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Costa Rica To Take Indian, Central Asian Deportees From US, They'll Later Be Sent To...
The first set of US deportees will reach Costa Rica on Wednesday aboard a commercial flight, whereupon they will be transported to a Temporary Migrant Care Center near the border with Panama.
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Blue Origin Prepares Second New Glenn Launch, Aims for Better Landing
Blue Origin is targeting a late spring launch for the second flight of its New Glenn rocket, following a partially successful debut in January 2025. While the rocket deployed its payload, the booster failed to land due to fuel delivery issues. Engineers have identified key factors affecting the landing and are implementing upgrades to improve reusa...
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NASA’s X-59 Jet Conducts Afterburner Test for Supersonic Flight Performance
NASA’s X-59, part of the Quiet SuperSonic Technology (Quesst) programme, has successfully completed afterburner tests, bringing it closer to achieving quieter supersonic flight. Built by Lockheed Martin, the X-59 is designed to break the sound barrier without generating the disruptive sonic booms typically associated with supersonic travel. The r...
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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Nears Supersonic Milestone with Mach 0.95 Test Flight
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator reached a significant milestone in its 11th test flight, hitting Mach 0.95 at a low altitude of 8,986 metres. The test, conducted on January 10, 2025, not only demonstrated the aircraft’s ability to handle extreme air pressure but also moved the company closer to achieving supersonic speeds. This breakthrough...
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First Qatari Flight Lands In Syrian Capital Damascus After Nearly 13 Years
The first Qatari commercial flight in nearly 13 years landed in Damascus on Tuesday.
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Set for First Launch in January
Blue Origin is preparing to launch its New Glenn rocket for the first time between January 6-12 from Cape Canaveral. The test flight will feature the Blue Ring Pathfinder, a simulator designed to test the rocket’s payload systems and in-orbit communications. The launch will also test the rocket’s reusable first stage, which will attempt to land...
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"Gateway To Goodness": Jeet Adani On Navi Mumbai Airport's New Milestone
Jeet Adani, Director, Airports of the Adani Group, on Sunday, hailed the pivotal landmark of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) successfully carrying out its first commercial validation flight with the touchdown of an IndiGo Airlines plane.
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Commercial Flights To Begin At Navi Mumbai International Airport In May 2025
After the successful trial of the first commercial flight at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), airport officials called it a historic moment and said commercial operations will begin at the airport in May 2025.
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First Commercial Flight Validation Test Successful At Navi Mumbai Airport
The Navi Mumbai International Airport took a big step toward becoming operational on Saturday with its first commercial flight validation test being carried out successfully.
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Viral: Passenger's Great Dane As "Support" Dog On Flight Sparks Debate
Support animals are intended to benefit their owners' well-being, but their presence on commercial flights can raise concerns, especially when the animals are large.
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Couple Engage In Sexual Activity On Flight, Crew Under Probe For Video Leak
A video of a couple engaging in sexual activity onboard a commercial flight has sparked massive outrage over social media leading to an internal investigation by the airline.
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Blue Origin Targets November 22 for Next Space Tourism Flight NS-28
Blue Origin is set to launch its ninth crewed mission, NS-28, on 22 November from its West Texas facility. The mission will take six passengers to suborbital space, including Emily Calandrelli, an MIT-educated engineer and science communicator, along with seasoned space tourists Marc and Sharon Hagle. The 10–12-minute flight will offer a brief pe...
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World's Longest Nonstop Flights To Get $821 Million Luxury Upgrade
The world's longest nonstop commercial flights are getting a major upgrade. Singapore Airlines (SIA) recently announced a multi-year program worth 1.1 billion Singapore dollars (about $821 million).
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NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Completes Initial Engine Tests, First Flight Approaching
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet has passed initial engine testing, bringing it closer to its anticipated first flight. Developed at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, the X-59 aims to break the sound barrier without creating disruptive sonic booms, featuring a unique elongated nose and an external vision system. This research will gather public re...
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Chinese Company Deep Blue Aerospace Aims to Start Space Tourism by 2027
Deep Blue Aerospace, based in Jiangsu, China, has announced its intention to enter the space tourism market, planning to launch paying customers into suborbital space by 2027. Tickets will cost approximately $210,000, promising a comprehensive journey beyond a brief weightlessness experience. The reusable rocket-capsule system is similar to Blue Or...
