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Located in the federal state of California, Los Angeles International, widely known by its IATA code of LAX, is the largest and busiest airport on the West Coast of the United States. Its location makes it a key gateway for transpacific travel, although plenty of flights from Los Angeles also travel a long way east to destinations in Europe and the Middle East. These airlines operate its longest flights.

The Boeing 717 is increasingly becoming a rarer sight in the skies of the United States, with Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines remaining the only two major commercial airlines flying the type, a derivative of the McDonnell Douglas MD-80.

Neil Armstrong was appreciative, but it was too late. The Apollo 11 crew had a design for the first moon landing. Armstrong's note and the patch idea that inspired it are now up for auction.

The world's fastest supercomputer 'El Capitan' can reach a peak performance of 2.746 exaFLOPS, making it the planet's third exascale computer.

General Atomics and NASA achieved an important milestone on the road to using nuclear-powered rockets by testing a new fuel and finding it can withstand extreme conditions.

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is the busiest airport in France, and also consistently ranks highly among Europe's top hubs. With the facility serving a wide variety of long-haul destinations, widebody aircraft are a common sight at the airport, although, over the years, the Airbus A380 has become rarer, especially since Air France retired the type. Today, just three operators fly the A380 to Paris.

After receiving feedback from nearly 500 people about revising NOAA's Space Weather Scales, scientists continue to assess what changes need to be front and center.

Spirit Airlines has added a new flight to Birmingham, Alabama, connecting one of the most populous cities in the state with one of the New York area airports.

The moon makes for an excellent guide to see Mars in the night sky on the evening of Sunday, Feb. 9.

airBaltic has officially revealed the livery of its 50th Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The all-A220-300 fleet operator introduced the design which was the chosen winner from a contest that included an impressive pool of 840 entries.

Chicago is one of the largest and most iconic cities in the United States. With the opening of its first airport in 1926, the North American city has a long and storied aviation history. Nowadays, when you fly through the city, odds are the airport you'll arrive at (if you're not flying Southwest Airlines) is Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Let's take a look at America's fourth-busiest international airport and how it got its name.

The past week or two has been a very difficult one for aviation in the United States of America. The nation has been faced with several tragic aviation incidents that have fostered fear regarding some of the country's aging infrastructure and understaffed facilities. On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, an American Eagle flight operated by wholly-owned subsidiary PSA Airlines collided with a Blackhawk helicopter moments before arrival at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, killing 67 people and becoming the deadliest aviation accident in the United States in 25 years.

For decades now, European aircraft manufacturer Airbushas been at the forefront of innovation in the airline industry. The aerospace firm boasts an impressive portfolio of reliable aircraft, ranging from helicopters to the world's largest commercial airliner, the Airbus A380. Its new innovations and improvements in critical areas like efficiency, noise, and passenger experience have made it a popular choice for aircraft operators when selecting aircraft for their fleets.

With 205 aircraft already ordered, Emirates's future fleet is centered around the eagerly awaited Boeing 777X. But according to Bloomberg, the airline based in Dubai has been forced to reevaluate its expectations due to the ongoing delays in the aircraft's commercial launch. Deliveries are now expected to be delayed until at least the second quarter of 2027, and potentially later in 2028. The aircraft had previously missed many delivery targets, and these delays came after a series of difficulties in its construction.

Trade wars between major economies often create uncertainty for global industries, and aerospace is no exception. The U.S. has engaged in trade disputes with Canada, China, and Mexico, three countries that play important roles in Boeing’s supply chain and customer base. Given Boeing’s status as one of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers, one might expect these tensions to pose a significant threat. However, despite ongoing trade conflicts, Boeing has remained largely resilient.

Frontier Airlines has formally requested permission to start operations on a new route connecting El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogotá, Colombia, with Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to the Civil Aeronautics Authority of Colombia (Aerocivil). If the request is approved, this new service would mark Frontier’s first venture into South America, with Bogotá becoming its inaugural destination on the continent. Argentina-based aviation news website Aviacionline reported.

The Super Bowl is one of the most-watched sporting events across the world (for Americans), and there's a chance for astronauts living aboard the International Space Station to catch the big game.

On Episode 147 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik speak with Mick West, a passionate conspiracy debunker.

Croatia's first ever satellite has just beamed to Earth the first image of its homeland.

United Airlines has scheduled a domestic flight using a Boeing 767-300ER on April 1, operating between Washington and Newark. While this may be a repositioning flight, tickets are available for purchase.