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FAA Finally Ditching Floppy Disks From Air Traffic Control
Over 400 locations are set to get the upgrade from the FAA's old system to a new, digitized system, but the cost keeps rising.
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The Buick Engine That Helped Launch The SR-71 Blackbird
The SR-71 Blackbird couldn't get into the air on its own. For its turbines to get up to speed, it needed some extra assistance from a Buick V8.
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Mid-Air Helicopter Collision Near Everest Base Camp Kills Tourist, Injures 2 Others
The two helicopters collided while trying to land in the same spot.
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FAA Finally Certifies Boeing 737 Max 10 For Commercial Delivery, Bringing The Entire 737 Family Into Service
After a five-year wait, the Federal Aviation Administration has approved the last member of Boeing's 737 Max family. Coming soon to an airport near you.
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Ukraine Evacuates Wounded Soldier Via Giant Drone
This represents the first time this has been pulled off with an actual person in an actual war, but the idea has been percolating for some time.
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U.S. Army Tests Bold New In-Flight Peeing Technology For Helicopter Pilots
Hopefully, should the need ever come, the enemy will find themselves facing pilots that are well hydrated and well relieved.
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Delta Passenger Arrested After Airport Tug Joyride Ends With Crash
Sometimes you just have to go outside and stretch your legs before a long flight.
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Boeing Wins Navy Contract, Will Make All Sixth-Generation Fighters Across All U.S. Service Branches
Other than the fact that it exists and a few foggy artist's rendering, we don't know much about the F/A-XX.
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United Passengers Only Got A $175 Voucher After 12 Hours Stuck On Grounded Plane
It's fair to say the passengers would want a full refund after their lengthy ordeal, but United Airlines didn't rush to whip out its corporate checkbook.
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One Of The World's Most Remote Airports Is At Risk Of Closing, Jeopardizing Transpacific Flights
Henderson Field on Midway Atoll is on the verge of closure unless the FAA undertakes a $100 million upgrade effort.
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Could China Beat The U.S. To Re-Introducing Supersonic Commercial Flight To The World?
When the Concorde died, so did commercial supersonic flight. Now the U.S. and China both are starting new efforts, and each has certain advantages.
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TSA, Like Your Local Grocery Store, Says Workers Aren't Allowed To Sit
The Trump Administration seems to really hate the Transportation Security Administration.
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A Pilot Sponsored By Red Lion Gasoline Decided He Should Make A Real Lion His Co-Pilot
It took a 1930s promotional genius to realize that if your company's mascot was a red lion, it would pay off to put an actual lion cub in the cockpit.
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A Helicopter's 'Jesus Nut' Is The Last Thing You Want To Bust During A Flight
You don't want any components failing in the middle of a helicopter ride, but this one should be of particular concern anytime you're airborne.
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Guys Who Fished Military Drone Out Of The Ocean Can't Wait To Update Their Tinder Profile Pictures
The charter boat fishermen found the drone floating in the ocean and pulled it aboard, right alongside their various finned catches of the day.
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I'm Sorry, Did Tommy Tuberville Somehow Not Know The Airline Industry Is Full Of Furries?
I thought this was pretty common knowledge.
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Sean Duffy Wants Another $30 Billion To Fix Air Traffic Control
The total cost for modernizing air traffic control's infrastructure has now ballooned to over $42 billion dollars, with companies like Amtrak catching strays.
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Feds Begin Leaving The Skies To AI In DC, Kick Off $875 Million Investment On SMART AI Tool
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.
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Lucas Museum Of Narrative Art Has The Best Collection Of Vehicular Art I've Ever Seen
Beyond all the "Star Wars" models, George Lucas' $1 billion museum has amazing illustrations, comics and paintings featuring boats, planes, cars and spaceships.
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Cut Fiber Optic Cable Plunges New York City And Philadelphia Airports Into Chaos
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.
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A Silk Necktie Is The Symbol For The Most Grateful Club Of Military Pilots
Since the first in-service ejection in 1949, Martin-Baker claims that its seats have saved over 7,800 lives.
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American Airlines Expecting To Pay Extra $1 Billion For Fuel Thanks To Iran War
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.
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TSA May Let You Welcome Your Loved Ones Home Right At The Airport Gate Again
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.
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The US Army Was Using Drones Way Before Most People Realize
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.
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Airline Defends Low Flyover Through Stadium Smokeshow
The aerial display was admittedly cool as hell, especially with the second plane climbing through the smoke after clearing the playing surface.
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Car Vs. Airplane Engines: Why They're Built Differently
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.
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