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September 20, 2024

Airborne 09.20.24: Musk May Sue FAA, Van's Parts Issues, USMC Honors Hero

 Also: Sky-High Harassment, Starlink Expands To 2,500 Airliners, Skyborne Academy, Air Canada 

 
 
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has threatened to sue the FAA over recent fines. He claims that the agency’s proposed penalties are an overreach of power and politically driven. Musk’s threat follows just a few hours after the FAA suggested a $633,009 fine for alleged violations during two Falcon 9 launches last year. He characterized the FAA’s actions as regulatory overreach and an example of “lawfare”. Van’s Aircraft says it has been questioned by several builders recently regarding variations in the depth of stiffening rings and beads in formed aluminum ribs. While understanding the reason for the questions,



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