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In Syria, First Domestic Flight Since Assad’s Overthrow Lands in Aleppo
A Syrian Air flight from Damascus landed in Aleppo on Wednesday, as the transitional government tries to demonstrate its ability to run the war-shattered country.The New York Times - 7h -
FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.CBS News - 8h -
China's CATL is planning a major expansion of battery swapping for electric vehicles
The world’s largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles says it will get into battery swapping in China in a big way starting next yearABC News - 9h -
Lithium battery fires on U.S. flights rise, FAA data shows
FAA data shows lithium battery fires are up 388% on U.S. flights since 2015, happening nearly twice per week on average. The lithium batteries inside your tablet, laptop and phones can be flammable ...CBS News - 10h -
22 Best Gifts for Travelers Who Are Always One Flight Ahead (2024)
Shopping for the best gifts for travelers? Our guide features top picks that frequent fliers will truly appreciate.Wired - 1d -
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The world's busiest flight routes in 2024
Asia-Pacific is home to many of the busiest flight routes in the world, even though capacity on many routes has not yet reached 2019 levels.CNBC - 1d -
Woman accused of stowing away on flight from NY to Paris apprehended again
Svetlana Dali, the woman accused of stowing away on a flight from New York to Paris, was arrested again, according to the FBI.CBS News - 1d -
Woman Who Stowed Away on Paris Flight Tries to Flee by Bus to Canada
The woman, Svetlana Dali, had been ordered to wear an ankle monitor after her arrest, but she cut it off and boarded a bus, a law enforcement official said.The New York Times - 2d -
As mystery surrounding drone sightings deepens, conspiracy theories take flight
The burst of drone activity lighting up the night skies above New Jersey and other states is propelling online posts and conspiracies offering up bizarre claims to explain the drone "hysteria," ...NBC News - 2d -
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Edinburgh flights resume after IT issue grounded planes
No flights could take off or land at the airport for several hours as engineers worked to fix the problem.BBC News - 3d -
Voyce - a wing who took flight with Wasps
Tom Voyce was a key part of a Wasps dynasty laden with silverware and golden moments. BBC Sport remembers his life.BBC News - 5d -
Flight from LaGuardia diverts to JFK after bird strike: American Airlines
A flight from LaGuardia Airport to North Carolina was diverted to John F. Kennedy International Airport on Thursday evening due to a reported bird strike, according to American Airlines.The Hill - 5d -
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Village 'heart ripped out' by battery site plans
A total of six storage compounds are planned for the fields around a rural village near Coldstream.BBC News - 6d -
JetBlue to bring 'junior Mint' first class to domestic flights in 2026
JetBlue plans to add domestic first-class seats in a two-by-two configuration for shorter flights in 2026.CNBC - Dec. 11 -
JetBlue to bring 'junior Mint' first class to domestic flights in 2026
JetBlue Airways plans to add domestic first-class seats in 2026 on airplanes that don’t have its top-tier Mint class, the latest initiative to win over higher-paying customers and get back to ...NBC News - Dec. 11 -
NJ governor taking unidentified drone flights 'deadly seriously'
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) said that he is taking unidentified drone flights in his state “deadly seriously.” “These are apparently … as I understand it, very sophisticated,” Murphy told a ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
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Stellantis, CATL to Invest $4.3 Billion in Battery Plant in Spain
The companies said production is planned to start by end of 2026 and the plant could reach 50 gigawatt hours of capacity.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10 -
Toyota vows to move ahead with $13.9bn battery plant in North Carolina
Trump’s criticism of EV incentives casts a cloud over largest US investment in clean tech by any foreign automakerFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
China’s CATL to build $4.3bn battery factory with Stellantis in European expansion
Deal for Spanish plant comes despite EU efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese technologyFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
EV batteries may last much longer than expected: Study
The shelf-life of electric vehicle (EV) batteries may be as much as 40 percent greater than previously assumed, a new study has found. Stanford University scientists uncovered this possibility by ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Mexico flight crew detains passenger who tried to divert plane to US
Plane was diverted to Guadalajara, where the person – identified only as Mario – was handed over to authorities. A passenger on a domestic flight in Mexico on Sunday tried to divert an aircraft ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
American Airlines suspends flights to Haiti indefinitely
American Airlines is no longer resuming its daily service out of Miami into Port-au-Prince's Toussaint Louverture International Airport.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Passenger attempts to divert domestic Mexican flight to the U.S.
Mexican National Guard members detained a man Sunday morning after he attempted to divert a domestic Mexican flight to the United States.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Passenger arrested after trying to divert flight in Mexico to United States
The Mexican National Guard arrested the suspect, identified by authorities as Mario N., in Guadalajara.ABC News - Dec. 8 -
Passenger attempted to divert domestic flight from Mexico into the U.S.
Volaris said the crew on flight 3041 from El Bajio to Tijuana managed to detain the passenger before the flight was diverted to Guadalajara in central Mexico.CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Stowaway on New York-to-Paris flight claims it wasn’t her first attempt
Svetlana Dali, 57, told investigators she had tried to travel for free at several US airports by sneaking into secure areas. A woman who evaded security to be a stowaway on a New York-to-Paris ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Why thermal batteries could replace lithium-ion batteries for energy storage
Thermal batteries store renewable energy as heat, offering a cost-effective way for industries like steel and cement to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
A 'hidden' travel hack saves money on flights — if travelers can pull it off
Skiplagging can save money, but flyers can have their flights and miles canceled. They won't be banned from flying for life though, says Skiplagged's CEO.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
NASA pushes back astronaut flights to the moon again
NASA has announced more delays in sending astronauts back to the moon more than 50 years after ApolloABC News - Dec. 5 -
Nasa delays astronaut flight around the Moon
The US is pushing back its planned return to the Moon as it fixes a heat shield issue.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
JetBlue cuts more unprofitable routes, tweaks Europe flights
JetBlue is in the middle of a new plan to return to consistent profitability and cut costs.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
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‘You’re not American’: Racist rant caught on camera after flight to Los Angeles
An Indian American man recorded a woman’s verbal attack against him and his family after they arrived at Los Angeles International Airport and boarded a shuttle bus. Pervez Taufiq said the woman ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
United Airlines CEO talks flight junk fees, Trump's potential tariffs
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the potential impact of new trade tariffs on fares as U.S. airports saw a record number of flyers at the end of Thanksgiving weekend, ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
2 Delta attendants fail breathalyzer test before international flight
Delta says it pulled pair of crew members from duty after random screening by Dutch authorities.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
G.M. Will Sell Stake in EV Battery Plant to LG
LG Energy Solution will now solely own a factory in Michigan that it had planned to operate through a joint venture with General Motors.The New York Times - Dec. 2
