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fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

7 Ways Private Aviation Boosts C-Suite Productivity

Private aviation significantly enhances business travel efficiency by reducing travel time and allowing flexibility in scheduling.
#faa
Public health
fromEngadget
1 week ago

The FAA is encouraging gamers to get jobs in air traffic control

The FAA is targeting gamers in its recruitment for air traffic controllers due to a shortage of personnel.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply

"You've been training for this," the ad says, emphasizing the connection between gaming skills and the requirements of air traffic control, which include quick decision-making and technical expertise.
Games
#flight-safety
fromInc
1 week ago

This Airline Is Hiring a Freelancer for its New Marketing Campaign. The Position Has 1 Unusual Requirement

Icelandair wants to find a terrible amateur photographer, someone with no professional training or experience—and no real interest in gaining any of those skills.
Photography
#nasa
Science
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

From NASA's rover routes to jetliners' aircraft sensors, AI is changing how the aerospace industry tests risk

NASA utilizes AI and digital twins for data analysis and navigation in extreme environments like Mars.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

NASA's Dragonfly will go where no nuclear-powered rotorcraft has gone before

NASA's Dragonfly mission will explore Titan, Saturn's largest moon, using a nuclear-powered octocopter to search for signs of extraterrestrial life.
Science
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

Watch as 4 People Get to Launch the Hell Off This Planet

NASA's Artemis II mission aims to launch astronauts around the moon after 54 years since the last moon landing.
Science
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

From NASA's rover routes to jetliners' aircraft sensors, AI is changing how the aerospace industry tests risk

NASA utilizes AI and digital twins for data analysis and navigation in extreme environments like Mars.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

This founder helped build SpaceX's most powerful rocket engine. Now he's building a 'fighter jet for orbit' | TechCrunch

Portal Space Systems is developing a technology called solar thermal propulsion, which concentrates the heat of the sun to heat propellant and move spacecraft at high speed.
Venture
fromTNW | Drones
1 week ago

Joby and Air Space Intelligence team up to manage US electric air taxi skies

Joby Aviation and Air Space Intelligence announced a partnership to integrate AI-driven airspace management into U.S. electric air taxi operations, using ASI's Flyways AI platform to model high-density eVTOL traffic before commercial flights begin later this year.
European startups
fromTheregister
5 days ago

UK startup to supply drone interceptors for Britain, allies

Britain is set to buy interceptors known as Skyhammer from Cambridge Aerospace, with the first deliveries expected as early as May - astonishingly fast compared with typical UK defense procurements.
London startup
#travel
Roam Research
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This turbulence-tracking travel app will make your next trip more tolerable

Turbli is a free website that provides detailed turbulence forecasts for flights, enhancing travel planning and experience.
#artemis-ii
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Science

Interior design at 25,000 mph

Human factors and safety are critical in the design of the Orion capsule for the Artemis II mission.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Science

9 m of Survival: Inside the Orion Spacecraft and the Architecture of Space Travel

Artemis II's 2026 Orion flyby will test spacecraft systems and prepare for a 2027–2028 Artemis III human landing at the Moon's South Pole.
Science
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Interior design at 25,000 mph

Human factors and safety are critical in the design of the Orion capsule for the Artemis II mission.
#aviation-safety
Austin
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
Austin
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
#air-travel
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Simple Mistake Is the Quickest Way to Annoy a Flight Attendant-and It Could Make Getting Off the Plane Slower, Too

Passengers should place luggage wheels-first in overhead bins to minimize germs and facilitate easier deplaning.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Simple Mistake Is the Quickest Way to Annoy a Flight Attendant-and It Could Make Getting Off the Plane Slower, Too

Passengers should place luggage wheels-first in overhead bins to minimize germs and facilitate easier deplaning.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How architects design airports to handle superlong security lines

Long security lines at U.S. airports result from TSA worker shortages and increased traveler numbers, prompting airports to adapt design for better management.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

DJI's Avata 360 is a more functional, flexible 360 drone

DJI's Avata 360 drone faces challenges in the US market, while Antigravity's A1 remains the only available option for consumers.
Washington DC
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

BRINC's new police drone uses Starlink, carries Narcan, chases vehicles at 60mph

BRINC's drones are increasingly adopted by U.S. cities as part of the drone as first responder system, with significant contracts and innovations.
Miami food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

You just execute': 19-year-old pilot makes emergency landing in Florida

A 19-year-old pilot successfully executed an emergency landing on a busy Florida road after engine failure, with no injuries to anyone involved.
Gadgets
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Is Using Airplane Mode on Flights Still Necessary?

