A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to launch for the 21st time tonight (May 17), setting a new reusability record for the company. The Falcon 9 is scheduled to lift off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station during a three-hour window that opens at 8:32 p.m. EDT (0032 GMT on May 18), sending […]
America’s cost of living crisis has stung new flight attendants, many of whom haven’t had an opportunity to renegotiate their contracts since the inflation spiral began several years ago. An employment verification letter American Airlines gives to some newly hired flight attendants documenting their salary has been circulating on Reddit, drawing attention to their low […]
SpaceX continues gearing up for the fourth test flight of its Starship megarocket, which could be just around the corner. Technicians recently stacked the Starship rocket that will conduct the flight, placing its “Ship” upper stage atop its “Super Heavy” first-stage booster on the orbital launch mount at SpaceX‘s Starbase site in South Texas. The […]
Who said sustainability and speed can’t go together? The Racer just launched a new era for high-speed helicopters—or, more accurately, a new version of mixed-design aircraft. First announced in 2017, Airbus’s experimental aircraft made its first flight recently, hitting the aerospace giant’s performance and sustainability targets. It also made its first public display yesterday in […]
Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get the latest news in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. Lynn Rippelmeyer’s reach for the sky started from an unlikely place. “I grew up on a farm in the 1950s. There were no women flying, there were no […]
Significant flight disruptions at Charlotte airport frustrate passengers Significant flight disruptions are being reported Wednesday night at Charlotte Douglas International Airport due to severe weather. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground delay until 10:59 p.m. 60 pounds of drugs, nearly $76K in cash found in luggage at Charlotte airport The following flight information for […]
A mother is suing American Airlines after her 14-year-old son died on board a flight. The lawsuit claims the flight crew was slow to respond and could not operate the defibrillator. “It made me feel hopeless. I want answers from American Airlines,” she said. A mother is suing American Airlines and calling for answers after […]
Passengers onboard a Condor flight from Mauritius to Frankfurt, Germany, earlier this month mysteriously “became ill,” needing airsick bags during the flight, the airline said. Upon arrival, the plane was met with emergency vehicles and medical staff. During the Germany-based carrier’s nearly 12-hour-long flight on May 2, 70 of the 290 passengers reported feeling nausea […]
Long-haul carrier Emirates has announced it saw record profits of $4.7 billion (€4.35 billion) in 2023 as the airline fully took flight after the turbulent years of the coronavirus pandemic disrupted its operations. Emirates, owned by Dubai’s government, announced revenues of $33 billion, compared with $29.3 billion the year before. Profit the year prior had […]
Long-haul carrier Emirates has announced it saw record profits of 4.7 billion dollars (£3.7 billion) in 2023 as the airline fully took flight after the turbulent years of the coronavirus pandemic disrupted its operations. Emirates, owned by Dubai’s government, announced revenues of 33 billion dollars (£26.3 billion), compared with 29.3 billion dollars (£23.3 billion) the […]
On May 9, the Museum of Flight awarded $276,000 in scholarships to 16 students who have participated in the Museum of Flight’s education programs or were enrolled in Raisbeck Aviation High School. In all, 27 school districts were represented by 77 applicants from various racial and economic diversity. “The Museum’s education programs are designed to […]
BEAVER, WV (WVNS)– Guests had the chance to fly over to Little Beaver State Park on Saturday, May 11, 2024 for the Three Rivers Avian Center’s Migration celebration! The Migration Celebration is a family-friendly festival to celebrate West Virginia’s native wild birds and natural heritage. Festival-goers could enjoy bird and nature walks, displays, face painting, […]