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Zohran Mamdani's Plan To Fix The Crumbling Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Is Bad, But It's The Best We Can Get

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:24:36 +0000

This is likely the best option that's politically and economically viable, and it solves an issue that costs the city hundreds of millions of dollars each year.

Empty Tanker Pays $4.6 Million To Cut Panama Canal Line

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:05:00 +0000

Obviously, it would be a dream for shippers to avoid the auctions, the locks and Panama entirely.

Climate Change Presented China With A New Potential Shipping Route For These Stressful Economic Times: The Arctic

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

It's not a route for the faint of heart.

Trump Administration Covers Up Real Reason USS Abraham Lincoln Hasn't Been Resupplied: Because Iran Blew Up The Resupply Base

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:31:49 +0000

Sailors and Marines on the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) have been enduring for a record-setting 250 days at sea

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.

Crew Of Aircraft Carrier In Persian Gulf Reaches Breaking Point, Multiple Attempted Overboards Reported

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:45:16 +0000

The USS Abraham Lincoln has spent a record-setting time at sea, going over 250 days without going into port, straining the mental health of those onboard.

LA Metro To Give $600 To 2,000 LA County Residents Who Don't Drive Their Car For Five Weeks

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0000

With the 2028 Olympics on the horizon, Los Angeles Metro is offering a cash incentive to convince residents that they can get around without a car.

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.

Those Exit Numbers On Highways Are Telling You More Than You Might Think

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:45:00 +0000

There's method amid the confusion.

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.

Florida Thinks Flying Cars Are A Better Use Of $200 Million Than EV Chargers

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0000

The cure for congestion is better public transit, but that conversation is so far outside the realm of possibility for Florida, it's not even worth having.

Religious Fanatics Replace Crying Babies As Worst Passengers To Encounter On Your Next Flight

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0000

Sadly, the rest of the internet voicing its distain for sky preachers who ruin flights hasn't deterred this new generation of TikTok-fueled fanatics.

Expedition Investigating Possible Wreckage Of Amelia Earhart's Plane Might Just Be Looking At A Downed Coconut Tree, But Why Not Check?

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:05:00 +0000

For years, questions about Amelia Earhart's final flight have gone unanswered, but satellite images show what could be her plane on a remote island.

What's The Difference Between A Camper And An RV?

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0000

It might be easy to lump campers and RVs together in casual conversation. But they actually have some pretty distinct differences worth keeping in mind.

Before You Head Out On Your Boat, Remember The 1/3 Rule

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:05:00 +0000

Experienced boaters follow a simple rule before heading out, helping them stay prepared and avoid serious problems when conditions or plans change.