Airplanes

The FAA launched a groundbreaking pilot program testing electric flying cars and air taxis across 26 states, bringing futuristic transport closer to reality.

JetBlue flights were temporarily grounded nationwide after a system outage prompted an FAA ground stop.

United Airlines added headphone language to its refusal-of-transport policy, giving the airline authority to deny boarding to passengers who play audio aloud.

Middle East unrest disrupts global air travel as airlines cancel flights worldwide, leaving passengers stranded at airports following joint U.S. and Israel military action against Iran.

Airlines canceled flights to parts of Mexico after the drug lord "El Mencho" was reportedly killed by the Mexican government, leading to violent clashes.

Award-winning pilot declares emergency "due to oil on windshield" before fatal Texas crash. Ron and Barbara Timmermans died when aircraft hit power lines.

Spirit Airlines will recall 500 flight attendants from furloughs while selling 20 Airbus aircraft to address financial struggles during bankruptcy proceedings.

President Trump threatened a 50% tariff on Canadian aircraft unless Canada approves Gulfstream jets, accusing Ottawa of "illegally" blocking U.S. plane certification.

United Airlines announced a record 750 daily flights at Chicago's O'Hare airport this summer, outpacing American Airlines in a heated competition for airport dominance.

Vertical Aerospace is planning electric air taxi operations for airport transfers and cross-city commuting in major metros, aiming to to deliver 175 eVTOL aircraft by 2030.

A winter storm threatened thousands of flights heading into the weekend across two dozen states, as airlines issue travel waivers for customers impacted by the snow.

Travelers without REAL ID will get a new backup option after TSA introduced the ConfirmID program. The fee is $45 to potentially clear airport security, but it is not guaranteed.

The Alaska Airlines pilot who safely landed a 737 jet after a door plug blowout is suing Boeing for $10 million, claiming the company attempted to make him a "scapegoat."

Two planes nearly collided at Houston's Bush Intercontinental airport after Volaris flight made unauthorized turn into United Express path, FAA investigating.

Greg Biffle, a former NASCAR star, earned millions through racing and business ventures before dying in a North Carolina plane crash that claimed seven lives.

Southwest's viral "6-7" meme-inspired sale offers $67 flights, referencing the popular Gen Alpha trend from rapper Skrilla's hit song "Doot Doot (6 7)."

Multiple U.S. companies including Northrop Grumman, Anduril Industries and Lockheed Martin are developing autonomous fighter jets for the military.

A group of Democrat senators proposed a bill to require airlines to compensate passengers for significant flight delays and cancellations.

Families have filed wrongful death lawsuits after a deadly UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville killed 14 people when an engine detached during takeoff Nov. 4.

The Trump administration is fast-tracking FAA modernization efforts, shifting from copper to fiber infrastructure and analog to digital systems nationwide.