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NASA hoping hybrid tech will take to the skies

By Brian Bull

March 04, 2016

NASA engineers are designing hybrid jet technology. — Courtesy: NASA Glenn Research Center

The technology could cut fuel consumption in passenger jets by 12 percent.

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Emissions standards for planes are coming

By Nancy Marshall-Genzer

February 09, 2016

The UN have aviation industry have hammered out new emissions standards.

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Airbus nabs first customer in three years

By Marketplace staff

January 01, 2016

The Airbus A380. — Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Here are the numbers we're reading and watching for Friday.

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The Air Force buys a new plane

By Nova Safo

October 28, 2015

A B-2 stealth bomber comes in for a landing at the Palmdale Aircraft Integration Center of Excellence in Palmdale, California. Northrop Grumman is the prime contractor for the U.S. Air Force's B-2 stealth bomber. — FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images

The decision on a new bomber could affect an entire industry.

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How do airlines compensate for a plane crash?

By Adam Allington

March 30, 2015

Planes operated by Lufthansa and Germanwings are seen at the El Prat International Airport in Barcelona. — David Ramos/Getty Images

Lufthansa may be vulnerable to unlimited liability, but not punitive damages

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After four decades, Delta's DC-9 jets make final landing

By Jim Burress

January 06, 2014

The cockpit of the DC-9 lacks many of the modern electronics of its counterparts. Pilots say it's a plane that keeps them busy, unlike other planes that almost fly themselves. — Jim Burress/Marketplace

Delta Air Lines will take its final DC-9 to the skies today, punctuating a most unlikely and colorful span of airliner history.

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One step closer to using your cellphone on your next flight?

By Kai Ryssdal

December 12, 2013

Looks like Mitt Romney has already been using his cell phone on planes. — Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Thanksgiving is over, but let's give a moment of thanks for the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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