under the Federal Aviation Regulations. The United States ...