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  • Spirit Airlines planes sit parked at the Phoenix Goodyear Airport on May 8, 2026 in Goodyear, Arizona. The budget airline ceased all operations on May 2, 2026.
    18

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

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

    By Ryan Erik King 21 hours ago Read More
  • A Boeing 737 Max 7 during a demonstration flight
    31

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

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

    By Nicholas Werner 22 hours ago Read More
  • Brooklyn, NY, USA - June 16, 2024: After 80 years of heavy daily use, New York plans to replace the rusting iconic triple cantilever section of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in Brooklyn Heights.  by: George Wirt
    60

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

    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.

    By Amber DaSilva 2 days ago Read More
  • Ship passing through Panama Canal
    22

    Empty Tanker Pays $4.6 Million To Cut Panama Canal Line

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

    By Ryan Erik King 3 days ago Read More
  • A nuclear-powered Russian ship navigates the icy waters of the Arctic shipping route.
    51

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

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

    By Lalita Chemello 4 days ago Read More
  • EDITOR'S NOTE: This Handout image was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images' editorial policy.) In this handout photo obtained from the U.S. Defence Department, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) sail in the Arabian Sea, Feb. 6, 2026. According to the U.S. government, the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. The deployment to the region comes as the U.S. continues to put pressure on Iran over its nuclear program and its response to recent anti-government protests. (Handout photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jesse Monford/U.S. Navy via Getty Images)
    207

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

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

    By Logan K. Carter 8 days ago Read More
  • The researchers designed, built and programmed a small hardware device, which acts as a third-party entity that takes over two key computers on a 737 aircraft.
    8

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

    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.

    By Nicholas Werner 9 days ago Read More
  • The U.S. Air Force One parked on tarmac at an airfield
    77

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

    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.

    By Benjamin Gracias 10 days ago Read More
  • A JetBlue Airbus A320 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport with a mobile staircase attached
    13

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

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

    By Nicholas Werner 12 days ago Read More
  • An airliner flies over the ocean toward the setting sun
    14

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

    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.

    By Nicholas Werner 14 days ago Read More
  • The USS Abraham Lincoln at sea
    150

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

    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.

    By Nicholas Werner 14 days ago Read More
  • A photo of the LA Metro E-line train on the street passing apartments with a glimpse of a skyline behind it
    34

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

    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.

    By Logan K. Carter 18 days ago Read More
  • A video of a dashcam video with a plane coming down towards a highway and sign.
    27

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

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

    By Lalita Chemello 20 days ago Read More
  • Marine One carrying U.S. President Donald Trump departs from the Ellipse near the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews on August 04, 2026 in Washington, DC.
    89

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

    The cause of the two incidents may even be related.

    By Ryan Erik King 21 days ago Read More
  • An overhead, high-angle aerial drone shot capturing the main line of Interstate 40 (I-40) looking east towards the junction with Interstate 95 (I-95).
    38

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

    There's method amid the confusion.

    By Ryan Erik King 21 days ago Read More
  • Apollo Medflite Beechcraft C90 N48AP medical transport arrival into runway 8 at Albuquerque Sunport international airport.
    30

    Civilian Medevac Crash Likely Caused By Military GPS Jamming Exercise

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

    By Ryan Erik King 22 days ago Read More
  • A Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric driving under the Stratolaunch Roc
    27

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

    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.

    By Amber DaSilva 23 days ago Read More
  • FDOT flying taxi proposal
    73

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

    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.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 23 days ago Read More
  • Two passengers talking on a plane
    230

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

    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.

    By Collin Woodard 26 days ago Read More
  • Amelia Earhart standing next to her Lockheed Electra 10-E
    56

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

    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.

    By Justin Hughes 26 days ago Read More
  • RVs and campers at a campground near Mississippi River
    10

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

    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.

    By Charles Krome 26 days ago Read More
  • Stock image of a man on a motorboat during sunset.
    12

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

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

    By Chris Tsui 26 days ago Read More
  • Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT
    27

    Ram 1500 Rumble Bees Start Under $63,000, But The One You Really Want Is Nearly $100,000

    These prices aren't exactly outrageous to start, at least.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 28 days ago Read More
  • Front three-quarters shot of a yellow Saab 9-5 wagon SARSYS Friction Tester parked in a parking lot
    9

    Volvos And Saabs Were Once Used As "Friction Testers" For Airport Runways

    Using friction testers in cars, especially in slippery conditions like snow or rain, can help keep planes safe during take-off and landing.

    By Logan K. Carter 29 days ago Read More
  • A model of the proposed paint scheme of the next generation of Air Force One is on display during a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and President Sergio Mattarella of Italy in the Oval Office of the White House October 16, 2019 in Washington, DC.
    86

    Boeing Has Now Lost Over $3 Billion On New Air Force One Program

    Trump returning to the White House in 2025 created an unforeseen problem: A petulant President expecting a new plane that wasn't ready.

    By Ryan Erik King 29 days ago Read More
  • Five freshly manufactured Boeing 737 Max aircraft parked at the company's airport in Renton, Washington
    42

    FAA Says Boeing Can Decide Whether Or Not Its Planes Are Safe, Again

    After some high-profile crashes, Boeing has finally re-earned the FAA's trust on self-certifying its planes.

    By Nicholas Werner 29 days ago Read More
  • A collection of red, white, and blue semi trucks parked in a diagonal line in a parking lot near a mountain.
    93

    The Trump Administration's Latest Crackdown On Fraud In CDL Schools Sure Looks Like Another Way To Go After Immigrants

    In an industry already struggling with a lack of drivers eliminating 200,000 of them, especially experienced ones, seems irresponsible.

    By Lalita Chemello 30 days ago Read More
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