FAA-Mandated Flight Cuts Continue As Controllers Miss 2nd Paycheck
The FAA-mandated flight cuts will remain in place until it's deemed safe to lift the order, not when the shutdown officially ends.
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The Tesla Semi Is Old Enough To Get A Facelift, But It's Still Not At Full-Scale Production Yet
Elon Musk says volume production of the facelifted Semi will start at Tesla's new Nevada factory in 2026, which is also not open yet.
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Why Boeing Didn't Stick With One Engine Option For The 787
Both General Electric and Rolls-Royce offer their own engines for Boeing's 787. Here's why the Dreamliner didn't just stick with one or the other.
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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Tried To Buy 737s From Bankrupt Spirit Airlines That It Didn't Own And Also Didn't Have Engines
Fresh from spending $200 million taxpayer dollars on private jets in the middle of a government shutdown, Noem was also looking for ICE to purchase ten 737s.
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FAA Grounds MD-11 Cargo Planes After Detached Engine Found Following Fiery Crash
The NTSB is still investigating the crash, but noted that the UPS MD-11's left engine detached from the wing during its takeoff roll.
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Can China's New C919 Jet Really Compete With Boeing And Airbus?
The C919 from China's homegrown aircraft manufacturer Comac is in the air, but does it pose a challenge to heavyweights like the Boeing 737 and the Airbus A320?
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What Happens To Massive Cruise Ships At The End Of Their Lifespan?
Ever wondered where cruise ships go to die? The process involves dangerous labor and environmental risks, but some ships are transformed rather than torn apart.
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How A Loophole Lets You Fly This Electric VTOL Without A Pilot's License
You need a pilot's license to fly most aircraft. However, a loophole allows you to fly certain ultralight aircraft with no formal training. Here's how it works.
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Florida Man Defrauds Investors To Buy Boeing 737s, Pockets Lots Of The Cash For Himself
Joshua Wander, an investor in budget airlines Flair and Bonza, told his lenders that he was going to buy 134 of the 737 MAX, but he only ended up getting 38.
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Judge Allows DOJ To Drop Criminal Charges Against Boeing Over Fatal Crashes, Case Dismissed
Despite the judge's clear disdain for the DOJ's decision, he concluded that he didn't have the authority to overrule it.
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Airport Lounge Chaos Sparked By Exploding Power Bank Inside Man's Pocket
The man was hospitalized with minor burns to his leg and fingers, and he was the only person injured as the lounge was quickly evacuated by staff.
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[Update] Trump Administration's Trans Passport Ban Okayed By Supreme Court
Exactly what this means for existing passport holders is unclear.
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UPS Cargo Plane Crash Death Toll Rises To 12, As Authorities Give Up On Finding Anyone Who's Missing Still Alive
Two days after a UPS cargo plane crashed in Kentucky, the confirmed death toll has risen to 12, with nine people still unaccounted for.
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If You 'Don't Want To Be Stranded' Buy A Backup Ticket On A Different Airline, Says Frontier CEO
It's completely unheard of that an airline executive would ever suggest spending money with a competitor.
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Republicans Order Airlines To Offer Fewer Flights (Just In Time For The Holidays)
Republicans announced plans to reduce air travel in at least 40 markets on Wednesday, citing the need to make things easier on unpaid air traffic controllers.
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Death Toll In UPS Cargo Plane Crash Rises To 9
The death toll in the crash of a United Parcel Service cargo plane, near Louisville, Kentucky's Muhammed Ali International Airport, has risen to nine.
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Why Do Ships Measure Speed In Knots?
The answer has its roots in Portuguese, Dutch, and English sailors who needed a way to tell how fast they were going in an era before the GPS.
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[UPDATE] UPS Cargo Plane Crashes Near Louisville Airport In Fiery Explosion
Currently, details on the crash are limited, but UPS said the plane was a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 that was headed to Honolulu when it went down.
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The US Military Is Retiring The A-10 Warthog: Here's Why
The A-10 Warthog has been a mainstay of America's military for over four decades, and it's still feared on the battlefield. But it's time for it to go.
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Experimental 'Quiet' Supersonic Prototype Achieves First Flight
Commercial supersonic travel just got one step closer to reality.
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Peter Thiel-Funded War Drone Demonstration Goes Up In Flames (Literally)
All the drones missed, and one even managed to light its battery on fire and completely burn up.
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America's Highway Numbering System Is Hiding A Giant Math Puzzle
Believe it or not, highway numbers actually make sense. Here's the logic behind odd and even routes, and why the system isn’t as simple as it seems.
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Air Traffic Control Is Struggling Through The Federal Shutdown And It Could Get Even Worse
Would you show up for work if the federal government deemed your job essential but didn't pay you? I know I wouldn't.
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These Are Some Of The Least RV-Friendly Cities And States In The U.S.: Here's Why
Traveling in an RV can be a great way to explore the country, but not every place is equally hospitable. Here are the cities and states you may want to avoid.
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Every Variant Of The F-35, And What Makes Them Unique
The F-35's development costs are well over $1 trillion, but then again it's really three planes in one. Here's what sets each apart from the others.
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Flight Attendant Fight Delays United Flight By 4 Hours
There wasn't a blow-by-blow report, so it's not clear what happened before the passengers were deplaned.
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These Are The Oldest Highways In The U.S. Still Being Used Today
A road trip is a great way to see the country and rediscover your freedom, especially when that trip leads you down one of the oldest highways in the U.S.
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