Hacker News with Generative AI: Aviation

It's Far Too Soon to Let Supersonic Flights Rip Across the Country (jalopnik.com)
While Boom Supersonic boasted about there being no audible sonic boom on the ground during the final test flight of its XB-1 demonstrator in February, its prospective airliner still isn't allowed to break the sound barrier over the United States.
Supersonic Flight, Aviation, Technology, Regulation, United States
6 points by rntn 20 hours ago | 0 comments
Pentagon accepts luxury jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One (abcnews.go.com)
The United States officially accepted a luxury jet to use as Air Force One from Qatar, the Department of Defense confirmed to ABC News on Wednesday.
Politics, Aviation, Military, Qatar, United States
8 points by hbcondo714 2 days ago | 0 comments
I was alone on shift when Newark air traffic control went dark (thetimes.com)
Aviation, Technology, New York
4 points by whalesalad 3 days ago | 0 comments
Delta Air Lines can sue CrowdStrike over outage (itnews.com.au)
Delta Air Lines can pursue much of its lawsuit seeking to hold CrowdStrike liable for a massive computer outage last July that caused the carrier to cancel 7000 flights, a Georgia state judge ruled.
Cybersecurity, Lawsuits, Aviation, Technology
8 points by Khaine 3 days ago | 2 comments
Why the Boeing 777X Won't Have Engine Chevrons (jalopnik.com)
You may have noticed them on certain planes when looking out the terminal windows — a kind of shark-toothed look on the back of some planes' engines. Commercial airplanes, outside of their livery, are designed for function, not aesthetics, so those shark teeth must serve some kind of purpose, right? In fact, they do: Called engine chevrons, they reduce jet engine noise, which can be pretty deafening.
Aviation, Engineering, Noise Reduction
5 points by rntn 5 days ago | 0 comments
GPS Needs to Toughen Up, or Get Trampled Down (aviationweek.com)
GPS is under siege from hostile forces. In 2024, there were as many as 700 daily GPS jamming and spoofing incidents, according to an analysis of ADS-B reports by Switzerland’s Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW).
GPS, Aviation, Security, Technology
78 points by throw0101b 5 days ago | 80 comments
Lufthansa plane flown by autopilot after pilot faints in cockpit (scmp.com)
A Lufthansa flight was flown by autopilot when the co-pilot, alone in the cockpit as the pilot had stepped away to use the bathroom, fainted, Spanish investigators said in a report about an incident last year that was released on Saturday.
Aviation, Autopilot, Safety, Accidents
55 points by gscott 6 days ago | 51 comments
No One Can Explain Why Planes Stay in the Air (2020) (scientificamerican.com)
In December 2003, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first flight of the Wright brothers, the New York Times ran a story entitled “Staying Aloft; What Does Keep Them Up There?” The point of the piece was a simple question: What keeps planes in the air? To answer it, the Times turned to John D. Anderson, Jr., curator of aerodynamics at the National Air and Space Museum and author of several textbooks in the field.
Physics, Aviation, History
12 points by Tomte 6 days ago | 22 comments
No-boom supersonic flights could slide through US skies soon (theregister.com)
This week, a bipartisan bill was introduced that would allow supersonic flight over the continental US for the first time in 52 years, as long as they're quiet.
Aviation, Technology, Politics, United States
34 points by rntn 6 days ago | 44 comments
Lufthansa plane flew for 10 minutes without pilots (businessinsider.com)
A Lufthansa flight went 10 minutes without a pilot after the first officer fell ill while alone in the cockpit, according to investigators.
Aviation, Accidents, Germany
16 points by apples_oranges 6 days ago | 9 comments
Gordon Stare possibly captured MH370's disappearance (twitter.com)
Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
Missing Persons, Aviation, Malaysia Airlines
7 points by jjoe 7 days ago | 4 comments
Air-Traffic Controller Just Averted a Midair Collision. Now He's Speaking Out (wsj.com)
This Air-Traffic Controller Just Averted a Midair Collision. Now He’s Speaking Out.
Aviation, Safety, News
16 points by psim1 7 days ago | 3 comments
A new bill could lift the outdated ban on supersonic flight over land (boomsupersonic.com)
A new bill could lift the outdated ban on supersonic flight over land, unlocking the future of fast and quiet travel.
Aviation, Legislation, Supersonic Flight
6 points by garrettgarcia 9 days ago | 5 comments
The Airplane 'Barf Bag' Is a Genius Invention Most People Never Think About (theautopian.com)
Every day, the Federal Aviation Administration manages an average of 45,000 flights covering 29 million square miles of airspace. On average, 2.9 million people board an airliner to go somewhere in America every day. It’s inevitable that at least some of those people are going to get sick.
Aviation, Design, Travel, Health
7 points by NaOH 10 days ago | 6 comments
Qatar's $400M jet for Trump is a gold-plated security nightmare (theregister.com)
The Trump administration is set to accept a $400 million luxury 747-8 from the royal family of Qatar – a lavish "palace in the sky" meant as a temporary Air Force One. But getting it up to presidential security standards could take years and cost hundreds of millions more.
