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Boeing’s new Starliner spacecraft is in the wrong orbit during first trip to spaceBoeing’s new Starliner spacecraft is in the wrong orbit during first trip to space
Fate of Boeing’s new Starliner spacecraft a mystery following launch to orbitFate of Boeing’s new Starliner spacecraft a mystery following launch to orbit
Boeing is set to launch its new Starliner spacecraft on its first flight to orbit

What to expect from the capsule’s debut

Loren Grush
Autonomous helicopter startup Skyryse demonstrates tech that could power urban air taxisAutonomous helicopter startup Skyryse demonstrates tech that could power urban air taxis
Boeing will halt production of troubled 737 Max airplaneBoeing will halt production of troubled 737 Max airplane
An all-electric seaplane took flight in Canada for the first timeAn all-electric seaplane took flight in Canada for the first time
Boeing rolls out Starliner passenger spacecraft to launch site ahead of December flightBoeing rolls out Starliner passenger spacecraft to launch site ahead of December flight
The flying taxi future is coming, but it’s elitist and underwhelming

German startup Volocopter unveiled a new flying taxi station in Singapore, but it was gone within a week

Alexis Ong
Boeing’s Starliner capsule just tested a crucial safety systemBoeing’s Starliner capsule just tested a crucial safety system
Autonomous flying taxi startup Ehang files $100 million initial public offeringAutonomous flying taxi startup Ehang files $100 million initial public offering
The 737 built Southwest, and the 737 Max could be its undoing

How Boeing’s 737 Max debacle threatens your favorite budget airlines

Darryl Campbell
Lilium’s electric air taxi is finally actually flying in new videoLilium’s electric air taxi is finally actually flying in new video
Boeing reportedly misled FAA about safety of its grounded 737 Max jetsBoeing reportedly misled FAA about safety of its grounded 737 Max jets
Porsche teams up with Boeing to build flying cars for rich peoplePorsche teams up with Boeing to build flying cars for rich people
American Airlines says it will resume flights with Boeing’s 737 Max jets in JanuaryAmerican Airlines says it will resume flights with Boeing’s 737 Max jets in January
LAX bans Uber and Lyft from picking up passengers at the terminalLAX bans Uber and Lyft from picking up passengers at the terminal
Uber’s helicopter trips to JFK International Airport are now open to all customersUber’s helicopter trips to JFK International Airport are now open to all customers
Kitty Hawk says its third electric aircraft has a 100-mile rangeKitty Hawk says its third electric aircraft has a 100-mile range
Google offshoot Wing is teaming up with FedEx and Walgreens for drone deliveriesGoogle offshoot Wing is teaming up with FedEx and Walgreens for drone deliveries
Wow Air, the bankrupt budget airline, will make a comeback in OctoberWow Air, the bankrupt budget airline, will make a comeback in October
Flying taxi startup Volocopter raises $55 million in round led by Volvo parent GeelyFlying taxi startup Volocopter raises $55 million in round led by Volvo parent Geely
Volocopter’s air taxi performs a test flight at Helsinki AirportVolocopter’s air taxi performs a test flight at Helsinki Airport
Elroy Air’s massive cargo drone completes its first test flightElroy Air’s massive cargo drone completes its first test flight
Nationwide US Customs computer outage causes gigantic lines at airportsNationwide US Customs computer outage causes gigantic lines at airports
This company wants to fill the skies with hydrogen-powered planes by 2022This company wants to fill the skies with hydrogen-powered planes by 2022
Southwest Airlines is leaving Newark Airport due to 737 Max groundingSouthwest Airlines is leaving Newark Airport due to 737 Max grounding
Airbus’ new bird-plane hybrid is both fascinating and unsettlingAirbus’ new bird-plane hybrid is both fascinating and unsettling
Airline apologizes for tweet comparing fatality rates of different airplane seatsAirline apologizes for tweet comparing fatality rates of different airplane seats
Southwest Airlines cancels Boeing 737 Max flights until at least NovemberSouthwest Airlines cancels Boeing 737 Max flights until at least November
American Airlines cancels Boeing 737 Max flights through NovemberAmerican Airlines cancels Boeing 737 Max flights through November
United cancels 5,000 more Boeing 737 Max flights through OctoberUnited cancels 5,000 more Boeing 737 Max flights through October
France will apply an ‘ecotax’ to nearly all air travelFrance will apply an ‘ecotax’ to nearly all air travel
Boeing announces $100 million fund for families of 737 Max crash victimsBoeing announces $100 million fund for families of 737 Max crash victims
Southwest and United Airlines extend 737 Max cancellations after new flaw foundSouthwest and United Airlines extend 737 Max cancellations after new flaw found
Newly discovered safety risk will keep Boeing’s 737 Max grounded for longerNewly discovered safety risk will keep Boeing’s 737 Max grounded for longer
Larry Page-backed Kitty Hawk partners with Boeing on flying car developmentLarry Page-backed Kitty Hawk partners with Boeing on flying car development
Uber’s air taxis will resemble really nice helicopters on the insideUber’s air taxis will resemble really nice helicopters on the inside
American Airlines extends canceled 737 Max flights to at least SeptemberAmerican Airlines extends canceled 737 Max flights to at least September
Space companies propose ways to fill low Earth orbit with commercial habitatsSpace companies propose ways to fill low Earth orbit with commercial habitats
Electric air taxi startup Lilium completes first test of its new five-seater aircraftElectric air taxi startup Lilium completes first test of its new five-seater aircraft

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