Norse Atlantic Has Cut US Summer Flights By 4% Despite 2 New Routes

Aviation News - 13 February, 2025 - 19:06

Although it may not seem like it, airlines find it notoriously difficult to be profitable, let alone consistently profitable. The history books are littered with examples of poor performance. Generally speaking, they must make money in the summer, which is vital to helping them withstand the considerably more challenging winter, although many carriers need to improve winter performance.

Moon or Mars? Why not both, acting NASA head Janet Petro says

Space News - 13 February, 2025 - 18:28
NASA still views the moon as a stepping stone to Mars, even though Elon Musk has dismissed Earth's nearest neighbor as "a distraction."

I test and review Lego sets for a living and Lego's 25th Anniversary R2-D2 is now one of the lowest prices I've ever seen it

Space News - 13 February, 2025 - 17:53
You can save 18% on the Lego Star Wars R2-D2, suitable for those aged 10 and up, making it very nearly the cheapest I've ever seen.

Cathay Pacific Adds More Flights On Hong Kong-Riyadh Route

Aviation News - 13 February, 2025 - 16:54

Cathay Pacific has added a fourth weekly flight from Hong Kong to Riyadh, expanding its capacity to the Saudi Arabian city with an additional weekly itinerary.

United Express CRJ550 Skids Off Taxiway In St. Louis

Aviation News - 13 February, 2025 - 16:11

In the wake of the tragedy of American Airlines Flight 5342, an accident involving a regional jet flying from Wichita, Kansas, to Reagan National Airport (DCA) that collided with a Black Hawk helicopter operated by the United States Army, increased attention has been placed on safety standards in regional aviation. Although nothing related to the aircraft being a regional jet has been attributed as a cause of the incident, there has undoubtedly been heightened scrutiny surrounding regional operations.

The 13 Airports With 3 Or More Airbus A380 Operators

Aviation News - 13 February, 2025 - 16:05

Ten airlines fly the Airbus A380:All Nippon, Asiana, British Airways, Emirates, Etihad, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Qantas, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines.

'It was a miracle.' Amazing tales of dead spacecraft that came back to life

Space News - 13 February, 2025 - 16:00
Sometimes the end of the mission isn't really the end.

American Airlines' Unlucky Boeing 787 Dreamliner Hasn't Flown In 5 Days: What's Happening?

Aviation News - 13 February, 2025 - 15:48

One of American Airlines' Boeing 787 'Dreamliner' aircraft has had a difficult start to 2025, having been involved in multiple diversions since the new year. The plane, which is an example of the short-fuselage 787-8 variant bearing the registration N819AN, is currently on the ground in Dallas, having not flown for five days. Let's take a look at the circumstances surrounding N819AN's eventful start to 2025.

TUI Boeing 787 Low Fuel MAYDAY: AAIB Finds Fault With UK Airport Diversion Procedures

Aviation News - 13 February, 2025 - 15:31

The United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has issued a report about an incident involving a TUI Boeing 787-8, which landed in Birmingham with below-final reserve fuel. This came about after the flight crew initiated a go-around at the diversion airport.

'Iridescent' clouds on Mars captured in Martian twilight in stunning NASA rover images (video)

Space News - 13 February, 2025 - 15:00
"I'll always remember the first time I saw those iridescent clouds and was sure at first it was some color artifact."

FAA Issues Final Rule On Fix For Boeing 747 Crew Seat Malfunction

Aviation News - 13 February, 2025 - 12:50

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has superseded an airworthiness directive (AD) that addressed a fault with both pilots’ seats on Boeing 747 family aircraft, ranging from the 747-200 to the 747-8. The latest directive added inspections on previously omitted part numbers.

Total lunar eclipse March 2025: Live updates

Space News - 13 February, 2025 - 12:26
The next lunar eclipse will be overnight on March 13-14, 2025.

Total lunar eclipse brings a Blood Moon to North America next month. Here's how to see it

Space News - 13 February, 2025 - 12:00
Earth will soon experience the first total lunar eclipse since November 2022.

February's Full Snow Moon dazzles in a flurry of stunning photos from around the world

Space News - 13 February, 2025 - 10:40
We've rounded up some of the best full moon photos below. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

NASA denies setting 'new bans' for employees amid reports of removing LGBTQI+ symbols from offices

Space News - 13 February, 2025 - 03:36
NASA claims that there are "no new bans" on employees' personal items, amid reports of the agency purging workspaces of LGBTQI+ symbols.

Flying Private In Los Angeles: Van Nuys Airport

Aviation News - 13 February, 2025 - 03:00

Los Angeles is one of the busiest cities in the world for private aviation, and at the heart of it all is Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Located in the San Fernando Valley, Van Nuys Airport is one of the most well-known general aviation airports globally, catering to celebrities, business executives, and private jet owners. Unlike commercial airports, VNY exclusively serves private, corporate, and charter flights, making it the preferred gateway for those seeking privacy, efficiency, and convenience.

Southwest Airlines Launching New San Diego Route & Revives Austin-Jacksonville Service

Aviation News - 12 February, 2025 - 23:37

Southwest Airlines said last week that it is expanding its network of routes by adding new nonstop flights, such as a new route between Fresno and San Diego International Airport and reviving a popular connection between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Jacksonville. The new routes are set to launch in October, in a strategic move to expand the airline’s footprint in key markets.

Tiny plasma jets on the sun drive the elusive solar wind, Europe's Solar Orbiter reveals

Space News - 12 February, 2025 - 23:00
Solar scientists have found tiny, short-lived jets of energy on our sun to be the primary drivers of the solar wind, marking a step toward better understanding our sun's elusive behavior.

Breaking: US Navy EA-18 Growler Crashes In San Diego Bay

Aviation News - 12 February, 2025 - 21:47

On February 12, while attempting to land at NAS North Island in San Diego, a Boeing EA-18G Growler in the US Navy's care had an in-flight emergency, and both the pilot and electronic warfare officer (EWO) had to eject. The US Coast Guard was able to rescue both the aircrew within minutes.

American Airlines To Begin Flying To 16th Californian Airport This Week

Aviation News - 12 February, 2025 - 21:05

American Airlines will resume flying to Carlsbad (California) on February 13 after over a quarter of a century. Regional partner American Eagle will introduce a double daily Envoy Air-operated Embraer E175 service from the ex-US Airways Phoenix hub. As passengers can connect on a one-stop basis to 65+ other cities, they may choose not to drive to San Diego, 30+ miles south.

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