Rare double solar blast unleashes 2 CMEs towards Earth — auroras possible April 16

Space News - 14 April, 2025 - 15:41
Double solar eruptions could spark G2 geomagnetic storms and auroras above northern U.S. states on April 16. Keep your eyes on the skies!

London Heathrow Airport Serves 6 Million Passengers In March Despite Power Outage

Aviation News - 14 April, 2025 - 14:42

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has published its operational performance figures for March of 2025, with traffic being slightly down compared to the same period in 2024. After a bright start to the year, Heathrow faced drops in traffic due to factors that were both planned and unplanned. Specifically, as well as contending with different dates for religious holidays, the facility also faced a one-day closure.

Swiss Airports See More Children Flying Alone

Aviation News - 14 April, 2025 - 13:45

For young flyers who need to travel from one place to another by air but, for whatever reason, cannot be joined by a parent or guardian, unaccompanied minor schemes at airports and airlines around the world ensure that they are given the right care. While the ins and outs of the exact schemes involved vary somewhat, all of them will generally see these passengers escorted on every stage of their journey.

The End Of Silver Airways? US Trustee Asks Court To Dismiss Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection Case

Aviation News - 14 April, 2025 - 13:30

In bankruptcy litigation, case #24-23623-PDR, before the United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida—Fort Lauderdale Division, the United States trustee Mary Ida Townson filed a motion to dismiss on April 10 due to the perceived inability of Silver Airways and Seaborne Airlines to return to positive cash flow.

We finally have a release date for ‘The Alters’, the sci-fi survival game where you team up with your clones to survive a planet on fire (video)

Space News - 14 April, 2025 - 13:00
The next game from 11 Bit Studios, the team behind Frostpunk, is almost here, and this time, things are about to get personal.

FAA Calls For Replacement Of Faulty Boeing 737 Lavatory Door Latch That Trapped Passenger In Flight

Aviation News - 14 April, 2025 - 12:45

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed mandatory replacements of Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) and MAX lavatory bifold door latches following an incident when a passenger was unable to exit the lavatory due to a broken latch.

April's Full Pink Moon captivates skywatchers worldwide with dazzling 'micromoon' show (photos)

Space News - 14 April, 2025 - 12:22
Skywatchers around the world turned their heads — and lenses to the skies to capture the beauty of April’s full Pink Moon — 2025's only micromoon.

Axiom Space to launch its 1st orbiting data centers this year

Space News - 14 April, 2025 - 12:00
Axiom Space will launch two orbiting data center nodes into low Earth orbit by the end of this year, as the first step in the development of off-Earth computing infrastructure.

This Airline's Launch Of US Flights Postponed Due To Boeing 787 Dreamliner Delays

Aviation News - 14 April, 2025 - 11:00

Air Astana’s chief executive has admitted that due to Boeing delivery delays, the Kazakh airline will have to delay its potential flights to the United States.

3 big hunks of space junk crash to Earth every day — and it's only going to get worse

Space News - 14 April, 2025 - 11:00
At least three old satellites or rocket bodies fall to Earth every day, a new report reveals. Some experts think it's a worrying trend.

Delta Air Lines Passengers Arrive In Atlanta 15 Hours Late After Overnight On Tarmac

Aviation News - 14 April, 2025 - 10:59

Tricky weather, flight diversion, and a regional airport with no Customs and Border Protection staffing all resulted in hundreds of passengers spending an uncomfortable night inside airplanes in Montgomery, Alabama.

Ryanair Fights Italian Aviation Authority With $1.1 Million Defamation Lawsuit

Aviation News - 14 April, 2025 - 09:10

Ryanair, the European low-cost giant, is reportedly filing a €1 million ($1.1 million) defamation lawsuit against the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC). According to a report by Italian local newspaper Corriere della Sera, Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary and ENAC, led by Pierluigi Di Palma, are locked in a legal dispute, with ENAC seeking €160,000 ($182,000) for alleged defamation and O'Leary countering with a €1 million ($1.1 million) claim over remarks he deems offensive.

New York Helicopter Tours Shutting Down “Immediately” Following Deadly Crash

Aviation News - 14 April, 2025 - 08:49

New York Helicopter Tours shut down its operations effective immediately on Sunday following the deadly crash involving one of its Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV helicopters last week. The development comes amid the investigation into what caused the aircraft to plunge into the Hudson River out of midair.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 27 Starlink satellites to orbit on record-breaking 27th flight (video, photos)

Space News - 14 April, 2025 - 07:13
SpaceX broke its rocket-reuse record yet again early Monday (April 14), launching a batch of Starlink internet satellites atop a Falcon 9 rocket that flew for the 27th time.

Katy Perry and Blue Origin's all-female rocket crew get Monse designer flight suits

Space News - 13 April, 2025 - 16:42
The Monse Blue Origin flight suits were tailored for women from the start, designers say.

Aer Lingus Launches Its Longest Ever Narrowbody Route To This US Destination

Aviation News - 13 April, 2025 - 16:29

Ireland’s Aer Lingus has launched a new transatlantic route between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) using its Airbus A321XLR narrowbody aircraft. This marks Aer Lingus’ longest-ever narrowbody route, with a flight time of up to eight hours and 20 minutes.

Who is new 'Doctor Who' companion Belinda Chandra? And where have we seen her before?

Space News - 13 April, 2025 - 16:00
There's more to the latest 'Doctor Who' companion than initially meets the eye, as we find out in Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 1.

Delta Air Lines To Test "Shark Skin" Riblets On Boeing 767 Fleet

Aviation News - 13 April, 2025 - 15:11

Delta Air Lines plans to test "shark skin" riblets on its fleet of Boeing 767 aircraft. This initiative is part of the airline's effort to make its older planes more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly by implementing sustainable aviation technology.

USDOT Reports Airfares Were 2% Cheaper In March

Aviation News - 13 April, 2025 - 15:00

The United States Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) data revealed that the consumer price index (CPI) for all transportation goods and services fell by 0.9%.

I’m headed to STARMUS La Palma 2025, where curious minds will gather under one of the darkest skies on Earth

Space News - 13 April, 2025 - 15:00
STARMUS La Palma 2025 is set to unite space, science and stargazing with presentations and concerts under some of the darkest skies in the world.

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