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Boeing failures are a case study of America's manufacturing "dark age"
by
Kimberly Adams
and Sarah Leeson
Apr 24, 2024
A century ago, U.S manufacturers were run by engineers. Now leadership suites are distant from factory floors, says journalist Jerry Useem.
Why do airplanes have ashtrays on board if smoking is banned?
by
Janet Nguyen
Feb 23, 2024
In 2000, Bill Clinton signed a law that banned smoking on all domestic and international flights to and from the U.S.
The Biden administration’s bet on sustainable aviation fuel
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 22, 2024
Right now, sustainable aviation fuel is “a drop in the bucket” compared to conventional jet fuel, but that might not be the case for long.
What passengers need to know about the Boeing Max 9 safety issues
by
Janet Nguyen
Jan 10, 2024
A door plug recently blew off a Max 9 plane, prompting concerns about whether fliers should board these planes.
Airfares are down 13% over the past year, but they may be headed back up soon
Nov 14, 2023
Fuel costs are down but may rise again soon.
Aircraft orders can distort economic data. They also propel a lot of economic activity.
by
Justin Ho
Sep 27, 2023
Their volatility can overshadow broader trends. But those orders are just the start of a long, expansive manufacturing supply chain.
Could electric planes tempt Americans to fly short distances instead of driving?
Jul 26, 2023
Aviation company Surf Air Mobility is developing an electric engine to power planes during short jaunts. But the market is still untested.
For public good, not for profit.
Boeing earnings descend, thanks to inflation and lingering supply chain problems
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 26, 2022
But conditions may be improving for the planemaker.
FAA plans to reduce the time planes spend taxiing on the runway
Sep 30, 2021
In addition to reducing wait times, the FAA estimates this will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Grounded planes find a temporary desert home during the pandemic
by
Phil Latzman
Apr 14, 2021
Many jetliners are being stored in the aviation equivalent of long-term parking in the southwestern desert of the U.S.