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SpaceX blasts off billionaire and three other private astronauts for 'risky' first-ever spacewalk
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Quick Glance: SpaceX Launches Private Astronauts on Historic Mission
- Four private astronauts launched aboard a modified SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule to conduct the first private spacewalk and test new spacesuit designs.
- The Polaris Dawn mission includes a spacewalk planned for the third day at an altitude of 700 km.
- The crew, led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, will perform scientific experiments on cosmic radiation and the vacuum's effects on the human body.
- Since the retirement of the Space Shuttle in 2011, SpaceX has played a crucial role for NASA, successfully executing various private missions.
Only two cheers: Why some think airlines should limit alcohol servings | Cruising Altitude
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Teenager Remy Donawa is licensed to fly: Eighteen days after his 17th birthday, Remy Donawa became one of the youngest Bermudians to earn a pilot’s licence ...
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Kenya Airways announces delays and flight cancellations for all passengers due to ongoing go-slow by JKIA staff over planned Adani lease.
Two Delta planes collide while taxiing at Atlanta airport: No injuries were reported.
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Quick Glance: Collision on Taxiway: Delta Planes Involved
- Two Delta Air Lines planes collided on the taxiway at Atlanta airport.
- An Airbus A350 struck the tail of a Bombardier CRJ-900, but no injuries were reported.
- Passengers were rebooked, and those from the regional jet were bused back to the terminal.
- Both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating, with disruptions described as minimal.
Tech firms halve business travel in 2023 but Alphabet, Apple lag, study shows: Global tech giants halved their business flight emissions in 2023 compared to 2019 ...
reuters.com/technology/tech-firms-halve-business-travel-2023-alphabet-apple-lag-study-shows-2024-09-10/
On Sept. 11, 2001 at 8:46 a.m, Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center. #momentofsilence The other 9/11 investigation: ANALYSIS - ABC News
Two astronauts are left behind in space as Boeing’s troubled Starliner capsule returns to Earth
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Quick Glance: Boeing Starliner Returns Successfully, But Uncrewed
- Boeing's Starliner capsule successfully returned to Earth after nearly three months in space, but without astronauts onboard.
- The capsule landed in New Mexico after successfully navigating a challenging reentry through Earth's atmosphere.
- NASA opted against a crewed return due to concerns about orientation and technical issues encountered during the flight.
- The future of the Starliner program remains uncertain, as Boeing has already spent over a billion dollars addressing ongoing problems.
Spektrum.de Sep 10
Space travel and the big questions facing humanity: What can we learn in space that seems impossible on Earth? The lecture examines the philosophical and ...
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✈️ Czech Airlines, historically the country’s flagship carrier and a symbol of its aviation industry for over a century, will end its flying operations next ... Show more
Czech Airlines to leave the skies from October this year - Prague, Czech Republic
Czech Airlines to leave the skies from October this year - Prague, Czech Republic
Polaris Dawn: All-commercial mission underway as SpaceX Dragon launches in Florida
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'Unruly' Ryanair passengers force Manchester to Ibiza flight to divert: The Ryanair flight was forced to land in Toulouse after a group of passengers became ...
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German passenger dies after passing out on Cathay Pacific flight from Hong KongRead more: German passenger dies after passing out on Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong | South China Morning Post
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Amur falcons binge eat: Amur falcons fly long distances over the open sea. To prepare themselves for this, they eat huge quantities of insects in a short space ...
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Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket "Starship" tore a hole in the Earth's atmosphere: "Starship" is the most powerful rocket system ever built. When it exploded during a ...
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7 injured, including 1 hospitalised, as Singapore-Guangzhou Scoot flight hits turbulence
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Analysis: Amid flight disruptions, capacity cuts and unhappy passengers, how can Malaysia Airlines and parent company bounce back?
