United grounded 5 planes because it couldn't turn off their 'No Smoking' signs, breaking a strange FAA rule

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A "No Smoking" sign on a plane.

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Boeing 737 Max fallout could be a win for Airbus. Here's why airlines might eye the A321neoXLR.

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Airbus A321XLR landing after the flight display.
The Airbus A321XLR is expected to enter the market with Middle East Airlines in early 2024.

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You can now use your AirPods to watch in-flight screens on some US airlines. Here's how to tell ahead of time if your flight will have Bluetooth.

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United and Delta have already introduced Bluetooth capabilities on some flight entertainment systems.

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See inside a test Boeing 737 MAX 10, the heavily modified variant that has been bought by carriers like United and hopes to enter service in 2024

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The entire fuselage of the 737 MAX 10.

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The FAA has given Boeing the green light to start certification test flights of its long-awaited 737 MAX 10

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Boeing 737 MAX 10.
The FAA has cleared Boeing to start certification test flights of its 737 MAX 10, which is expects to enter service in 2024.

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Airbus' A321XLR aircraft is set to fly in 2024. Take a look at the new plane and see what new routes it opens — coming soon to carriers like American and United.

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Airbus A321XLR plane takes off during the Paris Air Show
The Airbus A321XLR is on track to enter commercial service in 2024. United and American are among the airlines that have already placed orders.

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Why Alaska is getting rid of several dozen jets in high demand by airlines after only flying them for roughly 5 years

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Alaska Airlines Airbus A321neo with the
Alaska Airlines is retiring the 10 remaining Airbus A321neo jets in its fleet by fall 2023 to become an all-Boeing operator.

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