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The US military invasion of Venezuela led to a travel ban that stranded many wealthy vacationers in St. Barts, prompting social media posts and mockery, highlighting the privilege and frustration of the 1% during international conflicts.
Airlines face ongoing disruptions with thousands of flights canceled due to FAA-imposed restrictions at major airports, as the government shutdown continues, though a Senate deal may soon end the shutdown.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch carrying NASA's Mars ESCAPADE probes was postponed due to weather and upcoming FAA restrictions during the government shutdown, with efforts underway to secure an exemption for a future launch attempt.
Blue Origin is working with the FAA to secure an exemption for the Nov. 9 launch of its New Glenn rocket carrying a NASA Mars mission, amid new FAA restrictions on commercial launches due to air traffic management issues caused by a government shutdown. The launch is scheduled from Cape Canaveral, with backup plans in place, and ongoing discussions with FAA and NASA aim to ensure the mission proceeds safely and on time.
SpaceX is set to launch 29 Starlink satellites from Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 rocket, with the launch scheduled for early Saturday morning. The mission coincides with new FAA restrictions on commercial launches between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. due to government shutdown impacts, potentially affecting upcoming launches and requiring possible exemptions for certain missions.
The stock market saw gains with the Dow rising nearly 200 points after positive inflation data, led by Boeing's surge on easing FAA restrictions; tech stocks like Intel and GlobalFoundries also performed well, while Apple and Costco experienced declines amid mixed earnings and economic indicators.
Boeing's stock rose after reports that the FAA will ease restrictions on aircraft deliveries, allowing the company to increase production and perform final safety checks on the 737 Max. Major orders from Norwegian Group and Turkish Airlines also contributed to the positive outlook, with Turkish Airlines planning to double its Boeing fleet. The FAA's approval could come soon, boosting Boeing's production rate and stock performance.
The FAA will continue flight restrictions at Newark Liberty International Airport through the end of 2025 to manage delays caused by staffing, equipment issues, and ongoing runway construction, with caps on departures and arrivals to ensure safety and improve reliability.