Biden Praises Congress for Avoiding Shutdown but Blasts ‘Extreme House Republicans’ for ‘Manufactured Crisis’

mediaite.com AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File President Joe Biden issued a statement after Congress passed a 45-day stopgap spending bill, barely three hours before a midnight deadline that…

A last-second deal is set to avert a government shutdown as the business world celebrates

aol.com In a surprise turnabout following several days when a shutdown seemed all but inevitable, Congress acted swiftly Saturday to avert a government funding gap and push…

Senate passes 45-day funding bill to avert government shutdown

cbsnews.com About three hours before a midnight deadline, the Senate overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill Saturday evening to keep the government funded for 45 days, on a vote of 88…

BREAKING: Schumer and McConnell Announce Senate Has Agreed to Pass Spending Bill, Narrowly Avoiding Shutdown

mediaite.com The Senate leaders from both parties, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), announced Saturday evening they had come to an…

The U.S. government isn’t shutting down after all

semafor.com The News Congress is on track to narrowly avert a government shutdown after Speaker Kevin McCarthy surprisingly bucked his party’s right flank to pass a short term funding…

Speaker McCarthy Blasts Rebellious Republicans After Spending Bill Needed Democratic Votes to Pass: ‘I Don’t Want to Be Part of that Team’

mediaite.com Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) threw a verbal punch at members of his own party after his last-ditch stopgap spending bill needed Democratic votes to pass, saying that he…

BREAKING: Spending Bill Passes House and Heads to Senate as Deadline to Avoid Shutdown Looms

mediaite.com Screenshot via CNN. The House has passed a 45-day stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, with Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) needing Democrat votes to get the…

McCarthy Bristles at Reporter Asking His Response to Democrats’ Complaints the Stopgap Bill is ‘Rushed’

mediaite.com Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) bristled at a reporter’s question about complaints from House Democrats that the stopgap spending bill was “rushed.” With hours to go before a…

Did SpaceX CEO Elon Musk Just Revise Or Reiterate His Timeline To Occupy Mars?

benzinga.com SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Friday reminisced the initial days of SpaceX while also envisioning its future. What Happened: On Sept. 28, 2008, SpaceX launched the Falcon 1 to…

US travelers could face long-term chaos if government shuts down

newsweek.com Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has said that a partial U.S. government shutdown would create "huge problems for transportation," by halting the hiring of…

Heavy rain throws New York airports into delay and cancelation chaos

thestreet.com Those living in New York know that the end of September brought with it a wave of very heavy rains — after four days of nearly nonstop rain on the weekend between Sept. 22…

The NFL, MLB and NASCAR Oppose Relaxing Flight Restrictions Around Stadiums

forbes.com The FAA Reauthorization Bill now with the senate includes a provision relaxing temporary flight restrictions around stadiums/racetracks during events. Major professional…

Ground Control To Congress, Commencing Countdown, Engines Off: How Government Shutdown Could Impact Air Travel

benzinga.com The travel industry has experienced a surge since coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, fostering optimism for airline stocks. But now a potential government shutdown could…

How a government shutdown could affect travel

bostonherald.com By Sean Cudahy | NerdWallet If Congress cannot reach a spending deal by Oct. 1, a resulting government shutdown could significantly impact travel and not in the best way.…

Pilot's smooth landing amid "unpredictable" winds applauded

newsweek.com A video of a pilot navigating a challenging plane landing has gone viral on TikTok. The video was shared by Pilot Simona (known as @pilot_simona on TikTok), an airline…

New York airports socked with delays because of heavy rain

edition.cnn.com Torrential rain affecting most of New York City is having an effect on area air travel. The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a ground stop for New York’s LaGuardia…

A government shutdown could have long-lasting air travel consequences

axios.com Even a relatively brief government shutdown could exacerbate an ongoing air traffic controller shortage, with potentially serious operational and safety implications. Why it…

Congressional dysfunction could create a windfall for airlines

politico.com Airlines could pocket millions of dollars per day starting Sunday when the Federal Aviation Administration’s authority to collect taxes on airline tickets and fuel expires —…

A government shutdown won't stop air travel, but it could make it worse

nbcnews.com The U.S. air travel system is huge and complicated, and it could show significant signs of stress in the event of a federal government shutdown. As the hours tick by without…