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Flight engineer reveals what it was really like to operate supersonic jet Concorde
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The Emergency Airworthiness Directive from EASA is effective today, putting operators on the clock to inspect their Trent XWB97 engines that power the ... Show more
EASA mandates Trent XWB97 inspections after Cathay Pacific incident | Flightradar24 Blog
EASA mandates Trent XWB97 inspections after Cathay Pacific incident | Flightradar24 Blog
Hong Kong trip for S’pore family of 14 disrupted as Cathay Pacific axes flights over component fault
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Quick Glance: Airbus and Rolls Brief Airlines on A350 Incident
- Airbus and Rolls-Royce are set to brief airlines regarding the A350 incident involving Cathay Pacific.
- Cathay Pacific discovered damaged fuel lines in 15 of its 48 A350 aircraft, prompting precautionary checks across other carriers.
- Initial investigations indicate a pierced pipe, but the root cause remains unclear.
- The EASA may recommend fleet checks, which could lead to costly downtime for the industry.
Around 3,500 passengers expecting to fly to or from London Gatwick on 20 flights on Monday morning have been grounded.
Read more: UK airport chaos: Gatwick and Heathrow face mass flight delays as air traffic control chief called to quit | The Independent
Indian passenger plane makes emergency landing in Turkey after bomb threat: A flight operated by India's Vistara Airlines made an emergency landing on Friday ...
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Jackie Whitford’s interest in flying stemmed from her childhood when her parents owned a restaurant at a small airport in her home state of Illinois ... Show more
Flying was her ‘passion, her hobby, her life:’ 79-year-old Arizona woman was killed in Fairview plane crash - oregonlive.com
Flying was her ‘passion, her hobby, her life:’ 79-year-old Arizona woman was killed in Fairview plane crash - oregonlive.com
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Ouch: Delta Airbus A350 Slices Tail Off Regional Jet In Atlanta: A Delta Airbus A350-900 and CRJ-900 had a serious incident at Atlanta Airport (ATL) ...
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Cockpit recordings describe ‘a lot of icing’ before plane crashed in Brazil, says early report
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Two passengers took the girl into a plane toilet, locked the door, and disciplined her inside.
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2 strangers lock noisy China toddler in plane toilet to discipline her, igniting heated debate | South China Morning Post
2 strangers lock noisy China toddler in plane toilet to discipline her, igniting heated debate | South China Morning Post
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Mercury probe BepiColombo must fly longer: This evening, the space probe BepiColombo will pass Mercury at a very close distance. Due to technical problems ...
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SpaceX will launch its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years when the next Earth-Mars transfer window opens, CEO Elon Musk said in a post on X ... Show more
Musk says SpaceX to launch first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years - World - DAWN.COM
Musk says SpaceX to launch first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years - World - DAWN.COM
Quick Glance: Musk Announces Uncrewed Starship Mars Mission Timeline
- SpaceX plans to launch its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years.
- Elon Musk stated these missions will test the reliability of landing on Mars.
- If successful, the first crewed flights to Mars could occur in four years.
- Musk aims to establish a self-sustaining city on Mars within about 20 years.
Japan Airlines expects no flight cancellations from A350 inspections: Japan Airlines does not expect flight cancellations or delays as a result of inspections ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/japan-airlines-expects-no-flight-cancellations-a350-inspections-2024-09-06/
Researchers at the Italian Institute of Technology is teaching their human-like robot, iRonCub, how to fly. Eventually, they hope they can use it for search ... Show more
After Starliner, NASA has another big human spaceflight decision to make: "We still have a lot of work to do to close out the heat shield investigation.”
arstechnica.com/space/2024/09/after-starliner-nasa-has-another-big-human-spaceflight-decision-to-make/
KQ: Why our flights are delaying: National carrier cites unscheduled engine overhaul for recent flight delays.
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What are airlines doing in response to Cathay Pacific's Airbus A350 engine failure
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Flight from India to Germany grounded over false bomb threat: A Vistara airlines flight from Mumbai to Frankfurt was forced to land in Turkey due to a bomb ...
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Jordan Love Injury Update: Packers QB's ACL 'Still Intact' : Jordan Love's injury is not an ankle ailment, the Green Bay Packers believe, and his ACL is 'still ...
