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The bacteria, Sporosarcina pasteurii, is able to make calcium carbonate that can act as a sealant to fix bricks made from lunar regolith.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has removed its flights between Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport (AMS) and Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP) from its upcoming winter schedule. This decision follows a similar move made during the 2024/2025 winter season.

Delta’s first nonstop flight from Florida to the United Kingdom was short-lived. The carrier discontinued flights between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) after just one winter season.

SpaceX sent 28 of its Starlink internet satellites to low Earth orbit from Florida on Saturday night (April 5).

Delta Air Liness is boosting its service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for the winter of 2025-2026. Starting October 25, 2025, the airline will increase its service to two daily flights on this high-demand route, up from the previously scheduled one daily flight during the winter 2024-2025 season.

In the past several years, demand for transatlantic travel has boomed. Americans have continued to show interest in traveling abroad, and every year, thousands boarded flights across the Atlantic Ocean to destinations across Europe. However, with a changing economic landscape, Americans might not be as quick to hop across the pond, according to Virgin Atlantic.

Delta Air Lines is advising passengers with checked bags to arrive even earlier than usual at the airport by introducing a significant change to its baggage check-in policy for domestic flights, effective April 8, 2025. The airline is setting earlier deadlines for passengers to check their bags before departure, marking an important shift for those flying within the United States. Travelers should be aware of these new cutoffs to ensure they don’t face delays or potential issues at the airport.

London is a very important city for aviation. While London Heathrow Airport is known for being a global hub and aviation powerhouse, the airport is just one of several aviation gateways for the city. Other airports, like London Stansted and London Gatwick, also play a major role in connecting intra-European and long-haul traffic to London.

With spring approaching, American Airlines is once again updating its menu for its Flagship Lounge. The Dallas-based carrier has recruited some highly-rated and accomplished chefs from across its network to craft an inspiring culinary experience for lounge passengers before they board their flights. New meals include dishes from around the world, and use seasonal ingredients designed to enhance the flavor and aesthetic of the food.

Avast, me space hearties!

SpaceX's Fram2 astronaut mission returned to Earth in the Pacific Ocean on Friday (April 4), marking a first for the spaceflight company.

Trek Talks 4 falls on April 5 this year, with 8 hours of epic 'Star Trek' guests and panels.

On Episode 155 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk about cool space news you can use (if you're not stuck on the ISS!)

If you're lucky enough to have clear skies tonight, you can catch a "mini planet parade" as Mars and Jupiter appear alongside a half-lit moon in the southwestern sky.

Air Canada has announced that it will add seasonal Boeing 737 MAX 8 flights from Montreal, Canada, to Edinburgh, Scotland, complementing its flights from Toronto to the Scottish Capital during the peak travel season.

NASA's next Mars chopper concept could do far more than fly — it could help unlock the planet's watery past, reveal signs of life and scout landing zones for astronauts.

During a GE Aerospace-hosted event in Brussels, Belgium, a Lufthansa Group executive warned that engine makers should also consider engine reliability when designing the next-generation engines for commercial aircraft.

Isaacman, a billionaire and private astronaut, has flown in space twice on SpaceX rockets and spacecraft.

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover captured a giant dust devil devouring a smaller storm swirling closely behind on the rim of Jezero Crater.

Despite a tire malfunction on departure from Atlanta, an Alaska AirlinesBoeing 737 MAX 9 made a safe landing in San Diego International Airporton April 3, 2025. According to the Aviation Herald, at around 17:30 local time on Thursday, Flight AS474, which was carrying 165 passengers and six crew members, took off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on its way to San Diego.