Someone In the Middle East is Leading Aircraft Astray by Spoofing GPS Signals

forbes.com The spoofing is causing complete aircraft navigational system failures with one business jet almost straying into Iranian airspace without clearance. A flight data…

Federal government releases probe into Alaska heli-skiing crash that killed the billionaire who was the Czech Republic's richest man

fortune.com The probable cause of a heli-skiing crash in Alaska in 2021 that killed a Czech billionaire and four others was a failure by the pilot to adequately respond to whiteout…

Congress ‘frozen’ as lawmakers hurtle toward FAA lapse

politico.com It’s not just a broader government shutdown. By Sunday, the aviation system could also have almost all of its funding cut off if Congress can’t stop squabbling. And House…

FAA closes New Shepard mishap investigation

spacenews.com WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration announced Sept. 26 it had closed the mishap investigation into a failed launch by Blue Origin’s New Shepard vehicle more…

FAA closes investigation of Blue Origin launch failure

space.com Blue Origin's NS-23 New Shepard capsule pulls away from its doomed booster during a failed launch on Sept.12, 2022 near Van Horn, Texas. The U.S. Federal Aviation…

FAA closes investigation into Blue Origin rocket failure, requires 21 'corrective actions'

cnbc.com The moment of the anomaly during the New Shepard cargo mission NS-23, in which the booster's engine failed. The Federal Aviation Administration closed its investigation into…

FAA Closes Blue Origin Mishap Investigation

faa.gov The FAA has closed the Blue Origin New Shepard 23 mishap investigation. The final report cites the proximate cause of the Sept. 12, 2022, mishap as the structural failure of…

US government shutdown could add misery to air travel

reuters.com [1/2] Travelers wait in lines at LaGuardia Airport in New York City after hundreds of flights were grounded or delayed at New York-area airports as more air traffic…

Regulators close investigation into Blue Origin’s New Shepard anomaly

techcrunch.com The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has closed the investigation into a mishap that occurred last September during a launch of Blue Origin’s New Shepard vehicle, with…

Will a government shutdown affect your wallet? Here's what's at stake

cnbc.com American civilians and lawmakers are bracing, yet again, for a government shutdown. Congress has until Sept. 30 to come to an agreement on funding the federal government for…

Former flight attendant reveals where "secret" stash in plane bathroom is

newsweek.com Ever panicked to find you've run out of toilet paper while using the bathroom on a plane? Well, worry no longer now that you know where to find the "secret" supply,…

How would a government shutdown affect you?

siliconvalley.com By Anna Helhoski | NerdWallet With days left until a possible federal government shutdown, you might be wondering what this has to do with you. Every year Congress approves…

A government shutdown could make air travel even worse

businessinsider.com Secretary Buttigieg has been a vocal champion of President Biden's bipartisan infrastructure law. AP Photo/John Minchillo The government is set to run out of funding on…

Florida-bound JetBlue flight sends multiple people to the hospital for scary reason

thestreet.com In March, a Lufthansa flight was diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport after experiencing “significant turbulence.” Seven people on board were taken to area…

Woman finally flies first class with champagne but it doesn't go as planned

newsweek.com A video of a woman experiencing "crazy turbulence" on a first class flight with Emirates has gone viral on TikTok, where it has 1.4 million views at the time of writing. The…

I'm a former air traffic controller and I'm not alarmed by the recent number of close call collisions. Passengers shouldn't be either

aol.com None Kevin Karpé spent 31 years as an air traffic controller and air traffic manager. • None Karpé says the number of recent close call collisions is really not that…

Government shutdowns usually cause trouble at airports. This time could be worse

aol.com From longer security lines to disruptions in the control tower, airports are often where Americans can most directly feel the impact of a government shutdown. This time…

The Senate released its 79-page plan to avoid a shutdown. Here's what's in it

aol.com On Tuesday evening, the Senate released a deal that is likely the last chance to avert a government shutdown. The 79-page bill would keep the government open until November…

Plan to travel? How a government shutdown could affect your trip

cbsnews.com If the U.S. government shuts down next week, a lapse in federal funding to agencies that enable air travel could disrupt Americans' fall travel plans. Though Federal…

