SpaceX Starship Explodes Again: The Week in Aerospace

This week, SpaceX’s Starship exploded midflight for the second time, prompting an investigation by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Meanwhile, three Mexican airports were recognized in the 2024 ASQ Awards for excellence in passenger experience. Additionally, Mexico’s Felipe Ángeles International Airport is set to mark its third anniversary, still falling short of its 20 million passengers goal.

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ACI World Recognizes 3 Mexican Airports in 2024 ASQ Awards

Airports Council International (ACI) World, in partnership with Amadeus, has announced the winners of the 2024 ASQ Airport Experience Awards. These esteemed awards, based solely on passenger feedback, honor airports that have shown exceptional commitment to providing outstanding customer experiences.

AIFA Marks 3 Years Falling Short of 20 Million Passengers Goal

The Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) is set to mark its third anniversary on March 21, but it is falling short of the expectations initially set by officials, according to industry experts. Original projections predicted AIFA would handle 20 million passengers annually within its first three years. But the airport has only served 10.47 million passengers to date, an average of 3.5 million per year.

SpaceX Starship Explodes Again, FAA Launches Investigation

SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft exploded midflight for the second consecutive time in a row, disrupting air traffic in Florida and prompting an investigation by the FAA. The incident occurred during the eighth test flight of the vehicle, which launched from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Texas at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday.