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Airlines ramp up the hunt for sustainable aviation fuel
Under The Radar Several large airlines have announced sustainability goals for the coming decades
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Was the Azerbaijan Airlines plane shot down?
Today's Big Question Multiple sources claim Russian anti-aircraft missile damaged passenger jet, leading to Christmas Day crash that killed at least 38
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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MH370 timeline: Malaysia agrees to new search for missing flight
The Explainer Marine robotics firm will comb new areas in a 'no win, no fee' deal
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Greenland is hoping to boost tourism with the Arctic's first international airport
In the Spotlight The enhanced facility is the first international airport in Greenland's capital
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Airplane food is reportedly getting much worse
Under the radar Cockroaches and E. coli are among the recent problems encountered in the skies
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Is the future of air travel hypersonic?
Under the Radar The dream of flying at five times the speed of sound still faces huge obstacles, ranging from technical to environmental to economic
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The next place you'll find Starlink tech isn't a war zone — it's your airplane seat
Under the Radar Several major airlines are offering free in-flight Wi-Fi through the technology
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Their pathways into the system differ from those of men'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Boeing releases safety plan to skeptical FAA
Speed Read The Federal Aviation Administration demanded the plan after a door blew out on a Max 737 flight
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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How dangerous is plane turbulence?
In Depth One passenger dies on Singapore Airlines flight from Heathrow forced to divert to Bangkok after 'severe' incident
By The Week UK Last updated
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Senate passes FAA bill with new consumer protections
Speed Read The legislation will require airlines to refund customers for flight delays
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is Russia jamming GPS in the Baltics?
Under The Radar Satellite location signals are vital for aviation safety but they are 'vulnerable to blocking or distortion'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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American Airlines pilots are warning of a 'significant spike' in safety issues
In the Spotlight The pilot's union listed 'problematic trends' they say are affecting the airline's fleet
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Boeing's problems have become an opportunity for China's plane manufacturer
Under the Radar COMAC is looking to pass both Boeing and Airbus in the international market
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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