What does airplane mode do, and why do you need to use it?

Airplane mode is still required on most flights, even as some airlines roll out in-flight calling. Here's what it actually ...

The world’s largest electric plane takes flight

The successful test run marks a noteworthy step forward for long-awaited electric aircraft and battery technology broadly, ...
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The Week In Technology, Aug. 24-28, 2026

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Self-flying air taxis and drones: Boeing sells key aviation technology businesses to Archer

Boeing is selling Wisk, SkyGrid and Insitu to Archer in a major deal combining autonomous aircraft, drones, airspace technology and AI.
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Pilot Reveals What Happens if You Don’t Put Your Phone on Airplane Mode

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Aircraft startup Electra to invest $850 million to build Ohio factory

Hybrid-electric aircraft startup Electra said Tuesday it will invest $850 million to build a production facility to assemble ​its nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft in Springfield, Ohio.