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Airlines Are Upgrading Wi-Fi. Not All Are Using Elon Musk’s Service.
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Airlines Are Upgrading Wi-Fi. Not All Are Using Elon Musk’s Service. Mr. Musk, whose company SpaceX owns Starlink, has attacked the top executive of Delta Air Lines for not selecting the internet provider.
Airlines are upgrading wi-fi. Not all are using Starlink
Airplane Wi-Fi has long been slow and balky. But airlines are racing to change that. Hoping that faster, more reliable internet access will help them attract and retain customers, many carriers are upgrading their planes to use Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. On Thursday, American Airlines said it would outfit more than 1,000 planes with Starlink. But Delta Air Lines has chosen not to go with Starlink, which has upset Mr. Musk, SpaceX’s chief executive.
Wind Warnings Were Never Given to Pilots in Miami Crash, Federal Report Says
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Wind Warnings Were Never Given to Pilots in Miami Crash, Federal Report Says The pilots of an Amazon cargo jet had never worked together before the day of the crash, and were traveling at an abnormally high speed when they hit the runway, the report said.
Amazon Suspends Flights With Airline Whose Plane Crashed in Miami
Amazon Suspends Flights With Airline Whose Plane Crashed in Miami The online retailer said it would “pause” its relationship with 21 Air, the cargo airline operating a Boeing 767 that overshot a runway in Miami. Amazon’s Prime Air operations uses several cargo airlines to fly planes on its behalf.Credit...Joe Raedle/Getty Images Sept.
Here’s What to Know About Amazon Air
Here’s What to Know About Amazon Air Amazon’s cargo carrier contracts out its flights and is a key part of its worldwide shipping operation. The plane that crashed in Miami on Sunday was operated by 21 Air. The Amazon Air cargo plane, a Boeing 767, that overshot a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday.Credit...Marco Bello/Reuters Sept.
Southwest, a Low-Cost Mainstay, Will Open Premium Airport Lounges
The airline said that lounges in Baltimore, Honolulu, Nashville and Austin, Texas, would debut starting late next year, and that seven more were in the works. Southwest Airlines will open premium airport lounges across the country starting late next year, a major shift for a carrier famous for …
Southwest, a Low-Cost Mainstay, Will Open Premium Airport Lounges
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Southwest, a Low-Cost Mainstay, Will Open Premium Airport Lounges The airline said that lounges in Baltimore, Honolulu, Nashville and Austin, Texas, would debut starting late next year, and that seven more were in the works.
Boeing to Sell 3 Autonomous Flight Subsidiaries
Boeing is selling three subsidiaries working on autonomous flight to Archer Aviation, one of a handful of companies racing to bring small electric aircraft to market. In exchange, Boeing will receive a nearly 16.5 percent stake in Archer and other benefits.
Boeing to Sell 3 Autonomous Flight Subsidiaries
4 hours ago For many, there's a clear winner in this battle of the artificial minds. ChatGPT was probably most people's first encounter with an LLM, considering how many users it picked up shortly after its launch in 2022. It also enjoyed the privileged position of having no real competition until Anthropic …
Boeing to Sell 3 Autonomous Flight Subsidiaries
Boeing is selling three subsidiaries working on autonomous flight to Archer Aviation, one of a handful of companies racing to bring small electric aircraft to market. In exchange, Boeing will receive a nearly 16.5% stake in Archer and other benefits.
Boeing’s Smallest 737 Jet Wins F.A.A. Approval
Lifestyle 1 hour ago Airport Layers Are the Easy Way to Stay Warm on Freezing Flights—Shop Stylish Cardigans & Sweaters, From $17 Cosmopolitan - Clare Stephenson • 1h They’re the MVPs in your travel wardrobe. One of the biggest dilemmas we face before going to the airport is knowing what to wear (that’s after locating your passport, figuring out where your gate is and saying a little prayer that your flight doesn’t get cancelled, obvs). Dressing comfortably is a …
Boeing’s Smallest 737 Jet Wins F.A.A. Approval
Boeing was cleared by U.S. regulators on Monday to start delivering the smallest version of its best-selling 737 Max jet, a significant achievement for a company that has struggled with safety and quality problems in recent years. The approval, from the Federal Aviation Administration, comes after years of delays.
