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Russia Is Getting So Starved For Fuel That It May Start Putting Car Gas Into Planes

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The fuel used for planes isn't the same as automotive fuel, but Russia may soon be shifting to the lower-octane gas for planes as supplies are running low.

This 1967 TWA Recruitment Film Reveals The Splendor Of Its Finishing School For Flight Attendants: What's Streaming

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:05:00 +0000

Attendants are remarkably more diverse as well and not judged by appearances or whether or not they've had children.

How The Beechcraft Bonanza Plane Earned The Nickname 'Doctor Killer'

staff@jalopnik.com (Erik Sherman) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:25:00 +0000

You might have heard of the 'Goblin' or read about the 'Guppy' Boeing, but the 'Doctor Killer' moniker for the Bonanza stands alone. It's a complicated story.

Airbus Wants Near-10,000 Mile Nonstop Flights, And This Is The Plane To Do It

staff@jalopnik.com (Brontë Wieland) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:25:00 +0000

The longest nonstop commercial flights, such as those from New York City to Singapore, last around 19 hours. But 22-hour flights could soon become reality.

Google Earth Now Has A Browser Flight Simulator Mode

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Some of us fantasize about soaring around the world, but don't want to shell out for airliner-accurate simulators or learn proper air traffic control protocol.

We Need A New Way To Fly In A GPS-Jammed World

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:27:04 +0000

CNN says that 900 commercial flights per day are getting jammed.

For One Week A Year, This Small-Town Wisconsin Airport Becomes The Busiest In The World

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

While large international hubs are typically the world's busiest airports, the airport in this small city holds that title for about one week each year.

United Airlines Strands World Cup Commentary Team Over 200 Miles From Their Destination At 3 AM

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Logistics are hard.

8 Killed In B-52 Bomber Crash At Edwards Air Force Base

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:30:25 +0000

The US Air Force plans to keep the B-52 in service through 2050.

Man Finds Out Slapping A Flight Attendant's Ass To Get Her Attention Will Land You Federal Charges And Maybe 20 Years In Prison

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Add this to the "things we didn't think we needed to tell you not to do while on a plane" list.

Why Are Some Airport Runways Concrete While Others Are Asphalt?

staff@jalopnik.com (Brontë Wieland) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:25:00 +0000

If you've ever looked out over an airport, you might have noticed runways aren't all the same. But what are the reasons behind differing surfaces?

The 70-Year-Old Plane Disaster That Led To The Creation Of The FAA

staff@jalopnik.com (Erik Sherman) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0000

The management of airspace changed forever after a mid-air collision between two commercial airlines in 1956. Learn what led to the creation of the FAA.

Want To Fly To Japan In Two Hours? This Jet Could One Day Make That A Reality

staff@jalopnik.com (Brontë Wieland) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:05:00 +0000

Could a flight across the world take just two hours? It might, if we master hypersonic travel - and a group of Japanese researchers is on the right track.

The Air Force One 747 That Qatar Gifted To Trump Is Getting Its Finishing Touches

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Trump will be allowed to keep this plane for himself after he leaves office, despite $1 billion in taxpayer dollars invested in refitting an aircraft.

Viral Video Demonstrates That You Can Indeed Drift With A Helicopter

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Instead of arguing about whether this is, technically, a drift, just watch the video.

Here's How A Plane Can Land Safely With A Flat Tire

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Frank) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

If your car gets a flat, you're wise to pull over immediately, or you risk ruining the tire and worse. Pilots aloft, though, can't just stop flying.

Airline Pilot Arrested For Allegedly Flying With Fake License For 17 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:41:05 +0000

The airline didn't discover "anomalies" in his license documentation until 2025, the same year that the pilot retired.

Watch NASA Inch Closer To Its Sonic Thump Theory With The X-59's First Supersonic Flight

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0000

The purpose of the X-59 is to make faster air travel possible, without continually rattling the people of the continental U.S.

Airplanes Could Soon Be Going Hybrid, Too

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:25:00 +0000

The hybrid approach has the advantage of being compatible with existing airframes.

The Largest Plane You Can Fly On In 2026 Is Indeed Quite Large

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:25:00 +0000

There are some massive planes out there that offer plenty of room and some incredible comfort. And this passenger plane has been the biggest around since 2005.