The FAA manages both aviation and commercial space launches under one roof - and a rapidly growing launch cadence is creating real operational friction for pilots nationwide.
NASA's X-59 QueSST flew for the first time in January 2024, built specifically to generate the acoustic data needed to challenge the FAA's 50-year ban on overland supersonic flight.
The UK Civil Aviation Bill would give regulators power to directly fine airlines for failing passengers on cancellations, compensation, and accessibility.