SpaceX calls off critical Starship Flight 10 test launch due to 'issue with ground systems'

Space News - 25 August, 2025 - 01:45
SpaceX scrubbed the planned 10th test flight of its Starship megarocket today (Aug. 24), citing a problem with ground systems at its Starbase site in South Texas.

Lufthansa Cabin Crew Attack 'Clear Loss Of Quality' In New First Class

Aviation News - 24 August, 2025 - 23:53

Lufthansa cabin crew have spoken out about the carrier's new Allegris first class product, criticizing some of its design flaws and staffing problems. This includes shortcomings in the cabin's Suite Plus, which only has one screen and table, minimal natural light and less storage than single suites despite being for two people.

El Al Israel Argues New Wizz Air Tel Aviv Base Represents State Security Threat

Aviation News - 24 August, 2025 - 20:46

Israeli carrier EL AL is objecting to Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air's attempts to establish a base at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), deeming it "of substantial harm" to both Israeli airlines and the country itself. Fellow airlines Arkia and Israir have also sent letters to authorities seeking to block the move.

Chinese Airlines Begin Dividing Up Future 500-Plane Airbus Order

Aviation News - 24 August, 2025 - 18:54

China’s largest airlines are reportedly beginning to split a massive 500-aircraft order for Airbus. The aircraft order was finalized months ago but is still awaiting an official announcement, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg News.

US Government Mulling Its Own Airline For Deportation Flights

Aviation News - 24 August, 2025 - 18:02

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly exploring the possibility of operating its own fleet of aircraft for deporting immigrants, according to two sources familiar with the discussions who spoke to NBC News. At present, the DHS depends on chartered operations.

Watch SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule arrive at the ISS on Aug. 25 with 5,000 pounds of supplies

Space News - 24 August, 2025 - 18:00
A SpaceX cargo ship is scheduled to arrive at the International Space Station on Monday morning (Aug. 25), and you can watch the rendezvous live.

Put a ring on it: Saturn trivia quiz!

Space News - 24 August, 2025 - 16:00
Could you be the Lord of the rings (of Saturn)? Try your hand at our Saturn-themed space quiz!

The 10 best sci-fi TV shows of the 1980s

Space News - 24 August, 2025 - 15:00
From the semi-annoying antics of 'ALF' to 'Knight Rider's' awesome autonomous auto, the 1980s were a transitional time for stimulating small-screen science fiction!

'Willful Ignorance': United Airlines Slams Delta Air Lines' Claims In Its Defence Of Aeroméxico Joint Venture

Aviation News - 24 August, 2025 - 14:25

United Airlines has criticized Delta Air Lines for misrepresenting its joint venture (JV) with Aeromexico as Delta battles to maintain antitrust immunity. In its objection to the DOT's ruling, Delta had claimed that its JV was in the public interest, but United has responded with various rebuttals.

Climate models reveal how human activity may be locking the American Southwest into permanent drought

Space News - 24 August, 2025 - 14:00
A new wave of climate research is sounding a stark warning: Human activity may be driving drought more intensely — and more directly — than previously understood.

This Airline Wants To Cancel Its Remaining Airbus A350 Orders

Aviation News - 24 August, 2025 - 12:37

Air Mauritius is reportedly seeking to renegotiate its 2023 order for three Airbus A350 widebody aircraft. In an interview with Defi Media, the airline’s chairperson, Kremchand (Kishore) Beegoo, noted that the company’s management had made some questionable decisions in the past, with the additional A350 order being one of them.

Black holes that transform matter into dark energy could solve 'cosmic hiccups' mystery

Space News - 24 August, 2025 - 12:00
If black holes are actually droplets of dark energy that convert stellar matter into this mysterious and dominant force, many "cosmic hiccups" could soon be cured.

Wow: Qantas Will Eventually Replace Its Airbus A380s With A350s On Flights To Los Angeles & Singapore

Aviation News - 24 August, 2025 - 02:27

Australia's flag carrier, Qantas, is set to introduce the Airbus A350-1000 on some of its most iconic routes, as the airline eventually plans for the gradual retirement of its double-decker Airbus A380s. The Flying Kangaroo intends to introduce the ultra-long-haul capable aircraft on flights to Singapore and Los Angeles in early 2030. As explained by Executive Traveller, this will introduce the first-class roomettes on the route, alongside the enhanced business class suites, premium economy, and economy class recliners.

Koala Airlines Confirms Leases For 3 Boeing 737 MAXs As It Gears Up For 2026 Launch

Aviation News - 24 August, 2025 - 01:36

Australia's latest airline start-up, Koala Airlines, has confirmed that it has secured leases for three Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, paving the way for a potential launch by 2026. The airline is aiming to operate up to 20 aircraft within the first few years of operation.

Delta Air Lines Cutting All Flights To This US Airport

Aviation News - 23 August, 2025 - 22:03

Delta Air Lines is discontinuing flights between Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) from November, which will mean exiting the latter airport entirely. The airline had flown up to three daily flights on this route since April 2024, but will operate its final flight in early November.

These 3 US Airports Are Defying The Odds With 20%+ More Flights Than Last Year

Aviation News - 23 August, 2025 - 21:05

More than 600US airports will have scheduled passenger flights between September and December. The country's 125 busiest airports will collectively have 22,600+ daily departures (double for both ways). This is up by 2.6% year-on-year, with an additional 588 daily departures added. These findings are from examining every service planned using Cirium Diio data.

JetBlue Rejigs Tampa Network As It Removes Rhode Island Flights & Suspends Newark

Aviation News - 23 August, 2025 - 19:31

JetBlue has made some changes to its network out of Tampa, including temporarily suspending services to Newark and scrapping flights to Providence, Rhode Island. The pause on flights to Newark will last between December and April 2026, while the final flight to Rhode Island will take place in December.

American Airlines Has Cut These 27 Transatlantic Routes Over The Last Decade

Aviation News - 23 August, 2025 - 18:31

American Airlines has made some big changes to its transatlantic network over the last ten years. Indeed, this month's expansion announcement brought back several key routes to Central and Eastern Europe from some of its primary US hubs. However, many of these were service resumptions.

NASA will announce its new astronaut class in September

Space News - 23 August, 2025 - 18:00
NASA will announce its new astronaut class in September, as well as details about the Artemis 2 crewed mission around the moon.

Up To 9h 5m: Aer Lingus' 11 Transatlantic Airbus A321LR & A321XLR Routes In September

Aviation News - 23 August, 2025 - 17:06

Aer Lingus is the fifth-largest of approximately 14 airlines with narrowbody flights between Europe and North America in September. Only Icelandair, United Airlines, JetBlue, and Air Transat have more services. Cirium Diio data shows that the Irish flag carrier has 10 to 11 daily transatlantic departures on its Airbus A321LRs and XLRs (an LR is shown above).

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