Major: Fuel To Engines On Fatal Air India Crash Was Cut Off During Takeoff

Aviation News - 12 July, 2025 - 02:17

Preliminary reports from Air India flight 171 have identified that the two engine fuel control switches had been transitioned to CUTOFF, three seconds after the aircraft transitioned from the ground to the air. This subsequently resulted in the shutdown of both of the 11-year-old Boeing 787-8 engines. Cockpit voice recorders have witnessed the pilots questioning why the other switched it to CUTOFF, with the pilot in question responding that they hadn't touched it.

Boeing 777-8 Freighter Takes Shape With First Wing Spar Spanning 100+ Feet

Aviation News - 12 July, 2025 - 00:17

Boeing has begun production of the highly anticipated Boeing 777-8F, as it manufactured the first spar - a long beam that forms the critical load-bearing support for the aircraft’s wing. The freighter is starting to take shape and is still expected to enter the market in 2028.

Act fast to get the best cameras for less — Amazon Prime Day ends tonight

Space News - 11 July, 2025 - 23:30
The end of Prime Day is in sight — savings won't last for long on these top Canon and Sony cameras.

Want a last minute steal? Save $200 on this pro-level Sony A7R IV mirrorless camera as Walmart takes on Amazon

Space News - 11 July, 2025 - 23:00
Prime Day is brilliant, but the best savings aren't always at Amazon. Walmart has beaten the online giant's price for this Sony A7R IV camera, by over $200, but it could be ending soon!

'Darkness is coming.' 'Foundation' Season 3 arrives today on Apple TV+

Space News - 11 July, 2025 - 23:00
The Mule makes a murderous entrance in today's premiere episode, 'A Song For the End of Everything'.

FedEx Expands Fleet With World’s First Converted ATR 72-600 Freighter

Aviation News - 11 July, 2025 - 22:32

FedEx Express will expand its feeder fleet by adding the world’s first converted ATR 72-600 freighter featuring a Large Cargo Door (LCD). On July 11, 2025, ACIA Aero Leasing signed a definitive agreement to sell the aircraft to FedEx.

Keeping wastewater flowing into tomorrow's coffee | On the ISS this week July 7 - 11, 2025

Space News - 11 July, 2025 - 22:00
The Expedition 73 and Axiom Mission 4 crews spent their second of two weeks together conducting science aboard the International Space Station.

Up To 16h 55m: The US’s 10 Longest Boeing 747 Passenger Flights

Aviation News - 11 July, 2025 - 21:05

Air China, Korean Air, and Lufthansa still have passenger Boeing 747 flights to the US. Obviously, the newer, larger, and heavier 747-8i is used much more frequently than the 747-400. Only Lufthansa still uses the -400 variant to the country.

Prime Day is over but savings are still active — invest in some new optics for the return of Saturn to late-night skies

Space News - 11 July, 2025 - 21:00
Prime Day finished on July 11 and there are still some late savings on telescopes and binoculars, but they won't last forever.

Sunspot crackling with magnetic 'bombs' is now turning toward Earth (photo)

Space News - 11 July, 2025 - 21:00
Astrophotographer Philippe Tosi captured explosive Ellerman bombs on the sun's surface as an active sunspot turned toward Earth.

I couldn't keep quiet about $1000 off the Sony A7R V in this anti-Prime Day deal

Space News - 11 July, 2025 - 20:22
The Sony A7R V mirrorless camera plunges to just $3200 at Walmart, a staggering $1000 saving that eclipses Amazon's Prime Day price!

The Fortress of Solitude: Every live-action incarnation of Superman's iconic ice hideout

Space News - 11 July, 2025 - 20:00
As the newest Superman film hits theaters, we cast our X-ray vision back on every live-action incarnation of the Fortress of Solitude, from its 1978 debut to its 2025 return.

Don't miss the last full 'Manhattanhenge' sunset of 2025 light up NYC today

Space News - 11 July, 2025 - 19:47
"July Manhattanhenge is what I call the goodbye to the grid."

These Amazon Prime Day deals must end tonight — don't miss out on big savings across skywatching optics

Space News - 11 July, 2025 - 19:38
It's the last day of Amazon Prime Day and some of these deals are ending tonight. Grab some new optics in time to see Saturn's rings!

Last chance budget-friendly Prime Day star projector deal — now under $14

Space News - 11 July, 2025 - 18:44
We tested the YGiTK Northern Galaxy Lights Projector and loved its multifunctionality and near-silent operation — today's your last chance to save 26%.

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman donating $15 million for Space Camp programs

Space News - 11 July, 2025 - 18:31
Jared Isaacman, the billionaire private astronaut who until recently was on track to lead NASA, is donating $15 million to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for its Space Camp programs.

Spirit Airlines Rebuttal Slams United-JetBlue’s Attempt to Downplay Blue Sky Deal

Aviation News - 11 July, 2025 - 17:45

Spirit Airlines has continued to push against the ‘Blue Sky’ agreement between JetBlue and United Airlines, calling the two airlines’ response, in essence, an attempt at a distraction from the anti-competitive nature of the partnership.

Heathrow Proposes 17% Passenger Fee Hike to Fund £10 Billion Expansion

Aviation News - 11 July, 2025 - 17:25

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) plans to raise passenger fees as part of its £10 billion ($13.5 billion) expansion project, which aims to create additional capacity to accommodate 10 million more passengers by 2031.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 won't Earth but it could still ruin your day: Here's how

Space News - 11 July, 2025 - 17:00
Earth may be safe from an impact by the asteroid 2024 YR4, but it still has a chance of striking the moon. This lunar impact could pose a risk to space tech and astronauts.

Today is your last chance to save a massive $165 on one of the best camera drones for Amazon Prime Day

Space News - 11 July, 2025 - 16:32
You can save a massive $165 on the DJI Air 3, one of the best camera drones, which we think is the perfect balance of power and portability.

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