US airports now have software to prevent aircraft from landing on taxiways by mistake
The technology has already proven useful.
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FAA blames 'damaged database file' for major NOTAM outage
A technical glitch led to flights being grounded nationwide.
Airbus tests pilot assist that can automatically divert flights
The autonomous tech could help if the crew is incapacitated.
NASA helped find a security hole in spacecraft networks
The vulnerability also affects aircraft and power plants, but it's relatively simple to fix.
Delta invests in air taxi startup Joby to enable home-to-airport flights
You won't need a lengthy car ride just to start your journey.
Boeing delivers its first 787 Dreamliner after pausing for over a year
The company has spent the past two years tackling manufacturing flaws.
Microsoft helps speed up work on AI for autonomous drones and flying taxis
Project AirSim helps train AI before it flies in real life.
Volocopter's longer-range drone taxi completes its first test flights
The VoloConnect should serve passengers in 2026.
FedEx wants to equip cargo aircraft with anti-missile lasers
The FAA might be open to the idea.
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
It's part of a massive seven-year renovation.
AT&T and Verizon will delay 5G expansion over aircraft safety issues
The FAA is worried about interference with cockpit systems.
NASA starts flight testing with Joby's electric air taxi
The dry runs could help rethink the future of airspace.
AirCar prototype completes its first inter-city flight
Its creator says a future pre-production model will be road and air legal.
Airspeeder completes the first test flight for its electric flying race car
The Alauda Mk3 could make air racing more eco-friendly.
Larry Page's air taxi startup loses one of its key designers
It's also buying drone maker 3D Robotics.
Google-backed autonomous flight company Merlin will power a fleet of 55 aircraft
The Boston-based startup has quietly been testing its self-driving tech in the Mojave desert.
Quiet supersonic jet maker Aerion abruptly shuts down
It had partners like Boeing and GE.
Amazon invests in an electric aircraft maker to further its climate goals
Beta Technologies' aircraft could handle some of Amazon's deliveries.
Luminar will bring its LiDAR tech to Airbus planes and helicopters
The companies hope to 'ultimately enable safe, autonomous flight.'
