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  Harlem Shake on a plane might be craziest yet, FAA investigating potential safety violations

  By Sean Hollister on March 1, 2013 09:05 pm + 89 comments

  The Harlem Shake is a global phenomenon that needs no introduction — the YouTube dance craze has Continue reading…

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  FAA denies reports that it will soon approve testing of Dreamliner battery fixes

  By Bryan Bishop on February 26, 2013 07:32 pm + 15 comments

  The Federal Administration Aviation is disputing reports that it will soon approve testing of a set Continue reading…

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  Learn how to fly a U-2 spy plane with the CIA's declassified manual

  By Ben Kersey on January 8, 2013 10:44 pm + 5 comments

  Have you ever wanted to learn how to fly a Lockheed U-2 spy plane? Now’s your can. Jalopnik has Continue reading…

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  In-flight Wi-Fi made possible by sacks of potatoes

  By Ben Kersey on December 20, 2012 04:47 am + 34 comments

  Boeing has to perform meticulous tests in its cabins to make sure in-flight Wi-Fi signals don’t Continue reading…

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  Inside the instrument landing system that keeps the tarmac safe for planes

  By Justin Rubio on December 10, 2012 01:10 pm + 19 comments

  Every day, tens of thousands of planes land on airport runways in the United States — fortunately, Continue reading…

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  US Air Force readies X37-B space plane for a third classified flight

  By Chris Welch on December 10, 2012 09:54 am + 37 comments

  The mysterious X37-B plane is headed back to space tomorrow for a third mission, though we're still Continue reading…

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  Uber co-founder takes to the skies with BlackJet private plane service

  By Justin Rubio on October 26, 2012 12:14 pm + 14 comments

  If you enjoy Uber's black-car service and want the experience the same level of luxury when Continue reading…

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  JetBlue to roll out in-flight Wi-Fi in Q1 2013, will launch free of charge

  By Chris Welch on September 17, 2012 02:36 pm + 11 comments

  JetBlue travelers, the wait for in-flight Wi-Fi is nearly over: an internal company email today Continue reading…

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  FlightTrack gets a complete visual overhaul in new free version of the flight monitoring app

  By Dante D'Orazio on August 9, 2012 01:38 pm + 3 comments

  FlightTrack has long been a favorite of frequent fliers for keeping tabs on flights — where they Continue reading…

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  Delta adding Wi-Fi to international flights in 2013

  By Andrew Webster on June 29, 2012 02:24 pm + 12 comments

  Starting early next year, Delta will be adding in-flight Wi-Fi to its long-haul international Continue reading…