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Costa Rica To Take Indian, Central Asian Deportees From US, They'll Later Be Sent To...
The first set of US deportees will reach Costa Rica on Wednesday aboard a commercial flight, whereupon they will be transported to a Temporary Migrant Care Center near the border with Panama.
-
Blue Origin Prepares Second New Glenn Launch, Aims for Better Landing
Blue Origin is targeting a late spring launch for the second flight of its New Glenn rocket, following a partially successful debut in January 2025. While the rocket deployed its payload, the booster failed to land due to fuel delivery issues. Engineers have identified key factors affecting the landing and are implementing upgrades to improve reusa...
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NASA’s X-59 Jet Conducts Afterburner Test for Supersonic Flight Performance
NASA’s X-59, part of the Quiet SuperSonic Technology (Quesst) programme, has successfully completed afterburner tests, bringing it closer to achieving quieter supersonic flight. Built by Lockheed Martin, the X-59 is designed to break the sound barrier without generating the disruptive sonic booms typically associated with supersonic travel. The r...
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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Nears Supersonic Milestone with Mach 0.95 Test Flight
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator reached a significant milestone in its 11th test flight, hitting Mach 0.95 at a low altitude of 8,986 metres. The test, conducted on January 10, 2025, not only demonstrated the aircraft’s ability to handle extreme air pressure but also moved the company closer to achieving supersonic speeds. This breakthrough...
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First Qatari Flight Lands In Syrian Capital Damascus After Nearly 13 Years
The first Qatari commercial flight in nearly 13 years landed in Damascus on Tuesday.
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Set for First Launch in January
Blue Origin is preparing to launch its New Glenn rocket for the first time between January 6-12 from Cape Canaveral. The test flight will feature the Blue Ring Pathfinder, a simulator designed to test the rocket’s payload systems and in-orbit communications. The launch will also test the rocket’s reusable first stage, which will attempt to land...
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"Gateway To Goodness": Jeet Adani On Navi Mumbai Airport's New Milestone
Jeet Adani, Director, Airports of the Adani Group, on Sunday, hailed the pivotal landmark of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) successfully carrying out its first commercial validation flight with the touchdown of an IndiGo Airlines plane.
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Commercial Flights To Begin At Navi Mumbai International Airport In May 2025
After the successful trial of the first commercial flight at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), airport officials called it a historic moment and said commercial operations will begin at the airport in May 2025.
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First Commercial Flight Validation Test Successful At Navi Mumbai Airport
The Navi Mumbai International Airport took a big step toward becoming operational on Saturday with its first commercial flight validation test being carried out successfully.
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Viral: Passenger's Great Dane As "Support" Dog On Flight Sparks Debate
Support animals are intended to benefit their owners' well-being, but their presence on commercial flights can raise concerns, especially when the animals are large.
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Couple Engage In Sexual Activity On Flight, Crew Under Probe For Video Leak
A video of a couple engaging in sexual activity onboard a commercial flight has sparked massive outrage over social media leading to an internal investigation by the airline.
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Blue Origin Targets November 22 for Next Space Tourism Flight NS-28
Blue Origin is set to launch its ninth crewed mission, NS-28, on 22 November from its West Texas facility. The mission will take six passengers to suborbital space, including Emily Calandrelli, an MIT-educated engineer and science communicator, along with seasoned space tourists Marc and Sharon Hagle. The 10–12-minute flight will offer a brief pe...
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World's Longest Nonstop Flights To Get $821 Million Luxury Upgrade
The world's longest nonstop commercial flights are getting a major upgrade. Singapore Airlines (SIA) recently announced a multi-year program worth 1.1 billion Singapore dollars (about $821 million).
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NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Completes Initial Engine Tests, First Flight Approaching
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet has passed initial engine testing, bringing it closer to its anticipated first flight. Developed at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, the X-59 aims to break the sound barrier without creating disruptive sonic booms, featuring a unique elongated nose and an external vision system. This research will gather public re...
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Chinese Company Deep Blue Aerospace Aims to Start Space Tourism by 2027
Deep Blue Aerospace, based in Jiangsu, China, has announced its intention to enter the space tourism market, planning to launch paying customers into suborbital space by 2027. Tickets will cost approximately $210,000, promising a comprehensive journey beyond a brief weightlessness experience. The reusable rocket-capsule system is similar to Blue Or...
