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Delta flight lands upside-down in Toronto, no deaths
speed read At least 18 people were injured in a flight that landed at Toronto's Pearson International Airport
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Musk's DOGE gains access to Medicare, eyes FAA
speed read The billionaire said his Department of Government Efficiency will make 'rapid safety upgrades' to our air traffic control systems
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Passenger jet, Blackhawk helicopter collide in DC
Speed Read An American Airlines flight with 64 people aboard collided with an Army helicopter, and no survivors have been found
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Washington DC plane crash: how did mid-air collision happen?
Today's Big Question Experts struggle to explain how sophisticated airspace control system failed to prevent deadly disaster
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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You are now entitled to compensation if your flight is delayed or canceled
The explainer New rules require airlines to issue automatic refunds
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Last updated
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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
By The Week UK Published
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Boeing's ongoing problems could create summer travel havoc
In the Spotlight US airlines are slated to receive 40% fewer airplanes than anticipated this year
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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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 it actually economical to fly basic economy?
The Explainer Airlines have placed so many restrictions on basic economy, you may wonder if it's even worth the savings anymore
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Boeing blowout: how safe is flying?
The Explainer The Week looks at the statistics on modern air travel safety
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Last updated
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Boeing facing more questions after mid-air panel blowout
Speed Read US authorities ground latest Max 737 jets after 'catastrophic' crashes involving older models
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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White Easter more likely than a white Christmas
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Half-term airport chaos: what’s gone wrong?
Today's Big Question Unions and government blame industry bosses for crippling staff shortages
By The Week Staff Published
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The chemtrails conspiracy: what are the claims?
In the Spotlight Theorists believe governments, big businesses or the UN may be behind a large-scale secret plot
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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