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Boeing will give $2 million to anyone who can build a functional jetpackBoeing will give $2 million to anyone who can build a functional jetpack
JetBlue’s customer service can now track you across every platformJetBlue’s customer service can now track you across every platform
The TSA will now require separate screenings for all electronics ‘larger than a cell phone’The TSA will now require separate screenings for all electronics ‘larger than a cell phone’
Electronics that belong to people flying into the US will get closer scrutiny starting todayElectronics that belong to people flying into the US will get closer scrutiny starting today
Climate change is going to make air travel even more nightmarish, study saysClimate change is going to make air travel even more nightmarish, study says
You can now buy the Moller Skycar, one of the world’s most iconic (and dubious) ‘flying cars’You can now buy the Moller Skycar, one of the world’s most iconic (and dubious) ‘flying cars’
Laptop ban lifted on US-bound flights from Dubai and IstanbulLaptop ban lifted on US-bound flights from Dubai and Istanbul
It’s so hot in Phoenix, planes are physically unable to flyIt’s so hot in Phoenix, planes are physically unable to fly
This electric multicopter will take to the skies in Dubai later this yearThis electric multicopter will take to the skies in Dubai later this year
Here’s what it’ll be like to hail one of Airbus’ futuristic flying taxisHere’s what it’ll be like to hail one of Airbus’ futuristic flying taxis
Watch this brave pilot survive his first flight in a DIY multicopterWatch this brave pilot survive his first flight in a DIY multicopter
Trump wants to modernize air travel by turning over control to the big airlinesTrump wants to modernize air travel by turning over control to the big airlines
British Airways flight disruption was caused by someone unplugging the powerBritish Airways flight disruption was caused by someone unplugging the power
US may expand laptop ban to all international flightsUS may expand laptop ban to all international flights
British Airways flights disrupted worldwide due to ‘system failure’British Airways flights disrupted worldwide due to ‘system failure’
Trump’s laptop ban on European flights is reportedly ‘off the table’Trump’s laptop ban on European flights is reportedly ‘off the table’
United flight attendant reportedly posted cockpit access codes onlineUnited flight attendant reportedly posted cockpit access codes online
Delta Air Lines plans to use facial recognition to speed up bag dropsDelta Air Lines plans to use facial recognition to speed up bag drops
Flying taxis or futuristic tunnels won’t save us from the misery of traffic

‘These ideas are not necessarily for the public good’

Andrew J. Hawkins
United issues a 10-point plan for not being a horrible airlineUnited issues a 10-point plan for not being a horrible airline
Stop calling them flying carsStop calling them flying cars
Andrew J. Hawkins
Uber is getting serious about building real, honest-to-god flying taxisUber is getting serious about building real, honest-to-god flying taxis
We’re going to Uber’s ‘flying car’ event in Texas this weekWe’re going to Uber’s ‘flying car’ event in Texas this week
Watch this all-electric ‘flying car’ take its first test flight in GermanyWatch this all-electric ‘flying car’ take its first test flight in Germany
Emirates cuts some US flights, citing reduced demand following new security measuresEmirates cuts some US flights, citing reduced demand following new security measures
Malaysia Airlines will be first to use new satellite-based airplane tracking systemMalaysia Airlines will be first to use new satellite-based airplane tracking system
This ‘flying car’ could be buzzing between rooftops by 2022This ‘flying car’ could be buzzing between rooftops by 2022
3D-printed titanium parts could save Boeing up to $3 million per plane3D-printed titanium parts could save Boeing up to $3 million per plane
Emirates is offering loaner Microsoft Surface tablets to some US-bound flyersEmirates is offering loaner Microsoft Surface tablets to some US-bound flyers
This 18-rotor electric ‘flying taxi’ will be buzzing overhead next yearThis 18-rotor electric ‘flying taxi’ will be buzzing overhead next year
This tiny electric jet startup thinks it can reinvent regional air travelThis tiny electric jet startup thinks it can reinvent regional air travel
This specialized zip line can rescue astronauts from Boeing’s spacecraft during an emergencyThis specialized zip line can rescue astronauts from Boeing’s spacecraft during an emergency
Two Middle Eastern airlines are loaning laptops and iPads following electronics banTwo Middle Eastern airlines are loaning laptops and iPads following electronics ban
United refused to let three girls board a flight because they were wearing leggingsUnited refused to let three girls board a flight because they were wearing leggings
Trump’s laptop travel restriction is a confusing messTrump’s laptop travel restriction is a confusing mess
Amar Toor and Michael Zelenko
UK follows US in banning electronic devices on flights from some Middle Eastern countriesUK follows US in banning electronic devices on flights from some Middle Eastern countries
A major Middle Eastern airline just banned the use of electronics after the US voiced security ‘concerns’A major Middle Eastern airline just banned the use of electronics after the US voiced security ‘concerns’
World’s first rideable hoverbike looks cool as hell but will probably kill youWorld’s first rideable hoverbike looks cool as hell but will probably kill you
SpaceX and Boeing probably won’t be flying astronauts to the station until 2019, report suggestsSpaceX and Boeing probably won’t be flying astronauts to the station until 2019, report suggests
Airlines ask Trump to modernize the air traffic control systemAirlines ask Trump to modernize the air traffic control system

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