Boeing's Smallest 737 Jet Wins FAA Approval
Boeing was cleared by U.S. regulators on Monday to start delivering the smallest version of its bestselling 737 Max jet, a significant achievement for a company that has struggled with safety and quality problems in recent years. The approval, from the Federal Aviation Administration, comes after years of delays.
Boeing Reports Loss on $280 Million Hit to Troubled Air Force One Program
6 hours ago For many retirees, every tax break matters, especially when living on a fixed income. A new provision in federal tax law could help you keep more of your money by lowering your taxes. The change, often referred to as a "senior bonus," was introduced under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. According to …
Boeing Reports Loss on $280 Million Hit on Troubled Air Force One Program Original
Boeing’s troubled Air Force One program incurred another cost overrun in the three months ended in June, contributing to a bigger-than-expected $428 million loss in the second quarter of 2026. The company’s effort to build two presidential planes has been hampered by delays and unexpected costs since it agreed to make them in 2018 at a fixed price of $3.9 billion. Boeing said production and certification expenses added $280 million to its costs in the second quarter.
After Repeated Crises, Boeing Looks to Turn a Corner
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. After Repeated Crises, Boeing Looks to Turn a Corner The company recently opened a new production line to keep up with strong demand for its 737 Max, though orders for its new planes lag rival Airbus.
After Repeated Crises, Boeing Looks to Turn a Corner
EVERETT, Wash. -- One morning this month, a bay door opened at an enormous Boeing airplane factory north of Seattle, where workers rolled in an emerald-green fuselage. It was only the second 737 Max to enter production at this factory in Everett, Washington, and it was a milestone of sorts for Boeing. Ever since the 737 debuted in 1967, the plane has been almost exclusively produced in a factory in Renton, a Seattle suburb.
Passenger Is Partly Sucked Through Plane Window but Survives, Reports Say
A passenger survived after he was partly pulled out of the window of a plane that had taken off from Thessaloniki, Greece, on Friday, the Greek news media reported. The man's head was out the window as his wife held on to his legs, the Greek reports said, citing a passenger on board. Photos and videos of the cabin posted online show a damaged window and passengers breathing through oxygen masks. The flight was operated by Malta Air, a subsidiary of Ryanair, the low-cost Irish carrier.
Up in the air
In the distant future, rich people may use electric aircraft as a replacement for chauffeured cars Niraj Chokshi Published 29.06.26, 11:16 AM earl wilson/the new york times Sourced by the Telegraph Afew months ago, under a clear blue sky, a new kind of electric aircraft flew from the Kennedy International Airport in New York into the heart of Manhattan. The trip took around 10 minutes, a fraction of the hour or more it could take in a car.
Why Airfares May Not Fall After the U.S.-Iran Deal
EDITORS NOTE: ART ADV: With photo.); (With: MIDEAST-ECON-RDP, GAS-PRICES, MIDEAST-CONFLICT The preliminary U.S.-Iranian deal could lower fuel prices, but don’t expect cheaper flights anytime soon. The conflict caused jet fuel prices to nearly double, forcing airlines to operate fewer flights and raise fares. The framework deal U.S. and Iranian officials are expected to sign Friday would restore oil exports from the Middle East, but airlines may not see their fuel bills drop for months.
Why Airfares May Not Fall After the U.S.-Iran Deal
The preliminary U.S.-Iranian deal could lower fuel prices, but don’t expect cheaper flights anytime soon. The conflict caused jet fuel prices to nearly double, forcing airlines to operate fewer flights and raise fares. The framework deal U.S. and Iranian officials are expected to sign Friday would restore oil exports from the Middle East, but airlines may not see their fuel bills drop for months.
