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Monica Chin
Monica Chin
If you’re supposed to be flying today, I’m very sorry.

Reuters reports that a whopping 3,900 US flights have been canceled today. That’s in addition to “nearly 2,700” flights that were supposed to take off yesterday.

Frustrated holiday travelers can thank severe winter weather conditions, which are currently moving through the midwest towards the northeast. Delays are likely “from Boston to D.C. Metropolitan area airports, Seattle-Tacoma and Portland International Airports and Aspen”, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said.

Airlines cancel 3,900 U.S. flights Friday as winter storm snarls travel

[Reuters]

JetBlue no longer plans to offset emissions from domestic flightsJetBlue no longer plans to offset emissions from domestic flights
World’s first test run of a hydrogen jet engine a successWorld’s first test run of a hydrogen jet engine a success
Mitchell Clark
Mitchell Clark
Wow, something’s actually getting cheaper.

The TSA has announced that registering for PreCheck is getting $7 cheaper, letting you get or renew a five-year membership for $78.

In an age where seemingly everything is getting more expensive, it’s nice to see something actually going down in price. Still, I don’t think you should sign up — mostly because I love short PreCheck lines, and those will go away if more people have it.

How the TSA created two classes of travelers

iPads made flight decks digital — now United is using them to confirm airplane maintenanceiPads made flight decks digital — now United is using them to confirm airplane maintenance
Mitchell Clark
Mitchell Clark
Pilots think 5G is messing with their planes.

Despite concerns about how C-band 5G would affect vital equipment on planes, the FAA has largely given AT&T and Verizon the thumbs-up to roll the tech out.

As this report from IEEE Spectrum points out, though, several pilots have blamed it for malfunctions. It’s possible they’re only noticing the issues because of the hubbub, but the article does a great job at explaining the reports.

How 5G’s Rollout Rattled Hundreds of Pilots

[IEEE Spectrum]

Major European airlines mislead customers with carbon offset credits, report saysMajor European airlines mislead customers with carbon offset credits, report says
Delta Airlines will invest up to $200 million in Joby Aviation to create a ‘home-to-airport’ air taxi serviceDelta Airlines will invest up to $200 million in Joby Aviation to create a ‘home-to-airport’ air taxi service
Boeing-backed Wisk Aero reveals a four-seater autonomous air taxiBoeing-backed Wisk Aero reveals a four-seater autonomous air taxi
Airlines would have to give out refunds for busted Wi-Fi under proposed ruleAirlines would have to give out refunds for busted Wi-Fi under proposed rule
Larry Page’s flying car startup Kitty Hawk is shutting downLarry Page’s flying car startup Kitty Hawk is shutting down
United Airlines invests $15 million in electric aviation startup, orders 200 air taxisUnited Airlines invests $15 million in electric aviation startup, orders 200 air taxis
American Airlines places order for 20 supersonic jets from Boom SupersonicAmerican Airlines places order for 20 supersonic jets from Boom Supersonic
JetBlue will acquire Spirit, creating the fifth-largest airline in the USJetBlue will acquire Spirit, creating the fifth-largest airline in the US
Joby Aviation inches closer to getting full government approval for its electric air taxisJoby Aviation inches closer to getting full government approval for its electric air taxis
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft returns to Earth, wrapping up critical test missionBoeing’s Starliner spacecraft returns to Earth, wrapping up critical test mission
Boeing’s Starliner successfully docks to the International Space Station for the first timeBoeing’s Starliner successfully docks to the International Space Station for the first time
Boeing successfully launches Starliner spacecraft to orbit in do-over test flightBoeing successfully launches Starliner spacecraft to orbit in do-over test flight
Watch Boeing launch its Starliner space capsule in do-over flightWatch Boeing launch its Starliner space capsule in do-over flight
Boeing’s third launch attempt nears for embattled Starliner spacecraft

Perhaps this time will be the one

Loren Grush
JetBlue launches hostile takeover of Spirit after its earlier acquisition was rejectedJetBlue launches hostile takeover of Spirit after its earlier acquisition was rejected
Starlink is coming to Hawaiian Airlines in a bid to try and fix in-flight Wi-FiStarlink is coming to Hawaiian Airlines in a bid to try and fix in-flight Wi-Fi
Uber, Amtrak, airlines drop mask requirements after judge strikes down ruleUber, Amtrak, airlines drop mask requirements after judge strikes down rule
Mask mandate for air travel and public transportation is extended againMask mandate for air travel and public transportation is extended again
Biden administration extends mask mandate for airplanes and public transportationBiden administration extends mask mandate for airplanes and public transportation
The world’s largest airline ticket-booking service cuts ties with Russia’s AeroflotThe world’s largest airline ticket-booking service cuts ties with Russia’s Aeroflot
EU closes airspace to Russian aircraft and blocks state-backed mediaEU closes airspace to Russian aircraft and blocks state-backed media
The House hearing on 5G and planes shows the ride isn’t over yetThe House hearing on 5G and planes shows the ride isn’t over yet
Boeing sinks more money into electric air taxi project it’s co-developing with Kitty HawkBoeing sinks more money into electric air taxi project it’s co-developing with Kitty Hawk
US airlines warn of ‘catastrophic disruption’ on Wednesday due to 5G activationUS airlines warn of ‘catastrophic disruption’ on Wednesday due to 5G activation
5G now means some flights won’t be able to land when pilots can’t see the runway5G now means some flights won’t be able to land when pilots can’t see the runway
Verizon and AT&T delay crucial 5G expansion over aircraft interference concernsVerizon and AT&T delay crucial 5G expansion over aircraft interference concerns
Boeing gets green light for satellite internet constellationBoeing gets green light for satellite internet constellation
NASA’s tiny electrical aircraft is almost ready for lift-offNASA’s tiny electrical aircraft is almost ready for lift-off
How corroded valves may have delayed the launch of Boeing’s StarlinerHow corroded valves may have delayed the launch of Boeing’s Starliner
Boeing chief technical pilot couldn’t ‘Jedi mind trick’ his way out of a federal indictmentBoeing chief technical pilot couldn’t ‘Jedi mind trick’ his way out of a federal indictment
Boeing Starliner test flight delayed until 2022Boeing Starliner test flight delayed until 2022
NASA shuffles astronaut crew assignments amid ongoing Boeing delaysNASA shuffles astronaut crew assignments amid ongoing Boeing delays
Uber wants to make airport trips less messyUber wants to make airport trips less messy
Honda is doubling down on rockets, robots, and flying carsHonda is doubling down on rockets, robots, and flying cars

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