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Airbus has signed a definitive agreement with Spirit AeroSystems, paving the way for the European plane maker to take ownership of up to six sites and acquire the wing production facility in Prestwick, Scotland.

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have found an extremely ancient galaxy piercing through a thick blanket of cosmic fog in the distant universe.

On 25 April the Minister for Science and Culture of Lower Saxony, Falko Mohrs, visited the faculty, bringing a delegation of members of parliament and representatives from government, universities and research institutes. As part of the visit Dean Henri Werij and Professor Peter Hecker, the Vice President Research at Braunschweig University signed an agreement to renew and strengthen the partnership between the two universities. TU Delft and Braunschweig will continue to join forces in large innovation programmes and work together on research in the area of sustainable aviation. The two universities have now also agreed to explore the options for expanding the topics of collaboration to include sustainable and multimodal transport.

SpaceX launched its 250th dedicated Starlink mission on Sunday night (April 27), sending 23 of the broadband satellites to low Earth orbit.

United Airlines reportedly plans to schedule a second daytime flight on the transatlantic corridor between Newark International Airport (EWR) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in the United Kingdom. According to a report by AeroRoutes, the changes to the flight schedule will take place during the winter season, specifically on October 25, 2025.

Korean Air is expanding its A380 services between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), responding to rising travel demand. Currently, the airline flies Boeing 747-8 for its 14 weekly flights between Seoul and Los Angeles, according to data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company. However, this will change in June as the Airbus A380-800 returns to service.

NASA researchers got a rare chance to study Uranus' atmosphere and rings this month, when the ice giant passed between Earth and a distant star, creating a "stellar occultation."

United Airlines has filed two new international routes from Denver, with the carrier adding flights to Mexico City, Mexico, and Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic, both operated by the Boeing 737 MAX 8.

The 2005 cult classic was pivotal to giving the Grand Army of the Republic faces and voices before George Lucas and Dave Filoni went deeper.

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into the British Airways Boeing 777-300ER incident. On April 26, 2025, the widebody aircraft reportedly experienced a bird strike and reported fumes in the cabin afterward.

KLM has announced its return to Barbados, with the Dutch airline once again offering a direct connection to the Caribbean country from October 26, returning to the destination it had served until March 2023.

STARLUX Airlines is reportedly planning to expand its international network with new destinations in the United States in early 2026, according to a report by ETtoday, first seen by Ishrion Aviation. The news comes as the Taiwanese carrier awaits the delivery of its new Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft, which will open up new opportunities to launch routes to the United States.

The Trump administration has canceled the New York City lease of the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, a leading NASA climate-studying organization.

American Airlines and Iberia have expanded their codeshare agreement on intra-European routes from Madrid, Spain, with the de facto flag carrier of Spain carrying the United States-based airline’s flight codes on four additional routes to other European cities.

Venus, Saturn and dim Neptune will form a planetary triangle in the pre-dawn sky on April 28, with Mercury hovering on the periphery.

United Airlines has made headlines recently for its creative and bold network additions. However, it appears to be making some adjustments to its flight schedule. The Chicago-based carrier has cut flights between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Tenerife South Airport (TFS) early next year, and it is unclear if this indicates a complete exit from the market or a temporary seasonal pause.

Cathay Pacific seems interested in expanding its route map to include new US destinations. As the carrier monitors the success of its new service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, the airline has touted strong demand for service to the United States. As a result, the airline is considering entry into other markets within the nation after ensuring its Dallas route is a success.

Air India and other Indian carriers are facing operational challenges with the closure of Pakistan's airspace. The nation, which borders India, offers convenient and direct routing to destinations like the United States. Having to deviate from Pakistan will add time and costs to Indian airline operations to the United States, resulting in a deteriorating competitive position for carriers like Air India.

Veteran creature artists Stephen Love and Rob Strange share the rigors of having zero vision and taking tumbles while playing retro robots.

Germany’s Lufthansa reportedly plans to register its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners in Switzerland. The move comes more than two weeks after the United States imposed 20% tariffs on goods from the European Union (EU). In response, the EU introduced countermeasures against the US. The escalating trade war has alarmed the aviation industry, which warned that it could increase costs and delay aircraft deliveries.