An Iran peace deal won't lower airfares anytime soon, analysts say

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airline passengers at JFK.
Aviation analysts say they don't expect airfare to go down even if oil prices ease after a US-Iran peace deal.

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Rivian trims its workforce as the EV maker pursues profitable growth

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RJ Scaringe, Rivian's CEO, looks at the EV-maker's Illinois production line, where the midsize R2 is built.
Rivian confirmed to Business Insider that it's cutting some sales and marketing staff as it aims for profitability.

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Rivian CEO says company will release tech similar to Tesla FSD later this year

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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said the company will release supervised self-driving tech this year, with hands-free, eye-off driving coming in 2027.

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United confirms 'Eurobusiness' economy layout on its new Airbus A321XLRs

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United airlines aircraft on a tarmac.
United Airlines is testing blocked middle seats on its Airbus A321XLRs. This could secure more revenue while simultaneously saving on labor costs.

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World Cup flightmare as Uruguay blames FIFA for travel chaos after an airplane mix-up

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Uruguay's national football team pose for a picture at Carrasco International Airport ahead of their departure to Mexico for the FIFA 2026 World Cup football tournament, in Ciudad de la Costa, Canelones department, Uruguay, on June 9, 2026.
Uruguay's team poses before departing Montevideo last Tuesday.

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GM killed Cruise, but don't count it out of the robotaxi race

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General Motors said it will roll out eyes-off driving on highways in 2028, starting with the Cadillac Escalade IQ.

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Photos of key moments in SpaceX history, from the scrappy startup days to milestone rocket launches

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Onlookers attending take pictures of a clear view of the SpaceX Falcon 9 on February 14, 2026, in Perris, California.
SpaceX's valuation has grown exponentially since its 2002 founding.

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Flying taxi companies are racing to carry passengers as soon as this year. I've seen all 3 rivals — this is how they compare

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Crowd gathers around Joby electric aircraft on a waterfront landing area with a city skyline behind.
Joby (pictured) and Archer are targeting a 2026 certification.

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SpaceX and Tesla merger chatter is heating up. Here's how Musk's companies work together.

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Elon Musk talks at a Nasdaq desk the day of SpaceX's IPO.
Elon Musk's companies have been swapping IP and cash. It's led to rumors of potential mega mergers.

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RJ Scaringe said there are 2 big reasons Rivian's new R2 doesn't look like a Tesla Model Y dupe

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A Rivian R2 electric vehicle drives over a dirt obstacle course set up on Congress Avenue during the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals in Austin on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Rivian started deliveries of its R2 SUV on Tuesday.

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