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A Chinese Boeing 777F cargo airplane taxis for take-off at Frankfurt Airport in April 2021

Do Planes Pollute More Than Cars?

When compared to other modes of transportation, such as airplanes, are vehicles worse at emitting pollution? The answer isn't as simple as you might think. A few factors come into play.
A blue, black, and white Amazon Prime Air Boeing 737 aircraft parked in an air field

Amazon Is Set to Have a Fleet of 85 Planes By 2022

Many people turned to Amazon to buy all sorts of things during the pandemic. That's why Amazon has rapidly grown its delivery capabilities, both on the ground and in the air. To make the buying process from sale to delivery more efficient, Amazon has begun purchasing its own cargo airplanes as well.
The NTSB seal is seen during a safety event at Trailside Middle School, in Ashburn, Virginia, in August 2015

What Does the NTSB Do?

The NTSB's mission is saving lives through intensive investigation and the issuance of safety recommendations, not just for aviation accidents, but for all modes of transportation, including car safety.