Politics, Security, Aviation, International Relations
22 points by rntn 10 days ago | 5 comments
Why the 737 MAX has been such a headache for Boeing (jalopnik.com)
Since it first flew in 1967, the Boeing 737 has been one of the greatest success stories in commercial aviation.
Aviation, Boeing, 737 MAX, Transportation
39 points by cebert 10 days ago | 54 comments
Qatar-gifted Air Force One may be security, upgrade disaster (defensenews.com)
Converting a Qatar-donated Boeing 747 into a new Air Force One for President Donald Trump could require vast sums of money, take years to complete and may introduce alarming capability shortcomings and security vulnerabilities into the chief executive’s aircraft, aviation experts said.
Politics, Aviation, Security, Technology
20 points by howard941 11 days ago | 2 comments
The Situation: A Used Plane That Needs Work (lawfaremedia.org)
In what may be the most valuable gift ever extended to the United States from a foreign government, the Trump administration is preparing to accept a super luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar—a gift that is to be available for use by President Donald Trump as the new Air Force One until shortly before he leaves office, at which time ownership of the plane will be transferred to the Trump presidential library foundation, sources familiar
Politics, United States, Aviation, Foreign Relations
12 points by hn_acker 11 days ago | 1 comments
Trump to accept luxury jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One (cnn.com)
Politics, Aviation, Middle East, United States
14 points by gnabgib 11 days ago | 0 comments
Why Laptop Batteries Can't Get Any Bigger (For Now) (ifixit.com)
No matter how fast powerful laptops get, and no matter how ridiculously big and beefy a portable gaming rig might be, their batteries are basically stuck at their current size. Why? You can thank the Federal Aviation Administration.
Batteries, Laptops, Regulations, Technology, Aviation
10 points by NonEUCitizen 12 days ago | 2 comments
Why the Obvious Choice for a Boeing 757 Replacement Isn't So Obvious (jalopnik.com)
The Boeing 757 has been a trusty stalwart of the commercial aviation industry since the 1980s.
Aviation, Boeing, Aircraft, Commercial Aviation
16 points by rntn 13 days ago | 12 comments
Air Force pilots get innovative gear to 'go' while in the air (stripes.com)
Air Force pilots get innovative gear to ‘go’ while in the air
Military, Aviation, Technology
9 points by Bender 14 days ago | 1 comments
Trump Administration's Big Fix for Air Traffic Control Released (viewfromthewing.com)
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy released the Trump Administration’s plan for a “Brand New Air Traffic Control System Plan” today.
Politics, Transportation, Aviation
9 points by mooreds 14 days ago | 1 comments
US Navy aircraft carrier in the Red Sea loses a third Super Hornet (businessinsider.com)
Another F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet fell off the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman and into the Red Sea on Tuesday, a US defense official confirmed to Business Insider.
Military, Aviation, Accidents
21 points by jeffbee 16 days ago | 9 comments
The company with the largest aircraft now has a hypersonic rocket plane (arstechnica.com)
Stratolaunch has finally found a use for the world's largest airplane.
Aviation, Aerospace, Technology, Hypersonic
7 points by dangle1 16 days ago | 0 comments
Boeing Dropped Chevrons from Largest Engine in the World (aviationa2z.com)
EVERETT- Boeing’s long-awaited 777X program is nearing certification, with the fourth test aircraft already airborne. The company aims to deliver its first Boeing 777-9 to Lufthansa (LH) by 2026 from Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Aviation, Boeing, 777X, Airplanes, Certification
6 points by amichail 16 days ago | 0 comments
Stratolaunch Successfully Completes Reusable Hypersonic Flight and Recovery (stratolaunch.com)
MOJAVE, CA – May 05, 2025 – Stratolaunch is pleased to announce the successful completion of its second hypersonic flight and recovery with the Talon-A2 (TA-2) fully autonomous vehicle in March 2025.
Aerospace, Hypersonic Flight, Technology, Aviation
63 points by speckx 16 days ago | 13 comments
WWII Aircraft Recognition Posters (pacificwarmuseum.org)
WWII Aircraft Recognition Posters
History, Posters, Military, Aviation
17 points by Michelangelo11 17 days ago | 3 comments
Air traffic controllers couldn't see or talk to planes in Newark failure (cnbc.com)
Aviation, New Jersey, Technology, Failures
37 points by belter 18 days ago | 15 comments
Five people survive 36 hours in alligator-infested swamp after plane crash (bbc.com)
Five people have been rescued after spending 36 hours atop a plane in an alligator-infested swamp in the Amazon after it was forced to make an emergency landing, local authorities said.
Survival, Accidents, Aviation, Wildlife
7 points by clusterfook 20 days ago | 2 comments