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United Airlines will let passengers preorder food and snacks online before flightsUnited Airlines will let passengers preorder food and snacks online before flights
After years of turmoil, Boeing’s Starliner capsule is set for a do-over

Test-launching its astronaut capsule a second time, Boeing needs a success now more than ever

Joey Roulette
Watch Joby Aviation’s electric air taxi complete a 150-mile flightWatch Joby Aviation’s electric air taxi complete a 150-mile flight
Judge rejects Wisk Aero’s effort to block rival air taxi startup Archer from using ‘stolen’ patentsJudge rejects Wisk Aero’s effort to block rival air taxi startup Archer from using ‘stolen’ patents
United’s latest jets will offer Bluetooth for in-flight entertainmentUnited’s latest jets will offer Bluetooth for in-flight entertainment
Larry Page’s air taxi startup is buying former DJI rival 3D RoboticsLarry Page’s air taxi startup is buying former DJI rival 3D Robotics
Air taxi startup Archer shows off small electric aircraft but no flight testAir taxi startup Archer shows off small electric aircraft but no flight test
SpaceX’s Starlink is in talks with ‘several’ airlines for in-flight Wi-FiSpaceX’s Starlink is in talks with ‘several’ airlines for in-flight Wi-Fi
United Airlines is buying 15 supersonic aircraft from Boom SupersonicUnited Airlines is buying 15 supersonic aircraft from Boom Supersonic
Merlin Labs wants to fill the sky with pilotless planes carrying cargo and passengersMerlin Labs wants to fill the sky with pilotless planes carrying cargo and passengers
Luminar’s LIDAR will take flight in new partnership with AirbusLuminar’s LIDAR will take flight in new partnership with Airbus
Airlines ground some 737 Max airplanes after Boeing discovers new problemAirlines ground some 737 Max airplanes after Boeing discovers new problem
Airplane takes off a metric ton heavier than expected after computer error weighs adults as childrenAirplane takes off a metric ton heavier than expected after computer error weighs adults as children
Wisk Aero accuses rival flying taxi firm Archer Aviation of ‘brazen theft’ in a new lawsuitWisk Aero accuses rival flying taxi firm Archer Aviation of ‘brazen theft’ in a new lawsuit
Flying taxi startup Lilium goes public via SPAC, unveils its new electric aircraftFlying taxi startup Lilium goes public via SPAC, unveils its new electric aircraft
Gogo’s 5G network launch has stalled due to the chip shortageGogo’s 5G network launch has stalled due to the chip shortage
FedEx will spend $2 billion to become carbon neutral by 2040FedEx will spend $2 billion to become carbon neutral by 2040
Joby Aviation is going public, reveals its electric aircraft in flight for the first timeJoby Aviation is going public, reveals its electric aircraft in flight for the first time
United Airlines flight safely lands after dramatic engine failure caught on cameraUnited Airlines flight safely lands after dramatic engine failure caught on camera
After aborted SLS hot-fire test, NASA and Boeing will try, try againAfter aborted SLS hot-fire test, NASA and Boeing will try, try again
Biden orders masks to be worn on airplanes, trains, and public transportationBiden orders masks to be worn on airplanes, trains, and public transportation
GM surprises with autonomous Cadillac and flying car conceptsGM surprises with autonomous Cadillac and flying car concepts
Boeing criminally charged for lying about 737 Max crashes, fined $2.5 billionBoeing criminally charged for lying about 737 Max crashes, fined $2.5 billion
Amazon just bought a bunch of used commercial jets for the first timeAmazon just bought a bunch of used commercial jets for the first time
FAA and Boeing manipulated 737 Max tests during recertificationFAA and Boeing manipulated 737 Max tests during recertification
Boeing’s 737 Max is back in serviceBoeing’s 737 Max is back in service
American Airlines offers at-home COVID tests for US travelAmerican Airlines offers at-home COVID tests for US travel
Uber reportedly will sell its flying taxi business to secretive startup Joby AviationUber reportedly will sell its flying taxi business to secretive startup Joby Aviation
Struggling electric jet startup Zunum sues Boeing for fraud and misuse of trade secretsStruggling electric jet startup Zunum sues Boeing for fraud and misuse of trade secrets
Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly after deadly crashes forced a two-year banBoeing 737 Max cleared to fly after deadly crashes forced a two-year ban
Flying taxi startup Lilium will build a hub for its electric aircraft in FloridaFlying taxi startup Lilium will build a hub for its electric aircraft in Florida
Boeing astronaut withdraws himself from first crewed test flight of passenger spacecraftBoeing astronaut withdraws himself from first crewed test flight of passenger spacecraft
Boom Supersonic unveils its prototype for a commercial supersonic jetBoom Supersonic unveils its prototype for a commercial supersonic jet
Volocopter now accepting reservations for flights in its electric air taxi — but not until 2023 at the earliestVolocopter now accepting reservations for flights in its electric air taxi — but not until 2023 at the earliest
Gogo sells commercial in-flight internet business to bankrupt satellite providerGogo sells commercial in-flight internet business to bankrupt satellite provider
The airline industry is ditching change fees because it’s desperate for people to flyThe airline industry is ditching change fees because it’s desperate for people to fly
Criminal probe looking into misconduct allegations by former NASA official, WSJ reportsCriminal probe looking into misconduct allegations by former NASA official, WSJ reports
Big airlines are hoarding cash to survive the pandemic

‘Cash, cash, cash, cash, cash.’

Sean O'Kane and Andrew J. Hawkins
Gogo is trying to sell its commercial in-flight internet businessGogo is trying to sell its commercial in-flight internet business
Southwest Airlines cuts back on COVID-19 cleaning to get planes back in the air quickerSouthwest Airlines cuts back on COVID-19 cleaning to get planes back in the air quicker

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