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Pope Francis departs Rome for 12-day tour across Southeast Asia: Pope Francis left Rome on Monday for Jakarta, where the 87-year-old leader of the global ...
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Quick Glance: Papal Partnership for Environmental Peace Initiatives
- Pope Francis and Indonesia's grand imam signed a joint declaration calling for decisive action against climate change.
- The declaration highlights the need for interfaith dialogue to address the environmental crisis that hinders harmonious coexistence.
- The meeting took place in Jakarta, where the pope and imam used the Tunnel of Friendship as a symbol of religious tolerance and collaboration.
- Pope Francis aims to prioritize climate change and extremism during his trip across Asia and Oceania.
Lovebirds hop from dreamy proposal to Mombasa airport chaos: Even with their travel plans thrown into disarray, Maia and Celine stood in stark contrast to the ...
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Wizz Air hopes customers will 'sacrifice comfort' for cheap long-haul flights: Wizz Air is launching a flight to Saudi Arabia that it claims will be one third of ...
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'Adani must go': Strike at main airport causing flight delays, cancellations, Kenya Airways says
deccanherald.com/world/adani-must-go-strike-at-main-airport-causing-flight-delays-cancellations-kenya-airways-says-3185858
Darius Slay apologizes for comments about Brazil ahead of Eagles game in São Paulo
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It's a good thing NASA sent the Boeing Starliner back to Earth empty because it had even more problems
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Quick Glance: Boeing Starliner: A Troubling Space Mission
- The Boeing Starliner returned safely after over three months in space without astronauts on board.
- Technical issues during the approach to the ISS caused delays and extended the mission duration.
- NASA decided against having the astronauts return on the Starliner, planning for their return via SpaceX in 2025 instead.
- Delays and setbacks have accumulated costs of $1.5 billion for the Starliner program.
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Jenn Tran had to catch flight for DWTS immediately after crying over breakup on live Bachelorette finale
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Quick Glance: Reality TV's Troubling Pattern of Heartbreak for Women
- The recent finale of 'The Bachelorette' ended in heartbreak for Jenn Tran as her fiancé Devin Strader called off their engagement.
- Only three out of the last fourteen Bachelorette couples remain together, raising concerns about the show's impact on women.
- Social media backlash ensued against producers for subjecting Tran to public humiliation while reliving her painful breakup.
- Tran is set to appear in the next season of 'Dancing with the Stars,' potentially offering a new chapter in her journey.
Flight delays, cancellations at JKIA as workers strike: The strike, which began on Tuesday night, has crippled operations at the busy international airport.
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Quick Glance: Strike at JKIA: Travelers Caught in Chaos
- Hundreds of travelers were stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport as staff went on strike over controversial leasing plans with Adani Enterprises.
- The Kenya Airport Workers Union announced the strike would commence at midnight on September 11, 2024, due to the government's lack of transparency regarding lease details.
- Workers are demanding an end to all clandestine activities by Adani representatives at the airport and full disclosure of the lease agreements for public review.
- Additionally, they called for a halt to a 16-member delegation's trip to India until public participation is complete.
SpaceX says regulators will keep Starship grounded until at least November: SpaceX blames the regulatory delay on "issues ranging from the frivolous to the ...
arstechnica.com/space/2024/09/spacex-says-regulators-will-keep-starship-grounded-until-at-least-november/
The future of Boeing’s crewed spaceflight program is muddy after Starliner’s return
arstechnica.com/space/2024/09/the-future-of-boeings-crewed-spaceflight-program-is-muddy-after-starliners-return/
Southwest Airlines mandates more pilot training after safety lapses: Southwest Airlines is requiring all of its pilots to undergo additional training at its ...
dallasnews.com/business/airlines/2024/09/10/southwest-airlines-mandates-more-pilot-training-after-safety-lapses/
Taiwan president calls for full support of troops after jet crash : Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday rallied residents to support the island’s troops ...
