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For the love of God, put me on the Iron Maiden planeFor the love of God, put me on the Iron Maiden plane
Sony unveils drone prototype that looks like a miniature airplaneSony unveils drone prototype that looks like a miniature airplane
A software update grounded hundreds of flights over the weekendA software update grounded hundreds of flights over the weekend
How SpaceX and Boeing plan to keep NASA astronauts safeHow SpaceX and Boeing plan to keep NASA astronauts safe
The most beautiful plane never flown is just weeks from its maiden flightThe most beautiful plane never flown is just weeks from its maiden flight
Recovered plane debris is from MH370, officials confirmRecovered plane debris is from MH370, officials confirm
Just Cause 3 trailer features plane explosion; Xbox One version comes with Just Cause 2Just Cause 3 trailer features plane explosion; Xbox One version comes with Just Cause 2
Airbus files patent for a plane that flies at more than four times the speed of soundAirbus files patent for a plane that flies at more than four times the speed of sound
The plane that can fly backwardsThe plane that can fly backwards
NASA confirms the discovery of a rocky exoplanet just 21 light years awayNASA confirms the discovery of a rocky exoplanet just 21 light years away
Facebook’s solar-powered internet plane looks like a stealth bomberFacebook’s solar-powered internet plane looks like a stealth bomber
Debris found near Madagascar may be from long-missing MH370 airlinerDebris found near Madagascar may be from long-missing MH370 airliner
Delta will now let you upgrade your flight to a private jet, if you’re extremely luckyDelta will now let you upgrade your flight to a private jet, if you’re extremely lucky
Battery damage grounds Solar Impulse 2 after record-breaking flightBattery damage grounds Solar Impulse 2 after record-breaking flight
Evil plane seat design would ruin whatever good remains of air travelEvil plane seat design would ruin whatever good remains of air travel
Meet the first astronauts for NASA’s commercial space flight programMeet the first astronauts for NASA’s commercial space flight program
Software glitch grounded all United flights for nearly two hours this morningSoftware glitch grounded all United flights for nearly two hours this morning
Virgin America’s Wi-Fi will be fast enough for Netflix on some flights next yearVirgin America’s Wi-Fi will be fast enough for Netflix on some flights next year
Solar Impulse 2 lands in Hawaii, setting record for longest solo flightSolar Impulse 2 lands in Hawaii, setting record for longest solo flight
Solar Impulse 2 breaks the world record for the longest solo flightSolar Impulse 2 breaks the world record for the longest solo flight
The feds want to know if airlines are price-fixing airfaresThe feds want to know if airlines are price-fixing airfares
A major commercial airliner will fly on animal poop this summerA major commercial airliner will fly on animal poop this summer
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket explodes mid-flightSpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket explodes mid-flight
The next Skylanders is coming this September with cars, planes, submarines, and more
The FBI made fake companies so it could fly spy planes over US citiesThe FBI made fake companies so it could fly spy planes over US cities
Soon you’ll be able to buy a solid gold plane in Grand Theft Auto OnlineSoon you’ll be able to buy a solid gold plane in Grand Theft Auto Online
This inflatable plane could explore the clouds of VenusThis inflatable plane could explore the clouds of Venus
FBI says researcher may have adjusted airplane controls from in-flight entertainment systemFBI says researcher may have adjusted airplane controls from in-flight entertainment system
NASA’s Greased Lightning drone hovers like a helicopter, flies like a planeNASA’s Greased Lightning drone hovers like a helicopter, flies like a plane
Court tosses lawsuit challenging the use of personal electronics during flightsCourt tosses lawsuit challenging the use of personal electronics during flights
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A pilot is about to spend five days alone over the Pacific in a solar airplane
Amazon Prime members on Jetblue flights can stream video for freeAmazon Prime members on Jetblue flights can stream video for free
Software bug could cause Boeing 787s to lose control in mid airSoftware bug could cause Boeing 787s to lose control in mid air
Watch the secret first test flight of Jeff Bezos’ rocketWatch the secret first test flight of Jeff Bezos’ rocket
American Airlines pilots will need paper charts or PDFs to fly to DCAmerican Airlines pilots will need paper charts or PDFs to fly to DC
Lake Michigan is so clear right now that shipwrecks are being discovered from planesLake Michigan is so clear right now that shipwrecks are being discovered from planes
iPad app issue grounds ‘a few dozen’ American Airlines flightsiPad app issue grounds ‘a few dozen’ American Airlines flights
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There is now an R2-D2 airplane
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Netflix creating 4K successor to Planet EarthNetflix creating 4K successor to Planet Earth

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