What the 4-digit code every commercial aircraft broadcasts actually tells air traffic control

Every commercial flight has a squawk code. Learn why there are only 4,096 codes, what 7500, 7600, and 7700 mean, and how ATC ...
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GM Gen 6 Small Block V8 Engines Bring Back Classic RPO Codes

The 2027 Silverado and Sierra introduce a pair of new Gen 6 Small Block V8 engines, and interestingly, both revive classic ...

Over Half-a-Million Ford Broncos Recalled Due to Engine Bay Fire Concerns

The Ford Bronco just can’t catch a break. Hot on the heels of a recall for fender flares that could make a break for freedom ...
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Re-Testing An Apollo Guidance Computer Module That Failed Certification Testing

After getting his hands on a rope driver module from the Apollo project era that had a big ‘Scrapped Module’ stamped on it, ...
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2026 Chevy Silverado EV Gets These Outside Mirror Changes

As GM looks to wind down production of the 2026 Chevy Silverado EV ahead of the 2027 model year, the all-electric truck is ...