Airplane mode is required by the FAA to prevent potential radio frequency interference with aircraft instruments, though actual risk is minimal and primarily concerns takeoff and landing phases.
NYC startup
fromWIRED
1 month ago

'Flying Cars' Will Take Off in American Skies This Summer

Advanced aircraft combining helicopter and airplane capabilities will begin operating in eight US regions by June 2024 through a three-year FAA pilot program before full certification.
Alternative transportation
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Flying Cars Could Hit the Skies as Soon as This Summer: 'It's Not Science Fiction'

The U.S. Department of Transportation will allow flying cars to operate in eight U.S. regions starting June 2024 through a three-year pilot program testing electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles and ultralight aircraft.
#pilot-training
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The survival training that kicks in after a US pilot is shot down

Pilot survival training through ejection preparation is critical because improper body positioning during emergency ejection can cause severe injury or death, as demonstrated by a recent friendly-fire incident involving three F-15E Strike Eagles.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The survival training that kicks in after a US pilot is shot down

Pilot survival training through ejection preparation is critical because improper body positioning during emergency ejection can cause severe injury or death, as demonstrated by a recent friendly-fire incident involving three F-15E Strike Eagles.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation's Air Battle Continues

Archer Aviation sued Joby Aviation for government fraud and concealing Chinese ties, escalating legal conflict between leading eVTOL competitors amid regulatory scrutiny and federal grant competition.
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

The Future Has Arrived: 'Flying Cars' Set to Be Seen In US Skies This Year

The initiative will allow companies developing electric air taxis to begin real-world testing across multiple states, marking one of the most significant steps yet toward a new era of urban air mobility. While commercial services are still a few years away, the coming trials will see these aircraft move beyond demonstration flights and into operational environments.
Gadgets
Travel
fromCN Traveller
1 year ago

When is the best time to fly? Experts settle the debate once and for all

Flying early morning on weekdays during off-peak seasons offers the best combination of lower prices, fewer delays, and minimal airport congestion.
Venture
fromPrivacy International
1 month ago

Dual-use tech: the Skydio example

Skydio transitioned from consumer drones to defense-focused manufacturing, securing major US military contracts and achieving $2.2 billion valuation by 2024.
#military-aviation
Cars
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

This Stealth Fighter-Inspired Buggy Makes Modern Supercars Look Too Polite - Yanko Design

Wedge-inspired dune buggy fuses 1970s–80s angular supercar styling with exposed suspension, bronze wheels, and uncompromising track-focused, non-street-legal design.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

After the reveal of Sikorsky's pilotless Black Hawk, European rival Leonardo just flew its new uncrewed helicopter design

Leonardo's Proteus completed a maiden flight as a full-size autonomous helicopter demonstrator intended for trials, experimentation, and testing alongside crewed platforms.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

NASA space probe expected to reenter the atmosphere with a chance of raining debris

NASA's Van Allen Probe A is reentering Earth's atmosphere with a one-in-4,200 risk of debris harm to people, expected around 7:45 P.M. EDT with a 24-hour uncertainty window.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Study shows how rocket launches pollute the atmosphere

In a high-growth scenario for the space industry, there could be as many as 2,000 launches per year, which her modeling shows could result in about 3 percent ozone loss, equal to the atmospheric impacts of a bad wildfire season in Australia. She said most of the damage comes from chlorine-rich solid rocket fuels and black carbon in the plumes. The black carbon could also warm parts of the stratosphere by about half-a-degree Celsius as it absorbs sunlight.
Environment
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Airports embrace AI to manage growing global passenger traffic

Airports deploy AI across passenger flow, baggage, maintenance, biometrics and cybersecurity to improve efficiency, predict congestion, and enhance customer experience amid rising passenger volumes.
Fundraising
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Skyryse lands another $300M to make flying, even helicopters, simple and safe | TechCrunch