Senate introduces a bipartisan bill to keep the government open through Nov. 17

nbcnews.com WASHINGTON — Senate leaders released a short-term funding bill Tuesday — with four days left to avert a government shutdown at the end of this month — to keep money flowing…

Airline stocks fall again, with Southwest and JetBlue shares at multiyear lows

marketwatch.com The airline sector was suffering another broad selloff Tuesday, amid worries over how a government shutdown will hurt the industry and as falling ticket prices raise…

Several Injured As JetBlue Flight Encounters Severe Turbulence

weather.com A JetBlue flight from Ecuador to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, hit extreme turbulence while approaching the airport Monday, injuring at least eight people, including one crew…

What is affected by a government shutdown and how it could impact you

washingtonpost.com The United States is headed toward a government shutdown if Congress cannot pass legislation to extend funding before Oct. 1, a scenario that could interrupt key federal…

US investigating JetBlue flight after severe turbulence injures eight

theguardian.com The National Transportation Safety Board said it has opened an investigation into a JetBlue flight that experienced sudden severe turbulence on Monday, injuring seven…

NTSB probes JetBlue flight that experienced severe turbulence, injuring eight

reuters.com JetBlue Airways aircrafts are pictured at departure gates at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York June 15, 2013. REUTERS/Fred Prouser/File Photo Acquire…

8 hospitalized after JetBlue flight experiences 'sudden severe turbulence'

abcnews.go.com Seven customers and one crew member were taken to the hospital after a JetBlue Airlines flight encountered "sudden severe turbulence" early Monday as it neared Florida, the…

FAA: Normal operations after morning ground stop at AUS

kxan.com The Federal Aviation Administration said operations are normal after a ground stop was issued Monday morning at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. An FAA spokesperson…

Migrant housing is now an election issue in New Jersey

politico.com The Biden administration’s decision to float Atlantic City International Airport as one of 11 potential sites to house migrants living in New York City put New Jersey…

$5 bet on a WWII bomber now a $6 million challenge

thepointsguy.com In 1947, Milwaukie, Oregon, gas station owner Art Lacey learned that decommissioned B-17 bombers, the iconic four-engine "Flying Fortresses" used by the U.S. Army Air Forces…

It’s not just you. From record canceled flights to $1,300 car rentals, summer travel this year was a nightmare

aol.com There’s no scenario in which renting a car for a single day should cost $1,300. Yet, that was the price quoted to a few friends and me after our flight home was canceled…

It's not just you. From record canceled flights to $1,300 car rentals, summer travel this year was a nightmare

fortune.com There’s no scenario in which renting a car for a single day should cost $1,300. Yet, that was the price quoted to a few friends and me after our flight home was canceled…

Lawmakers are trying these three plans to fund the government

thehill.com Pressure is ratcheting up in Washington as the clock ticks closer to a government shutdown deadline with no deal in sight. House Republicans have been in the driver’s seat…

‘These aren’t incidents, they’re attacks’: FAA investigates after 3 aircraft in Boston are lit up by lasers

masslive.com Federal aviation officials have opened an investigation after three reports of laser lights striking aircraft in Boston this week. According to published reports, pilots in…

United Airlines resumes flights after nationwide ground stop due to technology issue

latimes.com In this file photo, a United Airlines airplane takes off over a plane on the runway at San Francisco International Airport. United Airlines temporarily grounded flights…

Government shutdowns can wreak more havoc than you think

politico.com If Washington succumbs to its latest government shutdown threat next month, the damage will stretch far beyond shuttered parks and darkened panda cams. The federal…

Escalating scandal grips airlines including American and Southwest, wreaking havoc on flight delays as nearly 100 planes find fake parts from company that…

fortune.com About 100 planes around the world have been caught up in a scandal that would be cartoonish if it weren’t so terrifying. It saw a dubious company, with fake employees and an…

Escalating scandal grips airlines including American and Southwest, wreaking havoc on flight delays and cancellations as nearly 100 planes find fake parts…

finance.yahoo.com About 100 planes around the world have been caught up in a scandal that would be cartoonish if it weren’t so terrifying. It saw a dubious company, with fake employees and an…