What Happened
Regulatory Shift Accepts Greater Risk Amid Rising Launch Cadence
The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted a cap on commercial flights passing through higher-risk airspace tied to rocket launches and reentries, as reported by The Air Current. The decision, outlined in FAA Order 1030.8, aims to accommodate the rising cadence of US launches, which has already led to disruptions in commercial air traffic. The move has been criticized by the Air Line Pilots Association, which argues that reducing safety standards is not an acceptable solution. The FAA’s decision was first reported by The Air Current.