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Computer glitch leaves American Airlines without any pilots for ChristmasComputer glitch leaves American Airlines without any pilots for Christmas
Wi-Fi on some international flights is about to get much betterWi-Fi on some international flights is about to get much better
Volvo’s parent company just bought a ‘flying car’ startupVolvo’s parent company just bought a ‘flying car’ startup
Airbus will test its Vahana electric ‘flying car’ by the end of 2017Airbus will test its Vahana electric ‘flying car’ by the end of 2017
NASA is saving big bucks by partnering with commercial companies like SpaceXNASA is saving big bucks by partnering with commercial companies like SpaceX
Uber’s ‘flying cars’ could arrive in LA by 2020 — and here’s what it’ll be like to ride oneUber’s ‘flying cars’ could arrive in LA by 2020 — and here’s what it’ll be like to ride one
Google will stop feeding free airfare data to travel websitesGoogle will stop feeding free airfare data to travel websites
Boeing is buying one of the companies working with Uber on ‘flying taxis’Boeing is buying one of the companies working with Uber on ‘flying taxis’
These hybrid electric jets could change how we live and work by 2022These hybrid electric jets could change how we live and work by 2022
Boeing will give $2 million to anyone who can build a functional jetpackBoeing will give $2 million to anyone who can build a functional jetpack
JetBlue’s customer service can now track you across every platformJetBlue’s customer service can now track you across every platform
The TSA will now require separate screenings for all electronics ‘larger than a cell phone’The TSA will now require separate screenings for all electronics ‘larger than a cell phone’
Electronics that belong to people flying into the US will get closer scrutiny starting todayElectronics that belong to people flying into the US will get closer scrutiny starting today
Climate change is going to make air travel even more nightmarish, study saysClimate change is going to make air travel even more nightmarish, study says
You can now buy the Moller Skycar, one of the world’s most iconic (and dubious) ‘flying cars’You can now buy the Moller Skycar, one of the world’s most iconic (and dubious) ‘flying cars’
Laptop ban lifted on US-bound flights from Dubai and IstanbulLaptop ban lifted on US-bound flights from Dubai and Istanbul
It’s so hot in Phoenix, planes are physically unable to flyIt’s so hot in Phoenix, planes are physically unable to fly
This electric multicopter will take to the skies in Dubai later this yearThis electric multicopter will take to the skies in Dubai later this year
Here’s what it’ll be like to hail one of Airbus’ futuristic flying taxisHere’s what it’ll be like to hail one of Airbus’ futuristic flying taxis
Watch this brave pilot survive his first flight in a DIY multicopterWatch this brave pilot survive his first flight in a DIY multicopter
Trump wants to modernize air travel by turning over control to the big airlinesTrump wants to modernize air travel by turning over control to the big airlines
British Airways flight disruption was caused by someone unplugging the powerBritish Airways flight disruption was caused by someone unplugging the power
US may expand laptop ban to all international flightsUS may expand laptop ban to all international flights
British Airways flights disrupted worldwide due to ‘system failure’British Airways flights disrupted worldwide due to ‘system failure’
Trump’s laptop ban on European flights is reportedly ‘off the table’Trump’s laptop ban on European flights is reportedly ‘off the table’
United flight attendant reportedly posted cockpit access codes onlineUnited flight attendant reportedly posted cockpit access codes online
Delta Air Lines plans to use facial recognition to speed up bag dropsDelta Air Lines plans to use facial recognition to speed up bag drops
Flying taxis or futuristic tunnels won’t save us from the misery of traffic

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United issues a 10-point plan for not being a horrible airlineUnited issues a 10-point plan for not being a horrible airline
Stop calling them flying carsStop calling them flying cars
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Uber is getting serious about building real, honest-to-god flying taxisUber is getting serious about building real, honest-to-god flying taxis
We’re going to Uber’s ‘flying car’ event in Texas this weekWe’re going to Uber’s ‘flying car’ event in Texas this week
Watch this all-electric ‘flying car’ take its first test flight in GermanyWatch this all-electric ‘flying car’ take its first test flight in Germany
Emirates cuts some US flights, citing reduced demand following new security measuresEmirates cuts some US flights, citing reduced demand following new security measures
Malaysia Airlines will be first to use new satellite-based airplane tracking systemMalaysia Airlines will be first to use new satellite-based airplane tracking system
This ‘flying car’ could be buzzing between rooftops by 2022This ‘flying car’ could be buzzing between rooftops by 2022
3D-printed titanium parts could save Boeing up to $3 million per plane3D-printed titanium parts could save Boeing up to $3 million per plane
Emirates is offering loaner Microsoft Surface tablets to some US-bound flyersEmirates is offering loaner Microsoft Surface tablets to some US-bound flyers
This 18-rotor electric ‘flying taxi’ will be buzzing overhead next yearThis 18-rotor electric ‘flying taxi’ will be buzzing overhead next year
This tiny electric jet startup thinks it can reinvent regional air travelThis tiny electric jet startup thinks it can reinvent regional air travel

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