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The airline industry is ditching change fees because it’s desperate for people to flyThe airline industry is ditching change fees because it’s desperate for people to fly
Criminal probe looking into misconduct allegations by former NASA official, WSJ reportsCriminal probe looking into misconduct allegations by former NASA official, WSJ reports
Big airlines are hoarding cash to survive the pandemic

‘Cash, cash, cash, cash, cash.’

Sean O'Kane and Andrew J. Hawkins
Gogo is trying to sell its commercial in-flight internet businessGogo is trying to sell its commercial in-flight internet business
Southwest Airlines cuts back on COVID-19 cleaning to get planes back in the air quickerSouthwest Airlines cuts back on COVID-19 cleaning to get planes back in the air quicker
Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy due to COVID-19Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy due to COVID-19
FAA shares new steps for Boeing to return 737 Max to the skiesFAA shares new steps for Boeing to return 737 Max to the skies
Gogo lays off 14 percent of its workers as airline industry struggles continueGogo lays off 14 percent of its workers as airline industry struggles continue
American Airlines rolls out touchless bag check but is still booking middle seatsAmerican Airlines rolls out touchless bag check but is still booking middle seats
Boeing and FAA start first test flights of 737 Max since deadly crashesBoeing and FAA start first test flights of 737 Max since deadly crashes
US airlines may ban passengers if they don’t wear face masksUS airlines may ban passengers if they don’t wear face masks
Tesla’s second largest shareholder invests $35 million in air taxi startup LiliumTesla’s second largest shareholder invests $35 million in air taxi startup Lilium
Kitty Hawk abandons its Flyer project, lays off dozensKitty Hawk abandons its Flyer project, lays off dozens
What the future of the space station looks like after SpaceX’s historic launchWhat the future of the space station looks like after SpaceX’s historic launch
Boeing resumes production of its troubled 737 Max airplaneBoeing resumes production of its troubled 737 Max airplane
Gogo furloughs 60 percent of its workforce as passenger air travel collapsesGogo furloughs 60 percent of its workforce as passenger air travel collapses
The ancient computers in the Boeing 737 Max are holding up a fix

The perils of fixing a hardware problem with software

Darryl Campbell
Boeing will refly its passenger spacecraft for NASA without crew after flubbed debut launchBoeing will refly its passenger spacecraft for NASA without crew after flubbed debut launch
You can now take up to 12 ounces of hand sanitizer through airport securityYou can now take up to 12 ounces of hand sanitizer through airport security
Coronavirus fears may affect how airlines curb their carbon emissions in 2021Coronavirus fears may affect how airlines curb their carbon emissions in 2021
NASA still doesn’t know if it wants Boeing to perform another test flight of its passenger spacecraftNASA still doesn’t know if it wants Boeing to perform another test flight of its passenger spacecraft
United Airlines suspends routes to Japan amid rising coronavirus fearsUnited Airlines suspends routes to Japan amid rising coronavirus fears
Volocopter and Grab team up to explore air taxi service in Southeast AsiaVolocopter and Grab team up to explore air taxi service in Southeast Asia
Delta is going carbon neutralDelta is going carbon neutral
Justine Calma
Boeing’s passenger spacecraft actually suffered a second unknown software glitch during debut flightBoeing’s passenger spacecraft actually suffered a second unknown software glitch during debut flight
Boeing finds another software problem on the 737 MaxBoeing finds another software problem on the 737 Max
Wisk strikes a deal to conduct a flying taxi trial in New ZealandWisk strikes a deal to conduct a flying taxi trial in New Zealand
US airlines temporarily suspend flights to China amid coronavirus outbreakUS airlines temporarily suspend flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak
American Airlines cancels some flights to mainland China after coronavirus outbreakAmerican Airlines cancels some flights to mainland China after coronavirus outbreak
United Airlines suspends some China flights after coronavirus outbreakUnited Airlines suspends some China flights after coronavirus outbreak
Peregrine falcons nesting in the Boeing MAX hangar will be kicked out soonPeregrine falcons nesting in the Boeing MAX hangar will be kicked out soon
Boeing now says the 737 Max won’t fly again until at least mid-2020Boeing now says the 737 Max won’t fly again until at least mid-2020
Toyota makes a big bet on secretive flying taxi startup Joby AviationToyota makes a big bet on secretive flying taxi startup Joby Aviation
Boeing had more cancellations than orders in 2019 as 737 Max crisis deepensBoeing had more cancellations than orders in 2019 as 737 Max crisis deepens
Boeing employees’ frightening internal messages released in 737 Max investigationBoeing employees’ frightening internal messages released in 737 Max investigation
NASA finally rolls out completed core of its massive new rocketNASA finally rolls out completed core of its massive new rocket
Pilotless air taxi from China’s Ehang takes flight in the US for the first timePilotless air taxi from China’s Ehang takes flight in the US for the first time
Boeing and NASA are forming an investigation team to figure out cause of spacecraft mishapBoeing and NASA are forming an investigation team to figure out cause of spacecraft mishap
Boeing will recommend simulator training for pilots of its troubled 737 Max jetsBoeing will recommend simulator training for pilots of its troubled 737 Max jets
Delta will add a ‘binge button’ to its inflight entertainment screensDelta will add a ‘binge button’ to its inflight entertainment screens

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