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Dive, Breach And Do Barrel Rolls Like A Majestic Ocean Beast In This Ridiculous 'Boat'

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0000

For those of us who want the chaotic freedom of an airborne 8,000-pound aquatic mammal, a California company has just the thing to make that dream a reality.

New United Airlines Trial Allows Passengers To Drop Off Their Checked Bags The Night Before Flights

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:26:43 +0000

One airline is exploring ways to make the line to its check-in counter move more efficiently.

A Bomb Exploded Inside LaGuardia Airport In 1975, Killing 11 People, And America Mostly Just Forgot About It

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Over 50 years after it occurred, the bombing that rocked one of New York's largest airports remains an unsolved case.

Here's Everything We Know About The Crash China Doesn't Want You To Know About

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:54:23 +0000

In the long term, don't be surprised if we never get a full, official accounting of what happened.

Trump's Fancy New Plane Is Too Big A Target To Fly On

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:21:16 +0000

Air Force One is arguably the most recognizable aircraft in the world.

This Adorable Minibot Could Be The Future Of Cleaning Oil Spills More Effectively

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0000

The"Electronic Dolphin," is a the minibot created by engineers at RMIT University to help clean up oil spills in a more effective and eco-conscious way.

Firework Hits Delta Flight As It's Landing Because That's How America Celebrates The 4th Of July

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0000

The pilots were able to land the plane without any issues, but the Federal Aviation Administration still plans to investigate the incident.

118,000 HP To Reach 67 MPH: The HSC Francisco Is The Fastest Passenger Ship In Service

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:25:00 +0000

See what happens when engineers pack extreme horsepower into a lightweight catamaran hull to achieve unmatched nautical velocity.

FAA Wants To Legalize Supersonic Flight If Sonic Booms Stay Quiet Enough

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:25:00 +0000

What the FAA is saying now is, hey, the speed of the plane isn't the problem; the sonic boom's power is. So why not regulate the latter instead of the former?

Heroic Final Flight Of The Skydweller Drone Lasted Eight Days Through A Storm And Still Nearly Made It Home

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0000

In all, the Skydweller flew for 192 hours and 14 minutes. Alas, the storm won in the end, and the noble flyer now resides at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.

Japan's L0 Series Maglev Is The Fastest Passenger Train Ever Made At A Verified 375 MPH

staff@jalopnik.com (Michael Frank) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:25:00 +0000

Frictionless, wheel-less, and incredibly fast. Click to learn how magnetic levitation powers the most extreme high-speed transit technology on Earth.

Drone Collides With Plane Landing At JFK Airport

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:19:07 +0000

Drone flyers are seemingly getting more ambitious and less aware of the law with each passing day.

I Hope F-35s Don't Need Radar, Because They're Being Delivered Without Any

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0000

You'll be pleased to learn that America's brave pilots will be getting... ballast. Because the nose is too light to fly properly without the radar inside.

The Largest Commercial Jet Engine On Earth Also Has Large And Unique Problems

staff@jalopnik.com (Benjamin Gracias) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Set to power the world's biggest commercial jet, overcoming the engineering hurdles of this massive engine pushed its launch date seven years behind schedule.

Joe Biden And Donald Trump Crushed Spirit Airlines In Rare Bipartisan Effort

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Though they haven't agreed on much over the years, neither Biden nor Trump provided the kind of help Spirit would have needed to stay afloat.

School Buses Still Mostly Run On Diesel, And That Might Not Be Great For Kids' Health

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:05:00 +0000

Breathing diesel fumes isn't great for anyone's health, but a large number of school buses are still using the fuel despite the risks it poses to children.

FAA Announces AI Models To Fix Its Safety And Congestion Issues

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0000

The AI models will hopefully identify locations that cause more problems than normal, which the FAA can then turn into new guidance, investments, or upgrades.

FCC No Longer Fears Chinese Toys, Lifts Ban On Super-Cheap Drones

staff@jalopnik.com (Nicholas Werner) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:25:00 +0000

Worry not, citizen, for that 6-year-old with a bright blue mini-quadcopter is not a terrorist!

Yes, You Can Test A Boat Motor Out Of The Water: Here's How

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Boats engines are made to run in the water, which acts as their coolant. But you can test a boat motor on dry land with a simple piece of equipment.

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.