FAA Grounds MD‑11 After Crash, Cuts Flights Amid Shutdown, Tests Laser Backpack Drones
TL;DR
* MD‑11 Grounding After Louisville Crash: FAA Issues Emergency Directive, Holding Fleet for Inspection.
* FAA Mandates 10% Flight Cuts Amid Government Shutdown, Slowing U.S. Travel and Heightening Delays.
* Laser‑Equipped Backpack Drones (PDW) Tested in Military Operations, Demonstrating New Tactical Drone Capabilities.
MD‑11 Grounding After Louisville