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C3.AI Top Executive Possesses High Aviation Quotient: Whether you immediately recognize the name Tom Siebel or not, you’re likely familiar with the companies ...
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50 years later, why do so few people in Charlotte remember that this tragedy ever happened?
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“One of the children has a special educational needs (SEN) plan due to having disabilities and being a flight risk - but their teacher didn’t even notice that ... Show more
Leeds mum ‘scared’ to leave children at school after they ‘go missing without teacher noticing’ - YorkshireLive
Leeds mum ‘scared’ to leave children at school after they ‘go missing without teacher noticing’ - YorkshireLive
How Pan Am’s biggest fans are keeping the airline’s spirit alive. ‘Miami was everything’
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NASA's oldest active astronaut Don Pettit, 69, is returning to ISS on Russian spaceflight this week
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Five things to know about a potential work stoppage at Air Canada: Air Canada is preparing for a potential shutdown of most operations next week as contract ...
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Protest against India's Adani causes chaos at Kenya's main airport: Workers at Kenya's main international airport began a strike on Wednesday ...
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'Economy class syndrome' is a medical issue that can happen on flights — no matter where you sit
cnbc.com/2024/09/11/deep-vein-thrombosis-while-flying-who-gets-it-and-how-to-prevent-it.html
Spacewalking is the new domain of the rich as billionaire attempts first private spacewalk
sun-sentinel.com/2024/09/11/spacewalking-is-the-new-domain-of-the-rich-as-billionaire-attempts-first-private-spacewalk/
Mum slams British Airways as daughter in 'wrong plane' mix-up: She ran up a £400 phone bill calling BA in a frantic search for her daughter
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Passengers arriving from their international flight will not need to stretch their legs as far to get to the pick-up zone at Auckland Airport next week ... Show more
Auckland Airport unveils new location for international pick-up - NZ Herald
Auckland Airport unveils new location for international pick-up - NZ Herald
Teacher with deadly allergy blasts airline for giving out peanuts: Amy Pearson suffers with a severe airborne nut allergy - but says flight attendants continued ...
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Former President Donald Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where 40 people on Flight 93 died in a crash landing ... Show more
Top ten ultra-long-haul flights: These are the longest scheduled services currently available
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New Chinese Aircraft Carrier’s Catapult Control ‘Bubble’ Looks Very Familiar: We are getting our first look at how catapult launch officers will send aircraft ...
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'I got ultimate revenge after entitled teenager ruined my 16-hour flight': A man shared his hilarious revenge on an 'entitled' plane passenger who made ...
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US bans European charter flight officials over migrant trips
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Military helicopters fly over NRW and cause a stir - | what's behind it: Two military helicopters flew over NRW on Tuesday afternoon. The low-flying Chinooks ...
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Biden, Harris and Trump all visit Flight 93 Memorial: One day after their first and possibly only debate, both candidates for president appeared at the Flight 93 ...
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Tired of flight delays in the US? You may get compensated by airlines for delays of three hours or more
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DJI Neo review: autonomous simplicity with a few surprises up its sleeve: Like a mini Avata 2 but with multiple flight capabilities
techradar.com/cameras/drones/dji-neo-review-autonomous-simplicity-with-a-few-surprises-up-its-sleeve
Biden, Harris mark 9/11 in Shanksville as Trump visits NYC fire station: Vice President Harris and President Biden traveled Wednesday from New York City to ...
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Polaris Dawn mission begins as crew finally launches into space: Polaris Dawn lifted into space Tuesday morning out of the Kennedy Space Center in Florida ...
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Woman in Window Seat Stunned As World's Largest Passenger Plane Flies By: Social media users were amazed by the incredible sighting of Airbus' A380 ...
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Polaris Dawn: Open the lid and out into space: In a few hours, a billionaire will dare the first private spacewalk with SpaceX - | as a test for the flight to ...
zeit.de/wissen/2024-09/polaris-dawn-spacex-raumfahrt-private-rakete
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