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Surprising colors and stunning features are captured in a new image of Mars' surface.

In the latest attack on science by the Trump administration, researchers at the National Snow and Ice Data Center will no longer receive data from a fleet of military satellites.

Sprites have been known to form above intense thunderstorms.

A false fire alert onboard a Ryanair flight preparing for takeoff led to multiple injuries after passengers made an emergency evacuation on the apron at Palma De Mallorca Airport. 18 passengers were treated for minor injuries, including broken bones and sprains, six of whom were transported to a local hospital.

Airbus is trialing a new type of airport tug. Aircraft tugs are ground vehicles that tow and push back aircraft, usually controlled by a driver and powered by an internal combustion engine. Now, as part of Europe's HERON (Highly Efficient gReen OperatioNs) initiative, Airbus is working on what it calls the Taxibot. This new type of tug is being deployed at airports throughout the world, and Airbus is saying that the concept is proving successful.

Norse Atlantic Airways is reportedly shifting its focus this winter from the North American market to popular destinations in Southeast Asia. The Oslo-based airline will launch five new routes connecting Europe and Thailand.

South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines, will cut its Airbus A380 flights to New York JFK, according to data from Cirium, an online aviation analytics company. The move brings forward the suspension of the double-decker on the route by a month. This summer was the first time Asiana had operated the A380 to New York, after a six-year hiatus.

The Fly Party is Italy’s premier annual gathering for serious aviation enthusiasts, held at Bagnoli di Sopra airfield (Padua) by the Historical Aircraft Group (HAG). Typically staged over a weekend in late June, it features vintage warbirds, aerobatic displays, and historic reenactments. More than a show, it’s a community-centric event prioritizing camaraderie, rare aircraft operations, and peer-to-peer learning.

Philippine Airlines has announced a planned increase to its Manila-Seattle pairing ahead of the winter season, upping from three to five weekly frequencies beginning in November. The carrier cited the importance of its US market and the value of its new partnership with Alaska Airlines, which has its primary hub at Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA).

A scene from Apple TV+'s "Invasion" Season 3

Humans have used the stars to navigate, keep time, and understand our place in the universe.

Titan Books' new novelization of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's 'Galactus Trilogy' heralds the coming of July’s 'Fantastic Four' blockbuster.

The ALMA radio telescope array in the Atacama Desert temporarily halted operations after a rare snowfall blanketed the base camp last week.

Malaysia Airlines has confirmed it is exercising options for an additional 20 Airbus A330neo jets, doubling the size of its A330 commitment with Airbus. The agreement was announced in Paris during a visit by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, building on MH's initial order for 20 airframes placed in 2022.

The "Golden Handle" appears each month when the sun illuminates a mountain range lining a vast impact crater.

EVA Air will launch direct flights from its primary hub at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) starting this October. Initially, the Taiwanese airline had planned to operate three weekly flights but later changed the schedule to daily flights, according to the aviation analytics company Cirium.

Alaska Airlines has reportedly exercised purchase options for an additional five Boeing 787 Dreamliners from Hawaiian Airlines’ order book. The news comes as the carrier, following its recent merger with Hawaiian Airlines, aims to expand its long-haul capabilities at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

AirAsia has announced that it will order 50 Airbus A321XLR aircraft, with conversion rights for 20 additional planes. This is part of a move by one of Asia's most prolific low-cost carriers, with plans to expand its long-haul international network. As reported by ch-aviation, this is likely to be the first of two AirAsia orders for new aircraft, with a contract for up to 150 additional aircraft expected within the next month.

The "One Big Beautiful Bill," now enacted, directs that space shuttle Discovery be removed from the Smithsonian and placed on display at Space Center Houston by January 2027.

Forty-plus US airports have scheduled passenger flights to Europe during the peak summer. New York JFK,the nation’s leading widebody airport, has more flights than anywhere else. It has 80% more services than the second-ranked Newark. However, Newark has flights to more European destinations than any other US airport.