NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman flew a vintage jet fighter at a Fourth of July air show in Washington, D.C., despite objections from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding safety concerns in densely populated areas. The FAA had initially denied Isaacman's request to allow four 1970s jets to participate in the event celebrating America's 250th birthday. Isaacman expressed confidence in the safety of the flyover.

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NASA Leader Flew His Vintage Jet at DC Air Show Over FAA Objections

The regulator initially denied Jared Isaacman’s request to fly in the Freedom 250 celebration, calling the aircraft too dangerous for densely populated areas

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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said in an interview there was no question about whether the flyover could be conducted safely.Matt Rourke/AP

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman flew a vintage jet fighter at the Fourth of July air show over Washington, D.C., despite objections by federal air-safety regulators.

A representative for Isaacman late last month petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration to allow four 1970s-built jets to join aircraft flying over the National Mall for America’s 250th birthday celebration.

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NASA Leader Flew His Vintage Jet at DC Air Show Over FAA Objections

The regulator initially denied Jared Isaacman’s request to fly in the Freedom 250 celebration, calling the aircraft too dangerous for densely populated areas

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