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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
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'Their pathways into the system differ from those of men'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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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
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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
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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
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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'
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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
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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
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How AI can — and cannot — be used to help air traffic controllers
The Explainer Some in the industry say AI will never replace humans, but can still be a useful assistant
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Boeing blowout: how safe is flying?
The Explainer The Week looks at the statistics on modern air travel safety
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Marine Corps F-35 fighter jet missing after 'mishap' over South Carolina
The U.S. military can't find a very advanced, very expensive fighter jet
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The real climate cost of private jets
feature Increasingly popular personal jet flights cause up to 14 times more pollution per passenger than commercial plane journeys
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The Week Unwrapped: Chinese job creation, an olive crisis and private jets
podcast Will Chinese graduates choose to head for the villages? Why are so many olive trees dying? And are private jets too popular for the planet’s good?
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