NASA Picks Boeing and SpaceX to Build Its Space Taxi
Let the space race begin. NASA announced on Tuesday that it has awarded two multibillion dollar contracts to Boeing and Space Exploration Technologies, better known as SpaceX, to develop spacecraft to...
View ArticleHackers Could Commandeer New Planes Through Passenger Wi-Fi
New jets have Wi-Fi passenger networks that use the same network as the avionics systems of the planes. The post Hackers Could Commandeer New Planes Through Passenger Wi-Fi appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleBoeing’s New Overhead Bins Hold 50 Percent More Bags
Boeing's made a new overhead bin that lets you put a bag in on its side, making more room for everyone. The post Boeing’s New Overhead Bins Hold 50 Percent More Bags appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleHacker’s Tweet Reignites Ugly Battle Over Security Holes
The tweet that got a hacker banned from a flight has evoked a heated debate on the Cold War between security researchers and the industries whose faults they expose. The post Hacker’s Tweet Reignites...
View ArticleFeds Warn Airlines to Look Out for Passengers Hacking Jets
In response to reports last week that passenger Wi-Fi networks make some planes vulnerable to hacking, the FBI and TSA have issued an alert to airlines advising them to be on the lookout for evidence...
View ArticleIs It Possible for Passengers to Hack Commercial Aircraft?
Experts insist that what the FBI claims hacker Chris Roberts did on a flight is not possible. We examine why, and what is still unknown. The post Is It Possible for Passengers to Hack Commercial...
View ArticlePlanes Have to Get More Efficient. Here’s How to Do It
Airlines and plane makers are already obsessed with cutting fuel, but they'll have to do more. The post Planes Have to Get More Efficient. Here’s How to Do It appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleBoeing’s New Autonomous Sub Can Dive to 20,000 Feet Deep
Boeing's Echo Seeker is a 32-foot-long autonomous sub that can hang out in the abyss for up to three days. The post Boeing’s New Autonomous Sub Can Dive to 20,000 Feet Deep appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleWelcome to the World, Drone-Killing Laser Cannon
The new portable weapon system is more like burning ants with a really expensive magnifying glass than obliterating Alderaan. The post Welcome to the World, Drone-Killing Laser Cannon appeared first on...
View ArticleBrilliant Screens Make an F-22 Sim More Realistic Than Ever
Thanks to an upgrade to Boeing's simulator tech, F-22 Raptor pilots have an even more realistic training simulator. The post Brilliant Screens Make an F-22 Sim More Realistic Than Ever appeared first...
View ArticleBoeing’s Self-Cleaning Bathroom Would Nuke Germs With UV Rays
Boeing has made a prototype bathroom that uses ultraviolet light to zap 99.99 percent of germs your fellow flyers leave behind, in just three seconds. The post Boeing's Self-Cleaning Bathroom Would...
View ArticleBoeing’s Monstrous Underwater Robot Can Wander the Ocean for 6 Months
Boeing's Echo Voyager can spend six months at sea by itself, with 7,500 miles of range. The post Boeing's Monstrous Underwater Robot Can Wander the Ocean for 6 Months appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleGrab a Barf Bag and Watch Boeing’s 787-9 Fly Like a Fighter Jet
This test flight was a chance for the captains to have some fun, and practice ahead of their upcoming technical demonstration at the Farnborough International Airshow next week. The post Grab a Barf...
View ArticleHappy 100th Birthday, Boeing: This Is Your Life
The world's largest aerospace company is 100 years old. Over the last century its planes have transformed our world and the way we move around it. The post Happy 100th Birthday, Boeing: This Is Your...
View ArticleInside the 737 Test Plane That Boeing Beats the Bejesus Out Of
Before airlines can cram you into the new 737 MAX, Boeing's got to prove it's airworthy in just about any situation. The post Inside the 737 Test Plane That Boeing Beats the Bejesus Out Of appeared...
View ArticleHow Airbus Went From Boeing Wannabe to High-Flying Legend
Half a century on, Airbus can take credit for some of aviation's most notable developments. The post How Airbus Went From Boeing Wannabe to High-Flying Legend appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleMeet the Giant Robot That Builds Boeing’s Wings
Boeing's PAL will help the plane maker assemble wings twice as quickly. The post Meet the Giant Robot That Builds Boeing's Wings appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleWhile You Were Offline: The Weather Channel Rains on Breitbart’s Parade of...
The Weather Channel would like Breitbart to know that climate change is real. The post While You Were Offline: The Weather Channel Rains on Breitbart's Parade of Delusion appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleStep Aboard the Original Air Force One for a Fascinating 3D Tour
The Boeing 707 that served Eisenhower, JFK, LBJ, and Nixon is spartan by modern standards. The post Step Aboard the Original Air Force One for a Fascinating 3D Tour appeared first on WIRED.
View ArticleBoeing’s New Spacesuit May Look Stylish as Hell, But It’s All Business
Boeing unveiled its new spacesuit, which will be worn during the launch of the Starliner in 2018. The post Boeing's New Spacesuit May Look Stylish as Hell, But It's All Business appeared first on WIRED.
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