FAA Says Computer System Update Should Prevent Another Glitch That Grounded 11,000 Planes

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented computer system changes to combat outages like the one that occurred on January 11, resulting in more than 11,000 flight disruptions.

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I flew on Singapore's Airbus A380 for 12 hours in economy from Germany to Singapore. The seat was surprisingly amenity-heavy and made the long trek easy.

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Singapore Airlines' A380 economy cabin.
Singapore Airlines' A380 economy cabin.

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See inside the Boeing 787 flight simulator where Singapore Airlines pilots train

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Singapore Airlines Boeing 787 flight simulator.
Singapore Airlines Boeing 787 flight simulator.

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Aviation's best bet for cutting emissions is a new kind of fuel — but there's nowhere near enough of it

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An operator performs the maneuver to refuel an airplane.
Current US production of sustainable aviation fuel is around 4.5 million gallons per year. The White House wants to up production to 3 billion gallons by 2030, in order to fully decarbonize aviation by 2050.

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Southwest Airlines gave away as many as 50 billion airline miles after its holiday travel meltdown

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Canceled flight travelers line for booking in front of a Southwest Airlines sign at Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado
Southwest Airlines gave 25,000 points to around 2 million people who were affected by flight delays, like people who stood in line in Denver over the holiday season.

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Boeing is ramping up production of its 737 and 787 jets. See inside the factory where the MAX planes are built.

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Boeing 737 factory tour.
Insider toured the factory in June 2022.

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