Boeing 777 Struck By Lightning Then Flew For 10 More Hours

Boeing 777 Struck By Lightning Then Flew For 10 More Hours

Gif: Ethan West / CityNews An Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER was struck by lightning on Sunday while taking off from Vancouver International Airport. The airliner was scheduled to fly a 10-hour intercontinental service from Canada’s West Coast to London Heathrow Airport. The Triple Seven continued the flight after the strike and landed safely. Despite Boeing’s … Read more

Small Jets Keep Crashing, But It’s Still Safer Than Driving

Small Jets Keep Crashing, But It’s Still Safer Than Driving

Photo: Kevin Dietsch (Getty Images) The safety of small jets is under scrutiny after a Bombardier Challenger 600 crashed on Interstate 75 in Naples, Florida last week. The pilot and co-pilot were killed when the plane hit the roadway amid highway traffic. The flight left Ohio State University Airport in Columbus, Ohio with five people … Read more

Weekend Beyond Cars Roundup January 06, 2024

Weekend Beyond Cars Roundup January 06, 2024

Here we present our weekly Jalopnik series that recaps the latest in beyond cars. We’ve showcased our most read offerings as well as some you may have missed. Delta’s Luggage Only Flight There’s A Relic Runway From America’s Failed Supersonic Future Hiding In The Everglades Supersonic airliners never became as common as airlines and government … Read more

NHTSA Says 52 Million Defective ARC Airbags Should Be Recalled

NHTSA Says 52 Million Defective ARC Airbags Should Be Recalled

Good morning! It’s Wednesday, September 6, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. We Hope Steve Never Has to Test This Motorcycle Airbag Vest 1st Gear: Another Massive Airbag Recall Is … Read more