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Feds Begin Leaving The Skies To AI In DC, Kick Off $875 Million Investment On SMART AI Tool

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0000

For now, the soft rollout is underway and the AI SMART software is expected to be fully implemented in airports across the country by 2028.

Cut Fiber Optic Cable Plunges New York City And Philadelphia Airports Into Chaos

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:35:29 +0000

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said it would take 13 hours to repair, but the fix should be completed soon - still, hundreds of flights have been canceled.

A Silk Necktie Is The Symbol For The Most Grateful Club Of Military Pilots

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:05:00 +0000

Since the first in-service ejection in 1949, Martin-Baker claims that its seats have saved over 7,800 lives.

American Airlines Expecting To Pay Extra $1 Billion For Fuel Thanks To Iran War

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:46:31 +0000

While the carrier is attempting to cut its fuel use by preemptively canceling flights, the added cost will ultimately be reflected in higher ticket prices.

TSA May Let You Welcome Your Loved Ones Home Right At The Airport Gate Again

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:51:25 +0000

You won't be able to eat at your favorite airport restaurant on a whim, but if you apply ahead of time, TSA may let you into a few select airports.

The US Army Was Using Drones Way Before Most People Realize

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:05:00 +0000

Early unmanned aircraft were developed over 100 years ago. It took a lot of work to get them off the ground, though, and to head toward their intended targets.

Airline Defends Low Flyover Through Stadium Smokeshow

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0000

The aerial display was admittedly cool as hell, especially with the second plane climbing through the smoke after clearing the playing surface.

Car Vs. Airplane Engines: Why They're Built Differently

staff@jalopnik.com (Erik Sherman) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0000

The engine in your car and the one in a small plane have more in common than you might think, but there are plenty of differences between the two. Here's why.

Airplanes Should Not Have Windows

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

I'm sure a bunch of you disagree, so prepare to hurl insults at me in the comments below. I don't care if this makes you boo, I've seen what makes you cheer.

FAA Fires Two LaGuardia Controllers For Leaving Work Early Before Fatal Crash

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:08:02 +0000

Veteran controllers revealed that it was common for shift supervisors to let overworked controllers go home early as a reward.

Google Bid $10 Million For Spirit Airlines' Corporate Data To Train AI

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:28:48 +0000

A bankruptcy court will decide whether or not to approve the sale to Google in early September.

Boeing's Smallest 737 Max Variant Finally Achieves FAA Certification After A Decade Of Trying

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:29:20 +0000

It's yet another win for Boeing, which has been on a bit of a streak lately.

A $100 Coin-Sized Device Can Hijack A Boeing 737

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0000

Before you cancel your flights, the team went out of its way to say that they all still fly on Boeing 737s. They don't think this is an imminent threat.

5 Facts About Air Force One That We Swear We Didn't Make Up

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:25:00 +0000

Air Force One isn't just a plush Boeing 747 that flies the president from point A to point B. It's an airborne oval office designed to survive a nuclear war.

Florida Man Just Needed A Nap, So He Jumped A Barbed Wire Fence To Break Into An Airbus A320 And Sleep In The Bathroom

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:05:00 +0000

JetBlue is claiming that this entire incident caused a flight delay, costing the giant corporation a grand total of $2,400.

Planes Have To Enter The 'Oceanic Entry Point' With Perfect Timing

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0000

Pilots face unique challenges when flying over oceans, including a lack of radar coverage. Here's how they manage and why timing is so crucial in these zones.

21-Year-Old Flight Instructor Successfully Threads The Needle Through Highway Signage In Emergency Landing

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:26:34 +0000

"I feel my training has prepared me exceptionally well for this moment," said Emily Shelton, the pilot who safely landed the plane.

Marine One Came Within A Mile Of Hitting Regional Jet Over DC, Corps Called Flight Routine

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:12:59 +0000

The cause of the two incidents may even be related.

Civilian Medevac Crash Likely Caused By Military GPS Jamming Exercise

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:38:13 +0000

The crash was likely the first for civilian aircraft in the United States where GPS jamming was a contributing factor.

Watch A Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric Drive Underneath The World's Largest Aircraft While It Takes Off

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Race car driver Patrick Long had to hold pace at the Cayenne EV's top speed while the massive Stratolaunch Roc took off, and the resulting video is awesome.