Why Airfares May Not Fall After the U.S.-Iran Deal
Why Airfares May Not Fall After the U.S.-Iran Deal Jet fuel may stay expensive for months, and airlines know travelers are willing to pay more for tickets. Jet fuel prices nearly doubled after the war with Iran started, and they are unlikely to fall substantially for months, analysts said.Credit...Graham Dickie/The New York Times June 18, 2026, 5:03 a.m. ET The preliminary U.S.-Iranian deal could lower fuel prices, but don’t expect cheaper flights anytime soon.
Why Airfares May Not Fall After the U.S.-Iran Deal
Trump has used his clout to knock out senators in primaries, issue unachievable demands and force them into politically fraught positions. Some say it’s harming his own agenda. WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump scrambles to wrap up his war with Iran, he’s escalating another one much closer to …
Spirit Airlines’ Demise Leaves 22 Open Flights at LaGuardia
Spirit Airlines is dead, but its coveted place at one of the New York area’s three main airports is up for grabs. A bankruptcy judge said last week that Spirit could start soliciting bids for its allotment of 22 flights a day at LaGuardia Airport, along with its Florida corporate headquarters and other assets. The access to LaGuardia is prized, but also fraught.
Spirit Airlines' Demise Leaves 22 Open Flights at LaGuardia
Spirit Airlines is dead, but its coveted place at one of the New York area's three main airports is up for grabs. A bankruptcy judge said last week that Spirit could start soliciting bids for its allotment of 22 flights a day at LaGuardia Airport, along with its Florida corporate headquarters and other assets. The access to LaGuardia is prized, but also fraught.
An Air Taxi Lands in Manhattan, but You Can't Fly in It Yet
(Circuits) Under a clear blue sky, a new kind of electric aircraft flew from Kennedy International Airport into the heart of Manhattan this April. The trip took around 10 minutes, a fraction of the hour or more it could take in a car. The flight offered a glimpse at how the aircraft, which is made by Joby Aviation and combines features of a helicopter and an airplane, and others like it could someday operate in cities.
An Air Taxi Lands in Manhattan, but You Can’t Fly in It Yet
Forget Self-Driving Cars. This Company Just Flew Passengers Over New York City. And the FAA Approved 9 More States Everyone is still looking at Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA | TSLA Price Prediction), because the robotaxi is always six months away and Optimus is always one …
Is This the Future of Air Travel? Is This the Future of Air Travel? Original
new video loaded: Is This the Future of Air Travel? Is This the Future of Air Travel?Is This the Future of Air Travel? A new all-electric aircraft made a test flight in New York City. Our transportation reporter Niraj Chokshi describes what to know. By Niraj Chokshi and Sutton Raphael May 31, 2026
An Air Taxi Lands in Manhattan, but You Can’t Fly in It Yet
An Air Taxi Lands in Manhattan, but You Can’t Fly in It Yet Aviation start-ups and the Trump administration want to replace helicopters with electric aircraft, but the new vehicles still have to pass arduous tests before the public can use them.
An Air Taxi Lands in Manhattan, but You Can't Fly in It Yet
Under a clear blue sky, a new kind of electric aircraft flew from Kennedy International Airport into the heart of Manhattan this April. The trip took around 10 minutes, a fraction of the hour or more it could take in a car. The flight offered a glimpse at how the aircraft, which is made by Joby Aviation and combines features of a helicopter and an airplane, and others like it could someday operate in cities.
How Delta Steered Around Airline Industry Chaos
ATLANTA -- The airline business is in turmoil. Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down in May. Jet fuel prices have risen around 50% because of the war with Iran. And some industry executives are publicly talking about the need for airline mergers. But that tumult has barely touched Delta Air Lines and its CEO, Ed Bastian. Delta is the most profitable airline in the United States, and its business is booming.
How Delta has steered around airline industry chaos
ATLANTA — The airline business is in turmoil. Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down this month. Jet fuel prices have risen around 50% because of the war with Iran. And some industry executives are publicly talking about the need for airline mergers. But that tumult has barely touched Delta Air Lines and its CEO, Ed Bastian. Delta is the most profitable airline in the United States, and its business is booming.
