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SpaceX's upcoming Fram2 astronaut mission will attempt to grow mushrooms in microgravity for the first time, as part of an experiment called Mission MushVroom.

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus hopes for global improvement in air traffic management (ATM). The news comes in the wake of the tragic mid-air collision that occurred on January 29, 2025, with American Airlines.

United Airlines has announced a major expansion of its facilities in Houston, Texas, including breaking ground on a new ground service equipment (GSE) maintenance facility that should open in 2027.

A Southwest Airlines flight was forced to return to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) on Saturday after an electrical burning smell reportedly filled the cabin. The incident occurred just a few minutes after takeoff, prompting the crew to reroute.

Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, has drawn attention for implying that the Irish low-cost carrier may consider buying planes from China if the price were right, according to Skift, a travel industry news site.

US airline trade association Airlines for America (A4A) has warned Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) it will take legal action if the airport goes ahead with planned flight reductions. The airport is looking to cut over 4% of flight movements as it tackles noise pollution, but US airlines have said they will contest the flight cap in court, arguing that the 'Balanced Approach' ethos has not been met sufficiently by the airport.

Alaska Airlines Chief Executive Officer Ben Minicucci said that the carrier is eyeing service to Europe in 2026 following its recent venture into the long-haul market thanks to its merger with Hawaiian Airlines.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into a frightening near-miss incident that occurred on Friday afternoon near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). A Delta Air Lines Airbus A319, operating as Flight 2983 and departing for Minneapolis, narrowly avoided a mid-air collision with a US Air Force T-38 military jet, raising fresh concerns over aviation safety in one of the country’s busiest and most restricted airspaces.

On Episode 154 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Space TV director Liam Kennedy about bringing content and video from the International Space Station down to Earth.

The partial solar eclipse of March 2025 did not disappoint as observers turned their eyes and cameras to the sky.

Here's a rundown of the science experiments that SpaceX's Fram2 astronaut mission will conduct while orbiting Earth's poles.

Emirates is known for being a global connector, allowing passengers to reach distant destinations through its hub in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The carrier has plenty of routes reaching over 10,000 kilometers (6,213 miles).

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a final report on the United Airlines Boeing 757 incident that occurred in September 2024. The agency determined that two passengers were injured when a United Airlines Boeing 757 experienced a sudden pitch control issue.

"It is always difficult to establish if the eclipses were seen in the ancient past as bad omens or good omens."

In 2025, Delta Air Lines has scheduled quite a few itineraries with a scheduled stage length of fewer than 200 kilometers (124 miles). Interestingly, none of these are international routes, such as short transborder flights to Canada or Mexico.

Southwest Airlines continues its battle against the City of San Antonio and has reportedly called on the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to withhold federal funds from San Antonio International Airport (SAT). The budget airline, which is the airport's largest carrier, accuses the city of unfairly selecting which airlines will use the new terminal.

With Doom: The Dark Ages around the corner, now is the perfect time to chainsaw your way through all the Doom games in order.

Delta Air Lines unveiled three significant upgrades to its Delta Business program on March 26, marking the beginning of a new era in business travel. As the airline commemorates its 100th anniversary, these modifications are intended to give business travelers more flexibility, visibility, and assistance.

Neill Blomkamp's Johannesburg-set riff on Short Circuit and RoboCop wasn't a winner by any means, but it's far from soulless.

The Airbus A380 began carrying passengers in October 2007, when the launch customer, Singapore Airlines, left for Sydney. In the next 17+ years, 15 airlines have had the superjumbo in their fleets, 10 of which still do.