Flying taxis just got another step closer to reality as $1 billion startup Archer received approval for commercial operations

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Nikhil Goel of Archer smiling wearing a grey suit and cyan tie stood in front of the Midnight eVTOL at the Dubai Air Show
Archer's Midnight eVTOL and Nikhil Goel, the chief commercial officer, at the 2023 Dubai Air Show.

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Germany received its third VIP Airbus A350 plane, which replaced the country's old fleet of unreliable A340s

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The third and final A350 sent to the German Air Force.
The third and final fully VIP-equipped A350 was sent to the German Air Force on Wednesday.

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United Airlines CEO says he wants to see a competitor break the Airbus-Boeing duopoly, but isn't convinced by Chinese upstart Comac

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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby takes part in a panel discussion at the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Annual General Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., October 4, 2021.
Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines.

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Airlines to tighten seatbelt rules and use AI to predict turbulence after Singapore Airlines incident, Emirates boss says

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A general view of the cabin of Singapore Airlines flight SQ321, which was hit by severe turbulence.
Severe turbulence dislodged oxygen masks and caused injuries to dozens of passengers on Singapore Airlines flight SQ321.

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Managers at Boeing's largest factory 'hound mechanics' to keep quiet about safety concerns, employee says

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A Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

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This new airplane economy-seat concept converts into lie-flat beds

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Ameco's six-seater concept with green seats and three tray tables deployed.
Renderings of the design show several tray tables available.

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American hopes to edge out rival airlines with a brand new Boeing 787-9 cabin. See how its current and future Dreamliners compare.

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Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner american airlines
American is introducing a more premium-heavy cabin on its future Boeing 787-9s, but the existing Dreamliners will maintain their old product.

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Spirit Airlines passengers say they were told to prepare for an emergency water landing in a chaotic flight to Florida

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A Spirit Airlines plane.

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I flew on Delta's Airbus A220 from New York to Dallas in economy. I enjoyed the smaller jet and its unique lavatory window.

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Delta's A220 lavatory.
Inside Delta's A220 lavatory.

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Donald Trump owns a multi-million-dollar fleet of VIP aircraft, including his prized Boeing 757 airliner. Take a look at his private collection.

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Trump onboard his Boeing 757 private jet.
Trump onboard his Boeing 757 private jet.

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