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This specialized zip line can rescue astronauts from Boeing’s spacecraft during an emergencyThis specialized zip line can rescue astronauts from Boeing’s spacecraft during an emergency
Two Middle Eastern airlines are loaning laptops and iPads following electronics banTwo Middle Eastern airlines are loaning laptops and iPads following electronics ban
United refused to let three girls board a flight because they were wearing leggingsUnited refused to let three girls board a flight because they were wearing leggings
Trump’s laptop travel restriction is a confusing messTrump’s laptop travel restriction is a confusing mess
Amar Toor and Michael Zelenko
UK follows US in banning electronic devices on flights from some Middle Eastern countriesUK follows US in banning electronic devices on flights from some Middle Eastern countries
A major Middle Eastern airline just banned the use of electronics after the US voiced security ‘concerns’A major Middle Eastern airline just banned the use of electronics after the US voiced security ‘concerns’
World’s first rideable hoverbike looks cool as hell but will probably kill youWorld’s first rideable hoverbike looks cool as hell but will probably kill you
SpaceX and Boeing probably won’t be flying astronauts to the station until 2019, report suggestsSpaceX and Boeing probably won’t be flying astronauts to the station until 2019, report suggests
Airlines ask Trump to modernize the air traffic control systemAirlines ask Trump to modernize the air traffic control system
Airlines respond to immigration executive orderAirlines respond to immigration executive order
TSA Precheck signs 11 more airlines, and if you fly you should have itTSA Precheck signs 11 more airlines, and if you fly you should have it
American Airlines ditching in-seat video screens in new 737 aircraftAmerican Airlines ditching in-seat video screens in new 737 aircraft
This is the bright blue Boeing spacesuit astronauts will wear en route to the ISSThis is the bright blue Boeing spacesuit astronauts will wear en route to the ISS
Will 2017 be the year we hail a flying Uber?Will 2017 be the year we hail a flying Uber?
This crazy airliner concept lets airlines easily mix and match seating configurationsThis crazy airliner concept lets airlines easily mix and match seating configurations
Trump’s Boeing beef ignores the high costs of building a plane that can withstand a nuclear blastTrump’s Boeing beef ignores the high costs of building a plane that can withstand a nuclear blast
This tiny supersonic jet could be the next generation ConcordeThis tiny supersonic jet could be the next generation Concorde
No-fly zone implemented around Trump Tower in NYCNo-fly zone implemented around Trump Tower in NYC
Of course Uber is working on a flying car projectOf course Uber is working on a flying car project
Andrew J. Hawkins and Ben Popper
Delta’s new app lets you track your bag from airplane to airportDelta’s new app lets you track your bag from airplane to airport
UK approves third runway for London’s Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airportUK approves third runway for London’s Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport
Airbus has a secret flying-car project called VahanaAirbus has a secret flying-car project called Vahana
Samsung will tell Note 7 owners of flight ban via text messageSamsung will tell Note 7 owners of flight ban via text message
The Galaxy Note 7 will be banned from all US airline flights

The ban begins October 15th at 12PM ET

Jordan Golson
This Twitter bot is tracking dictators’ flights in and out of GenevaThis Twitter bot is tracking dictators’ flights in and out of Geneva
Boeing delays the first crewed flights of its Starliner spacecraft — againBoeing delays the first crewed flights of its Starliner spacecraft — again
FAA reiterates warning that no Galaxy Note 7 phones may be turned on or charged in flightFAA reiterates warning that no Galaxy Note 7 phones may be turned on or charged in flight
US regulators open investigation into replacement Note 7 that caught fireUS regulators open investigation into replacement Note 7 that caught fire
Boeing CEO: the first people on Mars will arrive on a Boeing rocketBoeing CEO: the first people on Mars will arrive on a Boeing rocket
Replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phone catches fire on Southwest planeReplacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phone catches fire on Southwest plane
The first commercial flight between the US and Cuba in over 50 years just landed
With the installation of the International Docking Adapter, the ISS is ready for the private spaceflight eraWith the installation of the International Docking Adapter, the ISS is ready for the private spaceflight era
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Watch NASA astronauts install a new dock to the International Space Station todayWatch NASA astronauts install a new dock to the International Space Station today
Delta flights delayed worldwide due to computer outageDelta flights delayed worldwide due to computer outage
A skydiver jumped out of a plane at 25,000 feet without parachute — and survivedA skydiver jumped out of a plane at 25,000 feet without parachute — and survived
Solar Impulse 2 completes round-the-world trip on Sun power aloneSolar Impulse 2 completes round-the-world trip on Sun power alone
The world’s largest amphibious airplane was just unveiled in China
Next SpaceX launch will bring critical docking adapter to International Space StationNext SpaceX launch will bring critical docking adapter to International Space Station
This awesome plane-train hybrid could revolutionize transportation, but not for another 50 yearsThis awesome plane-train hybrid could revolutionize transportation, but not for another 50 years
Solar Impulse 2 completes first ever solar-powered Atlantic flightSolar Impulse 2 completes first ever solar-powered Atlantic flight

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