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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
NASA is testing electric air taxis with Joby AviationNASA is testing electric air taxis with Joby Aviation
Boeing Starliner launch delayed again as it returns to the factory for troubleshootingBoeing Starliner launch delayed again as it returns to the factory for troubleshooting
Watch Boeing launch its astronaut capsule to spaceWatch Boeing launch its astronaut capsule to space
United Airlines will let passengers preorder food and snacks online before flightsUnited Airlines will let passengers preorder food and snacks online before flights
After years of turmoil, Boeing’s Starliner capsule is set for a do-over

Test-launching its astronaut capsule a second time, Boeing needs a success now more than ever

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Watch Joby Aviation’s electric air taxi complete a 150-mile flightWatch Joby Aviation’s electric air taxi complete a 150-mile flight
Judge rejects Wisk Aero’s effort to block rival air taxi startup Archer from using ‘stolen’ patentsJudge rejects Wisk Aero’s effort to block rival air taxi startup Archer from using ‘stolen’ patents
United’s latest jets will offer Bluetooth for in-flight entertainmentUnited’s latest jets will offer Bluetooth for in-flight entertainment
Larry Page’s air taxi startup is buying former DJI rival 3D RoboticsLarry Page’s air taxi startup is buying former DJI rival 3D Robotics
Air taxi startup Archer shows off small electric aircraft but no flight testAir taxi startup Archer shows off small electric aircraft but no flight test
SpaceX’s Starlink is in talks with ‘several’ airlines for in-flight Wi-FiSpaceX’s Starlink is in talks with ‘several’ airlines for in-flight Wi-Fi
United Airlines is buying 15 supersonic aircraft from Boom SupersonicUnited Airlines is buying 15 supersonic aircraft from Boom Supersonic
Merlin Labs wants to fill the sky with pilotless planes carrying cargo and passengersMerlin Labs wants to fill the sky with pilotless planes carrying cargo and passengers
Luminar’s LIDAR will take flight in new partnership with AirbusLuminar’s LIDAR will take flight in new partnership with Airbus
Airlines ground some 737 Max airplanes after Boeing discovers new problemAirlines ground some 737 Max airplanes after Boeing discovers new problem
Airplane takes off a metric ton heavier than expected after computer error weighs adults as childrenAirplane takes off a metric ton heavier than expected after computer error weighs adults as children
Wisk Aero accuses rival flying taxi firm Archer Aviation of ‘brazen theft’ in a new lawsuitWisk Aero accuses rival flying taxi firm Archer Aviation of ‘brazen theft’ in a new lawsuit
Flying taxi startup Lilium goes public via SPAC, unveils its new electric aircraftFlying taxi startup Lilium goes public via SPAC, unveils its new electric aircraft
Gogo’s 5G network launch has stalled due to the chip shortageGogo’s 5G network launch has stalled due to the chip shortage
FedEx will spend $2 billion to become carbon neutral by 2040FedEx will spend $2 billion to become carbon neutral by 2040
Joby Aviation is going public, reveals its electric aircraft in flight for the first timeJoby Aviation is going public, reveals its electric aircraft in flight for the first time
United Airlines flight safely lands after dramatic engine failure caught on cameraUnited Airlines flight safely lands after dramatic engine failure caught on camera
After aborted SLS hot-fire test, NASA and Boeing will try, try againAfter aborted SLS hot-fire test, NASA and Boeing will try, try again
Biden orders masks to be worn on airplanes, trains, and public transportationBiden orders masks to be worn on airplanes, trains, and public transportation
GM surprises with autonomous Cadillac and flying car conceptsGM surprises with autonomous Cadillac and flying car concepts
Boeing criminally charged for lying about 737 Max crashes, fined $2.5 billionBoeing criminally charged for lying about 737 Max crashes, fined $2.5 billion
Amazon just bought a bunch of used commercial jets for the first timeAmazon just bought a bunch of used commercial jets for the first time
FAA and Boeing manipulated 737 Max tests during recertificationFAA and Boeing manipulated 737 Max tests during recertification
Boeing’s 737 Max is back in serviceBoeing’s 737 Max is back in service
American Airlines offers at-home COVID tests for US travelAmerican Airlines offers at-home COVID tests for US travel
Uber reportedly will sell its flying taxi business to secretive startup Joby AviationUber reportedly will sell its flying taxi business to secretive startup Joby Aviation

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