How Delta Steered Around Airline Industry Chaos
The airline business is in turmoil. Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down this month. Jet fuel prices have risen around 50 percent because of the war with Iran. And some industry executives are publicly talking about the need for airline mergers. But that tumult has barely touched Delta Air Lines and its chief executive, Ed Bastian. Delta is the most profitable airline in the United States, and its business is booming.
How Delta Steered Around Airline Industry Chaos
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How Delta Steered Around Airline Industry Chaos
ATLANTA -- The airline business is in turmoil. Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down this month. Jet fuel prices have risen around 50% because of the war with Iran. And some industry executives are publicly talking about the need for airline mergers. But that tumult has barely touched Delta Air Lines and its CEO, Ed Bastian. Delta is the most profitable airline in the United States, and its business is booming.
What Is GKN Aerospace? Original
A chemical leak occurred at one of the company’s manufacturing plants in California, raising concerns about an explosion. May 22, 2026, 8:06 p.m. ET The chemical leak that prompted evacuations in Orange County, Calif., on Friday occurred at GKN Aerospace, a manufacturing company based in the United Kingdom that produces jet engines, landing gear and other components for military and civilian aircraft.
French Court Says Air France and Airbus Are Guilty in 2009 Crash Case
French Court Says Air France and Airbus Are Guilty in 2009 Crash Case An appeals court in Paris said the airline and airplane manufacturer were guilty of involuntary manslaughter for their role in a plane crash over the Atlantic Ocean.
French Court Says Air France and Airbus Are Guilty in 2009 Crash Case
A French court Thursday found Airbus and Air France guilty of involuntary manslaughter for their role in a 2009 plane crash in the Atlantic Ocean that killed 228 people. The ruling from the Paris Appeals Court overturns a 2023 decision by a lower court that had acquitted the airline and airplane manufacturer. The appeals court fined each company the maximum legal penalty, 225,000 euros (about $260,000), and ordered them to pay legal costs.
French Court Says Air France and Airbus Are Guilty in 2009 Crash Case
A French court on Thursday found Airbus and Air France guilty of involuntary manslaughter for their role in a 2009 plane crash in the Atlantic Ocean that killed 228 people. The ruling from the Paris Appeals Court overturns a 2023 decision by a lower court that had acquitted the airline and airplane manufacturer. The appeals court fined each company the maximum legal penalty, 225,000 euros (about $260,000), and ordered them to pay legal costs.
Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent.
Now Elon Musk doesn't seem pleased with Delta Air Lines choosing a rival internet provider to Starlink. Loading audio narration... Dozens of airlines around the world have struck deals with Starlink to give passengers free, high-speed WiFi. It connects to a constellation of over 10,000 satellites, …
Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent.
Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent. The deal, if it materializes, would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world’s largest aviation markets.
Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that China had agreed to order 200 Boeing jets, potentially lifting the fortunes of the American jet manufacturer in one of the world's largest aviation markets. In an interview with Fox News, Trump hailed what he termed as successes from the first day of meetings with Xi Jinping, China's top leader. He said Xi told him that an order would be placed for the American planes. "He's going to order 200 jets.
Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent.
President Donald Trump and Boeing said Friday that China had agreed to order 200 of the company's planes, potentially lifting the fortunes of the American jet manufacturer in one of the world's largest aviation markets. But Chinese officials were noncommittal.
Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China. Beijing Stays Silent.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that China had agreed to order 200 Boeing jets, potentially lifting the fortunes of the American jet manufacturer in one of the world's largest aviation markets. But Chinese officials were noncommittal after he left on Friday. In an interview with Fox News, Trump hailed on Thursday what he termed as successes from the first day of meetings with Xi Jinping, China's top leader. He said Xi told him that an order would be placed for the American planes.
For struggling JetBlue, Spirit's demise may offer an opportunity
Mere hours after Spirit Airlines shut down this month, JetBlue Airways announced more than two dozen new flights out of Spirit's home airport. JetBlue's speed in filling the void was not surprising. The airline is trying to turn itself around after years of losing money. JetBlue wants to make Spirit's base -- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport near Miami -- the next pillar of its business, and seized the opportunity to attract thousands of travelers suddenly left in the lurch.
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