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Hartsfield-Jackson Might Replace TSA With Private Security After Shutdown Walkouts

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:30:22 +0000

Over a third of the TSA agents at Atlanta's airport walked out during the agency's 2026 shutdown. Now city officials are thinking about a radical solution.

Here Are The 42 Aircraft The Pentagon Has Lost In Iran, According To Congress, Since The Pentagon Won't Say

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Wed, 20 May 2026 22:29:53 +0000

Obviously, an operation this large was always going to suffer losses. The question becomes whether or not the price is worth the result.

Adding A Sidecar To Your Harley-Davidson Isn't For The Faint Of Heart

staff@jalopnik.com (Erik Sherman) — Wed, 20 May 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Want to add a sidecar to your Harley-Davidson? it's not as easy as bolting it on and calling it a day. The DIY route takes time, patience, and the right gear.

The BMW Vision K18 Is A Honda Rune On Creatine

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Tue, 19 May 2026 16:50:05 +0000

If BMW wants to add some serious swagger to their lineup, this performance-focused, aluminum-faired tourer with a 1.8-liter inline six will do the job.

Boeing Reportedly Ignored Cracked Part Reports Before The Disastrous UPS Crash That Killed 15

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Wed, 20 May 2026 15:17:41 +0000

Investigators "found records of 10 previous flaws in the same key parts that help secure engines to wings of other similar planes, and most of them were never reported to the FAA."

12 Of The Largest Engines Ever Built

staff@jalopnik.com (Ivo Gievski) — Tue, 19 May 2026 12:45:00 +0000

When you think of a large engine, you probably think of a heavy-duty truck V8. But the engines that actually power our world are bigger than your house.

This Is The Massive Barge NASA Uses To Transport Space Rockets

staff@jalopnik.com (Erik Sherman) — Tue, 19 May 2026 00:25:00 +0000

The components used to launch the Artemis II astronauts into space are truly massive. Here's how NASA moves those parts around the country.

Why Leather Is Still The Ideal Material For Motorcycle Jackets

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Sat, 16 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Not all motorcycle gear is created equal, with the material determining its level of protection and durability. And yes, leather absolutely still beats textile.

Endless Stream Of Empty Waymos Terrorizing Suburban Atlanta Neighborhood

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 15 May 2026 16:11:57 +0000

Like a flock of confused pigeons, dozens of empty robotaxis keep returning to a random Atlanta neighborhood.

Repo Man Had 'Six Hours To Find 20 Pilots' While Seizing Jet Aircraft From Bankrupt Spirit Airlines

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Thu, 14 May 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Repossessing a jet isn't quite as straightforward as a car, it turns out.

Airplane Ashtrays Still Exist Because People Have A Hard Time Following Rules

staff@jalopnik.com (Adrian Taylor) — Wed, 13 May 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Smoking has been banned on commercial flights since 2000, so why do brand new airplanes still come with ashtrays installed in the bathroom?

This WWII Plane Is Flying Again After Being Found Under 268 Feet Of Greenland Ice

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Glacier Girl flies again.

Frontier Customer Service Faults Passenger For Not Taking Bags With Her During Emergency Evacuation After Plane Strikes Pedestrian On Runway

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Mon, 11 May 2026 19:17:03 +0000

If you've been told this once, you've been told it 100 times: when you're evacuating a plane in an emergency situation, leave all carry-on items behind.

Motorcycle Hangs Out After Crash Launches It On To Street Sign

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:28:50 +0000

Authorities then had to figure out how to remove the motorcycle from the light pole, which was a whole thing.

Texas Homeowners Sue SpaceX For Damage From Rocket Launches

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Sun, 10 May 2026 22:25:00 +0000

SpaceX likely will quietly settle it for non-trivial (though not mind-blowing) sum and then just keep on doing what it's doing: going fast and breaking stuff.

The Evel Knievel Experience Is Opening In Las Vegas

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sun, 10 May 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Now anyone will be able to take a VR ride and experience Knievel's wild jumps for themselves.

This Might Be The Slowest Sustained Engine RPM Ever

staff@jalopnik.com (Erik Sherman) — Sun, 10 May 2026 15:25:00 +0000

These engines took minutes to start up and their unique two-stroke design allowed them to idle by rocking back and forth, completing 0 revolutions per minute.

Transportation Secretary Took 7 Months Off To Drive Around The USA Because 'We Live In A Pornhub World,' According To His Wife

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Fri, 08 May 2026 22:10:09 +0000

Sean Duffy took those seven months to film a reality show called "The Great American Road Trip," because of course he did.

A Different Kind Of 'Drone Strike': A Passenger Airliner Reported Hitting A Consumer UAV

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Fri, 08 May 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Moral of the story: keep your drones under 400 feet, kids. You really, really don't want to hit an airplane filled with people.

These Are Your Airport Rituals

staff@jalopnik.com (Erin Marquis) — Fri, 08 May 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Delays, surcharges, and rising ticket prices mean "the friendly skies" aren't feeling so friendly. Here's how you make the best of the airport experience.