Why airlines are scrapping jets years early: engines, not age
Parts shortages are turning young aircraft into donor planes, upending fleet economics for airlines and lessors.

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Parts shortages are turning young aircraft into donor planes, upending fleet economics for airlines and lessors.
OpenAI's policy reversal on live-internet training, citing 'significant risks,' contradicts its own engineer's warning and signals a shift in AI safety strategy.
A software-only exploit gives researchers userland access to Nintendo's new console, opening the door to mods, backups, and reverse engineering.
Tesla will sell its autonomous two-seater by end of year while federal regulators investigate whether it meets vehicle safety standards.
The Witcher's very existence traces back to BioWare's engine, E3 booth space, and an early Polish localization deal that CD Projekt's joint CEO says changed everything.
The social media giant's ad engine and AI bet absorbed a massive teen-safety settlement and a new $25B privacy fine, keeping growth on track.
The rocket giant's third-quarter net income shows AI demand is now a decisive force in the space economy.
New court filings allege Saudi officials funded travel for the family of the engineer accused of leaking OpenAI secrets, and offered bail. A judge kept him in custody.
A federal judge refused to release Abdulrahman Alfozan, citing flight risk and Saudi government support for his bond, deepening a national security case.
A federal judge ordered Abdulrahman Alfozan held without bail after prosecutors detailed WhatsApp chats with Saudi royalty and a military-booked flight for his family.
The chip giant's deal with Apollo, BlackRock, and KKR signals that capital markets, not engineering, now decide who builds AI.
The ex-employee's Saudi government advisory work and venture ties to a prince put AI insider-risk and foreign influence back in the boardroom spotlight.