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July 6, 2026
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman Conducts Flyover Over D.C. Despite FAA Denial
- The FAA denied NASA's request for a flyover due to safety risks associated with the vintage jets, labeling them as 'very high-risk' for operation over populated areas.
- Jared Isaacman used a loophole to transfer the aircraft from private to public use under NASA, allowing the flyover to proceed despite FAA objections.
- The flyover was part of the America 250 celebrations, with Isaacman flying alongside Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
2 Sources
- The FAA denied a request for NASA’s head to fly his vintage jet over DC for safety concerns. He did it anywayJul 6, 2026 at 4:29 PM · Independent
- NASA chief Jared Isaacman flew private military jets over D.C. for July 4th despite FAA disapprovalJul 9, 2026 at 12:10 AM · CBS News