Skyryse raised over $300 million in Series C funding, reaching a $1.15 billion valuation while advancing FAA certification and deploying SkyOS across helicopters including Black Hawks.
Tech industry
fromFortune
2 months ago

Singapore's ST Engineering debuts the AirFish: A 'ground effect' craft that flies a few meters above the sea at up to 116 miles per hour | Fortune

A new ten-seat AirFish ground-effect craft will carry passengers skimming 1–3 meters above water at up to 100 knots, cutting ferry travel times significantly.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Man dies after skydive in Devon, police say

A 49-year-old man died following a skydiving incident at Dunkeswell Aerodrome in Devon on Saturday, with police investigating the circumstances.
fromVue.js Jobs
2 months ago

Frontend Engineer at Flightradar24 - VueJobs

This role is about building meaningful user experiences, not just implementing tickets. You'll collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Backend engineers to ship improvements that real users interact with every day. Note that this position requires that you are able to work in Stockholm, Sweden. Relocation is not offered for this role. Build and improve user-facing features using Vue 3 and TypeScript
Vue
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Faster drones a "game-changer" for pesticide application

High-speed, high-payload drones like the DJI T100 can produce more consistent spray swaths, enabling far higher pesticide application rates approaching ground rig productivity.
Science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Rapid Space Launches Shifting the Chemistry of Earth's Atmosphere

Increased satellite launches and spacecraft reentry are releasing metal aerosols into Earth's atmosphere, potentially damaging the ozone layer and altering stratospheric chemistry.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Military Aircraft That Only Succeeded Because of Their Skilled Crews

Some aircraft succeeded even though they made life harder for the people flying them. They demanded constant attention, punished mistakes, and left little margin for error. Instead of relying on forgiving design, these platforms forced crews to compensate through skill, planning, and coordination. Over time, combat proved that the human element was the decisive factor behind their success. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at these aircraft that embodied the human factor.
History
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

9 Simple Ways to Make Your Next Flight Better, According to Flight Attendants

When traveling by air, take a look at the type of aircraft you're expected to fly with, as it can make a difference in terms of overall flight experience. This can also help you get to know the different cabin classes so you can make the right seat selection for your comfort level and your wallet.
Travel
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Robert McRath: From Eagle Scout to Airline Captain

I've been interested in aviation since I was in middle school. Once that spark hit, it never really went away. I remember being fascinated by how planes worked. It felt like the sky was this open path.
Careers
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Former UFO chief admits seeing spacecraft that defy modern technology

Pentagon's UFO office detected unexplained objects in space performing maneuvers beyond known US aerospace capabilities, with fewer than 50 cases remaining unresolved despite expert analysis.
World news
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

These Are The Safest Airlines In the World, According to Expert Data

Etihad was ranked the safest full-service airline worldwide for 2026, becoming the first Gulf carrier to top AirlineRatings.com's annual safety list.
Environment
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Intriguing New Machine Turns Air Into Gasoline You Can Put Straight Into Your Car

A New York startup captures ambient CO2 and converts it via electrolysis and synthesis into motor-grade gasoline, but production is minimal and the process is energy-inefficient.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Flapping Airplanes on the future of AI: 'We want to try really radically different things' | TechCrunch

There's just so much to do. So, the advances that we've gotten over the last five to ten years have been spectacular. We love the tools. We use them every day. But the question is, is this the whole universe of things that needs to happen? And we thought about it very carefully and our answer was no, there's a lot more to do.
Artificial intelligence
Cars
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 months ago

DarkSky One supercar lurks in the dark like a ninja with its sensible lighting - Yanko Design

DarkSky One is a matte-black supercar engineered for nighttime-first driving, minimizing light pollution with adaptive LiDAR-controlled lighting and subtle side illumination.
fromDesign Milk
2 months ago

The Valo eVTOL Will Revolutionize Urban Air Mobility

During peak rush hour, it can take two hours to reach New York's JFK Airport from Manhattan. In Sao Paulo, like other major metropolises and multi-city conurbations, traffic has gotten so bad that many look upward rather than downward to get around quickly. Outdated metro networks are also congested. For a long time, rudimentary helicopters have been the only urban air mobility option but there are significant limitations to the now well-worn technology.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Airbus is making a new handheld tablet for helicopters to act as a hub for drone teams

