No More Seatback Screens: American Airlines Begins Cabin Retrofit On 1st Legacy Airbus A319

Aviation News - 29 July, 2025 - 04:57

Fort Worth, Texas-based American Airlines has reportedly begun the initial phase of retrofitting the cabins of more than 30 legacy Airbus A319 examples. Earlier this month, the carrier ferried a prototype aircraft to undergo the overhaul.

US Senator To Introduce Aviation Safety Legislation Ahead Of 3-Day Hearing On January Fatal Crash

Aviation News - 29 July, 2025 - 04:21

The chair of the United States Senate Commerce Committee, Ted Cruz, has announced plans to introduce new aviation safety legislation tomorrow, before a three-day hearing into the collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The January 29, 2025, collision claimed 67 lives, and broad safety changes are expected to be made in the aftermath.

400+ Spirit Airlines Pilots To Be Impacted By Furloughs & Downgrades

Aviation News - 29 July, 2025 - 04:06

Spirit Airlines is once again reducing its pilot headcount as it adjusts to market changes. The ultra-low-cost carrier will be furloughing hundreds of pilots and downgrading the positions of over 100 more. These changes come as the airline shrinks its flight schedule in response to weakened demand for its product, especially as customers flock to full-service airlines.

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum reopens 5 renovated galleries starring SpaceX rocket parts, a 3D-printed Mars habitat and more

Space News - 28 July, 2025 - 23:00
Hundreds of people lined up outside of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Monday (July 28) to see five newly renovated galleries devoted to aviation and space exploration history.

easyJet Flight Diverted After Passenger Threatens Bomb, Shouts Anti-Trump Messages

Aviation News - 28 July, 2025 - 22:42

On Sunday morning, July 27, an easyJet flight from London Luton Airport to Glasgow was forced to make an emergency landing after a passenger began shouting threats midair. The man, who claimed to have a bomb and said he wanted to “send a message to Trump,” was restrained by fellow passengers and arrested on arrival.

'Predator: Badlands' director teases return of Arnold Schwarzenegger and drops a 15-minute preview at Comic Con

Space News - 28 July, 2025 - 22:00
The hottest Hall H panel of the past weekend gave Predator fans a look at the first 15 minutes of Badlands, a new Killer of Killers ending, and more.

What time is SpaceX's Crew-11 astronaut launch to the ISS on July 31?

Space News - 28 July, 2025 - 21:00
Here's how to watch the July 31 launch of SpaceX's Crew‑11 mission, which will send NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui and cosmonaut Oleg Platonov to the ISS.

Rejected: Boeing St. Louis Workers Say 'No' To New Contract

Aviation News - 28 July, 2025 - 20:58

Over 3,200 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 837 union have voted to reject a new contract offered by Boeing, leading to a potential strike. Despite improved terms, the union said that the latest offer fell short of addressing the priorities and sacrifices of its members.

Scientists behind controversial 2010 arsenic-based life study clap back as paper gets pulled: 'We do not support this retraction'

Space News - 28 July, 2025 - 19:45
A retraction intends to bring to an end the acrimonious debate about the validity of the 15-year old findings that threatened to upend what we thought we know about life.

American Airlines' Boeing 777s Return To New York JFK-Los Angeles After 4+ Years

Aviation News - 28 July, 2025 - 19:06

New York JFK Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is the US's top domestic airport pair by passengers and revenue. Historically, American Airlines' widebodies played a critical role. The oneworld member's last twin-aisle service was in April 2021. Since then, only the Airbus A321T—the low-capacity 102-seat transcontinental variant—has been used.

Sony A1 II mirrorless camera review

Space News - 28 July, 2025 - 19:00
The updated Sony A1 II flagship borrows AI-enabled features from the company's most recent mirrorless cameras, including the A9 III. Does this make it a smart option for enthusiasts and pros?

Captain Pike gets a muppet makeover for 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 4 teaser trailer (video)

Space News - 28 July, 2025 - 19:00
The valiant commander of the Enterprise takes center seat as an adorable Starfleet puppet.

We've tested these Ruko drones and they're now at their lowest-ever prices, nearly 50% off

Space News - 28 July, 2025 - 18:56
We praised both the Ruko F11PRO 2 and U11MINI 4K drones in our reviews and they're now nearly half price and at their lowest-ever cost.

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 G Master lens review

Space News - 28 July, 2025 - 18:00
We put the Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 G Master prime lens through its paces to see if this premium-performance optic justifies a premium price tag.

Scientists analyze 76 million radio telescope images, find Starlink satellite interference 'where no signals are supposed to be present'

Space News - 28 July, 2025 - 18:00
Astronomers have long voiced concerns about Starlink's satellite constellation interfering with observations of the universe, and a new survey by Curtin University confirms those fears.

What could be the '7 wonders of the universe' visible in the night sky?

Space News - 28 July, 2025 - 17:00
What could we choose as the seven most remarkable celestial objects visible either with our eyes or with a small telescope?

Vera Rubin Observatory glows under recalibration LEDs | Space photo of the day for July 28, 2025

Space News - 28 July, 2025 - 16:43
The glowing light shows the intricate details that make this cutting-edge telescope work.

Dune patterns in California desert hold clues that help researchers map Mars’ shifting sands

Space News - 28 July, 2025 - 16:00
Looking at dunes and other rock formations on both Earth and Mars can tell scientists the environmental conditions that created them

Earth's continents are drying out at unprecedented rate, satellite data reveal

Space News - 28 July, 2025 - 15:00
The US West Coast is the world's worst mega-drying region.

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