Asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer threatens to hit Earth, but we can still hit it — for science!

Space News - 18 March, 2025 - 15:00
Despite a brief panic, asteroid 2024 YR4 isn't likely to hit us anytime soon, but we can still study the asteroid up close to help us understand these space rocks.

Avelo Airlines Adds New Nassau To Raleigh-Durham Route

Aviation News - 18 March, 2025 - 14:53

The Bahamas has announced that Avelo Airlines will add a flight from the metro area known as The Research Triangle to Nassau, the island nation’s capital, starting in June.

Up To 7h 20m: Wizz Air's 15 Longest Routes Have Changed Significantly

Aviation News - 18 March, 2025 - 14:05

The Wizz Air Group consists of four units: Wizz Air Abu Dhabi (IATA code: 5W), Hungary (the original unit; W6), Malta (W4), and UK (W9).

'Apollo 1' director surprised by details of ill-fated mission in new documentary

Space News - 18 March, 2025 - 14:00
It was the opening scene of "Apollo 13" and was recreated for the Neil Armstrong biopic "First Man." It was also included in director Mark Craig's "Last Man on the Moon," inspiring "Apollo 1."

Airline CEO Predicts 4-Year Global Airbus & Boeing Aircraft Shortage

Aviation News - 18 March, 2025 - 13:56

The chief executive of Air India has estimated that Airbus and Boeing will continue to struggle to deliver aircraft on time due to various supply chain constraints for at least the next four to five years, hampering the industry’s ability to grow capacity.

How fast did sea levels rise after the last ice age?

TU Delft nieuws - 18 March, 2025 - 13:50
New geological data has given more insight into the rate and magnitude of global sea level rise following the last ice age, about 11,700 years ago. In two phases, sea levels rose around 1 metre per century. This information is of great importance to understand the impact global warming has had on the ice caps and on sea level rise. The findings have been published in the scientific journal Nature by researchers from Deltares, Delft University of Technology, and others.

The far side of the moon was once a vast magma ocean, Chinese lunar lander confirms

Space News - 18 March, 2025 - 13:00
New findings from China's Chang'e 6 lunar farside samples offer insights into the moon's volcanic past and mantle evolution.

How NASA's Starliner astronaut mission went from 10 days to 9 months: A timeline

Space News - 18 March, 2025 - 11:00
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are on their way home from a nine-month space mission that was supposed to last just 10 days. Here's a rundown of their eventful time off Earth.

US Navy Says No To Moving EA-18G Growlers To NAF El Centro After Review 

Aviation News - 18 March, 2025 - 10:38

The US Navy, in a study at the request of the United States federal courts, has decided to affirm keeping the Boeing EA-18G Growlers at Washington State’s NAS Whidbey Island instead of moving them to NAF El Centro in the Southern California desert. Among other reasons for denying the judicial suggestion, the Growler training environment, servicemember families, and the El Centro community would all be adversely impacted.

12 Dead, 5 Rescued & 1 Missing After Lanhsa JS32 Aircraft Crash In The Ocean

Aviation News - 18 March, 2025 - 10:29

Honduran authorities have confirmed that an Aerolínea Lanhsa aircraft crashed shortly after taking off, claiming the lives of 12 people, while five were rescued from the Caribbean Sea.

Qantas Says Delay Compensation Could Raise Airline Ticket Fees

Aviation News - 18 March, 2025 - 10:07

Australia's major airlines are resisting a push for mandatory compensation schemes in the country's commercial aviation sector. Yesterday, representatives from Virgin Australia and flag carrier Qantas argued that such initiatives would do nothing to improve performance, and, in fact, run the risk of having increased costs passed on to passengers in the form of higher ticket prices to cover the financial outlay.

What time will NASA's Starliner astronauts land with SpaceX's Crew-9 today? How to watch live.

Space News - 18 March, 2025 - 10:00
SpaceX is poised to land its Crew Dragon Freedom with the two ISS crewmates who launched on it and two astronauts who arrived at the space station in June on Boeing's Starliner. Here's how to see it.

Shirtless Man Arrested For Damaging Gate At Dublin Airport After Missing Flight

Aviation News - 18 March, 2025 - 08:57

A shirtless man has been arrested at Dublin Airport (DUB) for causing damage in the gate area of Terminal 1. According to a statement from airport authorities, the passenger engaged in unruly behavior after missing his flight.

Exclusive: Boeing Update On F-15EX Program

Aviation News - 18 March, 2025 - 08:00

On March 4, Boeing’s Robert "Blend'r" Novotny at the Air & Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium kindly helped update Simple Flying on the BoeingF-15EX Eagle II's’s progress. Additionally, Boeing posted a March 4 update on not just the program but Boeing’s views on the future of air superiority.

Bryan Bedford Officially Tapped To Lead The FAA

Aviation News - 18 March, 2025 - 06:38

Bryan Bedford has officially been nominated by US President Donald Trump to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The announcement doesn’t come as much of a surprise, as Bedford’s name had been circulating as the frontrunner for the position. Bedford is the president of regional airline Republic Airways and brings with him years of aviation experience.

Delta Connection CRJ900 Wing Strikes Ground On Landing At New York LaGuardia Airport

Aviation News - 18 March, 2025 - 04:12

Another incident regarding a Delta Connection flight has surfaced – this time involving a wing strike during landing. The CRJ900 aircraft was operating a flight between Jacksonville, Florida, and New York La Guardia when the incident occurred. Thankfully, there have been no reports of anybody getting injured.

Delta Air Lines' Airbus A330-900neo To Replace Boeing 767-300ER Flights Between Boston & Dublin

Aviation News - 17 March, 2025 - 23:32

Delta Air Lines will replace its current Boeing 767-300ER aircraft with the more contemporary Airbus A330-900neoneo as part of an upgrade of its transatlantic service from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Dublin Airport (DUB) beginning October 25, 2025.

Feel the burn with this amazing video of a Varda space capsule's plunge through Earth's atmosphere

Space News - 17 March, 2025 - 23:00
The final two minutes of the video show things really heating up.

Alaska Airlines Adds 2nd Daily Flight Between Seattle & Oklahoma City For 1 Month

Aviation News - 17 March, 2025 - 21:32

This summer, Alaska Airlines is expanding its flight schedule in order to keep up with the growing demand. In addition to upgrading to larger aircraft on a number of routes, the airline announced a new daily between Seattle and Oklahoma City.

World's largest digital camera to help new Vera Rubin Observatory make a 'time-lapse record of the universe' (video)

Space News - 17 March, 2025 - 21:00
A major milestone with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory has been reached with the installation of the telescope's enormous eye — the world's largest digital camera.

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