"We were completely controlling the drone from the helicopter. For us, it's of course unique. Today, what we performed is a world first," Gerin-Roze told reporters on Thursday at the Singapore Airshow. The software is part of Airbus' contribution to the surging industry for drone wingmen, which the world's biggest aircraft manufacturers are betting will be the future of air warfare.
Gadgets
Travel
fromMail Online
2 months ago

The unusual reason why fizzy drinks are used to clean planes' windows

Pilots sometimes use soda water or sparkling water to clean aircraft windshields because carbonic acid and carbonation remove bugs and grime without damaging coatings.
Gadgets
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Starlink gets its latest airline adoptee for stable and reliable internet access

Southwest Airlines will equip over 300 aircraft with SpaceX Starlink satellite internet, with the first Starlink-equipped plane entering service this summer.
Science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Watch the moment pilot lands a plane on a TRAIN travelling at 75mph

Dario Costa landed a Zivko Edge 540 on a cargo train traveling at 75mph, briefly touching down then immediately taking off, requiring precise timing and aerodynamic control.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is What Actually Happens When You Flush an Airplane Toilet

Airplane toilets use vacuum mechanisms to suck waste into holding tanks, eliminating the need for water and making them safe and odor-minimized during flight.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is the Smartest Way to Time Your Airport Arrival, According to Airline Experts

arrive two hours prior to scheduled departure for domestic flights and three hours prior to scheduled departure for international flights.
Travel
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 years ago

The Most Turbulent Flight Route on Every Continent

Short-to-medium-haul flights over mountainous regions, notably the Andes and parts of China, showed the highest turbulence levels worldwide in 2025.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

The Navy's Batwing Fighter Jet Promises Mach 4 Speed... But It's Still Just A Concept - Yanko Design

David versus Goliath stories captivate us, especially when David brings a slingshot that looks like alien technology. Enter Stavatti Aerospace, a 25-person firm from Niagara Falls taking on Boeing and Northrop Grumman for one of the most lucrative defense contracts in naval aviation. Their weapon of choice? The SM-39 Razor, a fighter design so visually striking it demands a double-take. The triple-fuselage "Batwing" configuration breaks from a century of conventional aircraft architecture, presenting a form that's more science fiction than traditional aerospace engineering.
Science
Science
fromWIRED
2 months ago

This Startup Thinks It Can Make Rocket Fuel From Water. Stop Laughing

General Galactic aims to demonstrate water-based in-orbit propulsion to enable satellite refueling and advance deep-space mission logistics.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

NASA uses Mars Helicopter's SoC for rover navigation upgrade

NASA has revealed it repurposed the processor the Perseverance rover used to communicate with the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, to help the rolling robot navigate the Red Planet autonomously "for potentially unlimited distances." The aerospace agency revealed the hack last week in a post that says it used the rover's Helicopter Base Station (HBS) because its processor is 100 times faster than the rover's other kit.
Science
Science
fromTheregister
1 month ago

NASA says Boeing, leadership to blame for Starliner

NASA concluded leadership and oversight failures, not only technical faults, caused the 2024 Boeing Starliner mission mishap and extended ISS crew stranding.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

NASA assembling a formal anomaly review board for MAVEN

NASA is setting up an anomaly review board to look into the fate of its Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft, which was last heard from on December 6. Attempts to make contact with the Mars orbiter are ongoing. The final fragments of data indicated that the spacecraft was tumbling and had possibly changed trajectory. The MAVEN team is analyzing snippets of data recovered from a December 6 radio science campaign to develop a timeline of possible events.
Science
Science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

NASA exposes failures that stranded astronauts in space for 9 months

A Type A mishap classification found serious technical and organizational failures in the Starliner program, causing a nine-month ISS stranding and oversight lapses.
Science
fromTheregister
2 months ago

NASA planet hunter back online after low power problem

TESS resumed science operations on January 23 after exiting safe mode caused by solar-panel misalignment and battery discharge during a slew.
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