Transport
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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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'Baby Boom' – the jet that could bring back supersonic travel
The Explainer The prototype's successful test could pave the way for the next Concorde
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The safety of air travel in the 21st century
The Explainer Recent accidents have shaken faith in flying for some but commercial jets remain one of the safest modes of transport
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK 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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Will auto safety be diminished in Trump's second administration?
Today's Big Question The president-elect has reportedly considered scrapping a mandatory crash-reporting rule
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How Norway became an electric vehicle pioneer
Under The Radar Early adoption, incentives and political consistency have helped Scandinavian nation race ahead
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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New York rolls out vehicle toll in Manhattan
Speed Read In an effort to reduce traffic gridlock, vehicles will automatically be charged a toll to drive below 60th Street
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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When is the best time of year to buy a car?
The Explainer Timing does matter when it comes to landing a deal
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Last updated
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The pros and cons of self-driving cars
The Explainer Examining what it would mean to let AI take the wheel
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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Why are feds cracking down on SUVs and big trucks?
Today's Big Question Pedestrian deaths have risen sharply since 2009
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Guzzling passengers: should airports limit pre-flight boozing?
Talking Point Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary has called for a two drinks per passenger limit at airport bars
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Why 2024 is a bad year for air accidents
Under The Radar Turbulence, 'poorly made' aircraft and climate change have been blamed for a string of incidents
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Brief Canada rail lockout ends with arbitration
Speed Read A prolonged shutdown could have threatened the country's supply chain
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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