“It’s Impossible To Compete On Price”: Binter Canarias On Ryanair Competition

Aviation News - 28 February, 2025 - 20:00

The airline of the Canary Islands is not necessarily well-known. Binter Canarias, while relatively small compared to other European carriers like Air France or British Airways, is a force to be reckoned with for flights to its main hubs.

How microbes from Earth can help astronauts adapt to long-term space missions

Space News - 28 February, 2025 - 20:00
Astronauts in isolated space habitats could benefit from the intentional fostering of diverse microbes from humanity's evolutionary past, a new study suggests.

1st private spacecraft to attempt to travel beyond the moon appears to be in trouble

Space News - 28 February, 2025 - 19:00
Space mining company AstroForge launched its Odin asteroid probe this week, but the mission is suffering from unknown issues.

Ainael Meteor and Galaxy Projector review

Space News - 28 February, 2025 - 18:00
Could this medium-sized, app-free star-projector-night-light combo make the perfect gift for a space fan? We find out.

Chinese scientists developing Mars drone that can roll and fly across Red Planet (video)

Space News - 28 February, 2025 - 18:00
"On the ground, it mainly rolls by shifting its center of gravity."

Save 30% on this fun kids Lego Star Wars playset — the only current set that includes a Yoda minifigure

Space News - 28 February, 2025 - 17:57
Want a Yoda minifigure, you do? This fantastic Lego set you will need, and 30% off it is.

Canada To Have 2 Airbus A380 Airlines For The 1st Time In 3 Years

Aviation News - 28 February, 2025 - 17:17

There are 10 Airbus A380 users worldwide. Currently, only one of these—Emirates—uses the superjumbo to Canada. However, this will change on June 24, when fellow UAE operator Etihad Airways will deploy the type to Toronto. This will be the first time Canada's busiest airport has had more than one A380 operator.

NASA's brand-new Lunar Trailblazer probe suffers glitch on way to the moon

Space News - 28 February, 2025 - 16:16
NASA's water-hunting Lunar Trailblazer probe is experiencing communication and power issues while it makes its way to the moon following a Feb. 26 launch.

'Dark matter is more valuable than gold': Wobbly galaxies help shine a light on the universe's strangest stuff

Space News - 28 February, 2025 - 16:00
Scientists have used the wobble of the Milky Way and what are known as "cosmic lighthouses" to shine a light on the mystery of dark matter.

Frontier Airlines Grows In Atlanta As Southwest Airlines Retracts

Aviation News - 28 February, 2025 - 15:56

Frontier Airlines has announced additional routes out of Atlanta, as the low-cost carrier continues to grow at the fortress known as Delta Air Lines’ central hub. At the same time, Southwest Airlines has continued to reduce capacity to/from Atlanta, yet should remain the second-largest airline at the airport in 2025.

There are 3 private lunar landers headed to the moon right now — a 1st in space history

Space News - 28 February, 2025 - 15:00
Three private lunar landers are on their way to the moon right now, a surge of exploration never before seen in spaceflight history.

Embraer Delivered 73 Commercial Jets Last Year: Expects Up To 85 This Year

Aviation News - 28 February, 2025 - 14:24

Embraer has unveiled its Q4 2024 and 2024 results, including its annual deliveries and expected aircraft handovers in 2025, with the Brazilian plane maker planning to improve its commercial aircraft deliveries by around 10%.

Watch 'rare' planetary parade online for free today as 7 planets align across the sky (video)

Space News - 28 February, 2025 - 14:11
Seven planets will line up for a rare "planetary parade" today (Feb. 28) and you can watch it live online, beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET (1700 GMT).

Fuel your children's imagination for all things space with this National Geographic Power Rocket — it's got a 21% saving right now at Amazon

Space News - 28 February, 2025 - 13:45
This fantastic motorized rocket can soar to 200ft, has a rechargeable battery, and even comes with an in-built landing system.

London Gatwick Gets Latest New Airline & 20+ In 2 Years

Aviation News - 28 February, 2025 - 13:10

London Gatwick is in an enviable position. It has strong brand awareness among airlines and passengers, including internationally. It has more slots—including at peak times—than London Heathrow while also having lower fees/charges. These factors, and more, have contributed to the UK's second-busiest airport welcoming 20+ new and returning airlines since 2023. They include one carrier that has just revealed Gatwick flights.

USDOT Secretary Says Pilots Should Lose Their Licenses If At Fault For Accidents

Aviation News - 28 February, 2025 - 12:05

In an interview, Sean Duffy, the Secretary of Transportation, has claimed that pilots should lose their license if they had made an error that resulted in an incident, already circumventing the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) by saying that some of the recent safety events involving US airlines could be pinned on pilot error.

Frontier Airlines Cuts Into Delta's Capacity With 9 New Routes From Atlanta

Aviation News - 28 February, 2025 - 12:02

Frontier Airlines is set to further expand its presence at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport and has announced nine new routes. The airline is now the fastest-growing carrier in Atlanta and has registered significant growth year-on-year. The new routes will be operational this summer season.

What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 8 launch on March 3?

Space News - 28 February, 2025 - 12:00
SpaceX is poised to launch Flight 8 of its Starship megarocket on Monday (March 3). Here's how to watch the action live.

Why the northern lights seem more frequent than ever — from solar science to smartphone snapshots

Space News - 28 February, 2025 - 11:00
You may have noticed that more auroras have been visible in recent years, including from lower latitudes. Here's why the northern lights have been amped up lately.

Private Athena moon lander beams home gorgeous views of Earth from space (photos)

Space News - 27 February, 2025 - 22:00
Intuitive Machines' second lunar lander, named Athena, snapped some amazing shots of its home planet shortly after launching atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Feb. 26.

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