Brisbane Airport Sees Record International Passenger Numbers Driven By US Growth

Aviation News - 3 March, 2025 - 04:15

Queensland's Brisbane Airport has emerged from the pandemic bigger and better than ever before. It was one of the fastest airports in Australia to restore international capacity, particularly between the United States and Australia, and is now reaping the rewards with record passenger numbers over the summer peak period.

March 2, 1925: Delta Air Lines Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary

Aviation News - 3 March, 2025 - 00:17

Delta Air Lines has emerged as one of the leading airlines not only in the United States but also in the world. Today, the Atlanta-based airline is celebrating an impressive milestone: its 100th anniversary. It first commenced operations on March 2, 1925; one century later, Delta is the largest airline in the world based on revenue.

Boeing Finishes Last Of 122 787 Dreamliners In Need Of Structural Repairs

Aviation News - 3 March, 2025 - 00:12

Mechanics at Boeing have completed reworks on the last of 122 Boeing 787 Dreamliners that had been stored at the company's Everett Washington manufacturing base following the discovery of small gaps in the joins between fuselage sections on aircraft.

Russia Asks United States To Consider Restoring Direct Flights

Aviation News - 2 March, 2025 - 23:23

It's no secret that tensions between Russia and much of the western world have risen in the past few years. Following the nation's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, airlines based in countries considered Ukraine's allies suspended nonstop services to Russia. Additionally, these countries closed their airspace to Russian aircraft, essentially isolating Russia as it continued to pursue conflict with Ukraine.

Iberia Says It Will Deploy All Airbus A321XLRs To The United States

Aviation News - 2 March, 2025 - 20:54

International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of Iberia, British Airways, and Aer Lingus, recently disclosed its full-year financial results for 2024. Among the key highlights in Iberia's plans for 2025 is the deployment of all of its incoming Airbus A321XLR aircraft to the United States. The carrier's strategy aims to strengthen its presence in North America while increasing operational efficiency across its transatlantic routes, the report shows.

'America First' on the moon? US must 'dominate' in space, acting NASA chief says during lunar landing

Space News - 2 March, 2025 - 19:25
Acting NASA administrator made the comments just before Firefly Aerospace's private Blue Ghost 1 landed on the moon for the agency.

Pikoy Galaxy Projector review

Space News - 2 March, 2025 - 18:00
This palm-sized star projector is a great value and would be the perfect gift to enhance the ambiance of anyone's space.

United Airlines Removes Boeing 757s From Washington-Lisbon Flights

Aviation News - 2 March, 2025 - 15:55

United Airlines will stop using Boeing 757-200 aircraft on its Washington to Lisbon route from April 2025 to October 2025, according to aviation analytics company Cirium.

Delta Air Lines Cancels New Seasonal Boston-Honolulu Route

Aviation News - 2 March, 2025 - 15:00

Delta Air Lines has removed its direct flights between Boston and Honolulu from sale, with the route, which was scheduled to resume in November, no longer present on the airline’s booking system.

Air France Cuts Service On Flights To Atlanta & Boston

Aviation News - 2 March, 2025 - 14:17

Air France frequent fliers will be in for a surprise this summer, as the airline is set to cut flights on its Paris CDG to Boston and Atlanta routes.

Is it time to revisit what NASA's Viking lander found on Mars in 1976?

Space News - 2 March, 2025 - 14:00
A new study reconsiders the controversial findings of NASA's Viking Mars lander in 1976, which some argue may have shown signs of past life on the Red Planet.

Earth shines over the moon in amazing 1st photos from private Blue Ghost lander. 'We're all in that picture.'

Space News - 2 March, 2025 - 13:22
Blue Ghost aced its lunar landing and is already sharing its first stunning views from the moon.

World's Most Connected Airline Launches Holiday Packages In UK: US Is Next

Aviation News - 2 March, 2025 - 13:00

Turkish Airlines has expanded its holiday package offering globally, enabling customers to plan and book trips in a single place. While the offering is now available in select key markets, including Europe, it will expand to the United States in a few months.

Is the 'Blaze Star' about to explode? If it does, here's where to look in March

Space News - 2 March, 2025 - 12:00
T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) is about to reappear in the spring night sky, so be ready in case it goes nova.

'We're on the moon!' Private Blue Ghost moon lander aces historic lunar landing for NASA

Space News - 2 March, 2025 - 10:13
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost spacecraft made history today (March 2), becoming just the second private vehicle ever to soft-land on the moon.

American Airlines To Board Flights 5 Minutes Earlier To Speed Up Process

Aviation News - 2 March, 2025 - 06:20

American Airlines believes that starting boarding five minutes earlier will relieve congestion around the gate and on the aerobridge and make the process more efficient than it is today. Starting May 1, the airline will add five minutes to the overall boarding time for all its flights.

Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Ratify New Contract

Aviation News - 2 March, 2025 - 01:35

Alaska Airlines' 6,900 flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), have overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year contract that introduces significant improvements in pay, benefits, and working conditions.

Russian cargo ship docks at space station with science, spacesuit and supplies

Space News - 2 March, 2025 - 00:12
A new delivery of food, fuel and supplies has arrived at the International Space Station by way of a Russian supply ship.

NYC Mayor Ends Lease Of Pakistan International Airlines-Owned Roosevelt Hotel

Aviation News - 1 March, 2025 - 23:00

It is not unheard of for airlines to own other products/services related to the travel experience. For example, the parent company of Allegiant Air, Allegiant Travel Company, owns the Sunseeker Resort in Florida. Doing this allows Allegiant to bundle vacation offers and make an appeal to leisure travelers beyond just low air fares or convenient routes.

USDOT Secretary Reveals Plan To Increase Hiring Of Air Traffic Controllers

Aviation News - 1 March, 2025 - 22:17

United States Department of Transportation announced a proposal Thursday to increase recruitment efforts and speed up the hiring process in an effort to solve the persistent lack of air traffic controllers. The program aims to solve long-standing staffing problems that have caused the country's aviation infrastructure to become more and more stressed.

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