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US airports now have software to prevent aircraft from landing on taxiways by mistake
Major airports in the US are using software that prevents aircraft from landing on taxiways and risking collisions.
FAA blames 'damaged database file' for major NOTAM outage
The FAA has pinned a major NOTAM outage on a bad database file.
Airbus tests pilot assist that can automatically divert flights
Airbus is testing autonomous tech that can divert a flight when pilots are in trouble.
NASA helped find a security hole in spacecraft networks
NASA helped find a security flaw that could compromise the networks of spacecraft.
Delta invests in air taxi startup Joby to enable home-to-airport flights
Delta has invested in air taxi pioneer Joby to offer short-hop flights from home to the airport.
Boeing delivers its first 787 Dreamliner after pausing for over a year
Boeing has handed over its first 787 Dreamliner in over a year after dealing with multiple manufacturing flaws.
Microsoft helps speed up work on AI for autonomous drones and flying taxis
Microsoft has unveiled a platform that helps prep autonomous drones and flying taxis for the real world.
Volocopter's longer-range drone taxi completes its first test flights
Volocopter's four-seat drone taxi has flown for the first time, and should serve passengers in 2026.
FedEx wants to equip cargo aircraft with anti-missile lasers
FedEx has asked US officials for approval to install anti-missile laser systems to protect its aircraft from attacks.
Designers hope hydrogen-powered plane will fly halfway around the world without refueling
The zero-emission aircraft would supposedly match the speed and comfort of current midsize planes.
The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum will close for at least six months in 2022
The Smithsonian will close the Air and Space Museum for at least six months starting in March.
AT&T and Verizon will delay 5G expansion over aircraft safety issues
AT&T and Verizon are delaying their rollout of 5G on the C-band to address FAA worries about threats to aircraft safety.
NASA starts flight testing with Joby's electric air taxi
NASA is now flight testing Joby's electric air taxi as part of a program meant to improve mobility in the US.
AirCar prototype completes its first inter-city flight
Klein Vision's flying AirCar prototype vehicle has completed its first inter-city flight between airports.
Airspeeder completes the first test flight for its electric flying race car
Airspeeder has completed the first test flight for its electric flying race car ahead of a planned racing series.
Larry Page's air taxi startup loses one of its key designers
The Larry Page-backed air taxi startup Kitty Hawk has dropped a key designer after fights over the company's strategy.
Google-backed autonomous flight company Merlin will power a fleet of 55 aircraft
Google-backed Merlin Labs is partnering with Dynamic Aviation to retrofit 55 utility aircraft with its self-driving software.
Quiet supersonic jet maker Aerion abruptly shuts down
Aerion has suddenly shut down, ending its dreams of building quiet supersonic business jets.
Amazon invests in an electric aircraft maker to further its climate goals
Amazon has invested in electric aircraft maker Beta Technologies to help its reach its climate targets.
Luminar will bring its LiDAR tech to Airbus planes and helicopters
The companies hope to 'ultimately enable safe, autonomous flight.'
