SpaceX successfully launched its first third-generation Starlink satellites via Starship V3 but faced a second Super Heavy booster failure during a simulated landing, impacting stock performance amid a downward trend post-IPO.
SpaceX successfully launched Starship on its 13th test flight, deploying 20 Starlink satellites before the spacecraft re-entered and splashed down as planned. The mission advanced testing of the upgraded Starship V3 for future Moon and Mars use.
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant, Lorenzo “Enzo” Thompson, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Nashville International Airport for allegedly overstaying his six-month visa from Jamaica. His colleagues and union dispute the framing, stating he has an active asylum application and work authorization.
Southwest Airlines flight attendant Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican national, was detained by ICE in Nashville on July 14 for allegedly overstaying a six-month visa from 2021. His friend Kristin Foster states he has a valid work visa and a pending asylum case due to life-threatening abuse in Jamaica.
Paralympic athlete Hannah Babalola was denied an aisle chair on a KLM flight, leading to humiliation. This incident highlights widespread issues faced by disabled air travellers, including lack of assistance, damaged wheelchairs, and discriminatory treatment, despite regulations and advocacy efforts.
Solar Impulse 2 completed the first fuel-free round-the-world flight in July 2016, demonstrating that advanced engineering and solar energy could power an aircraft across continents. The 40,000 km journey, lasting 16 months with 16 stopovers, showcased clean-energy technology in aviation.
A news briefing highlights the Christian Brothers' agreement to compensate abuse survivors, new US trade tariffs on Australian exports, and domestic concerns over an impending El Niño summer, alongside other headlines including a Socceroos star's alleged drug test and airport advertising disputes.
Kazakistan, elektrikli dikey iniş-kalkış yapabilen hava taksileriyle şehir içi ve şehirlerarası ulaşımı dönüştürmeyi hedefliyor. Başkent Astana'da "Prosperity" model eVTOL aracın gösteri uçuşu yapıldı ve ülke, Orta Asya'da bu teknolojiyi ticari ulaşıma entegre eden ilk olmayı amaçlıyor.
Cathay Pacific announced an increase in passenger and cargo fuel surcharges effective August 1, marking the first rise since April's peak. Surcharges on flights between Hong Kong and the South Asian subcontinent will see the steepest jump of 41.3%, while routes to mainland China will increase by 20%.
SpaceX has again postponed the 13th test launch of its Starship spacecraft to July 24 due to weather, following an earlier delay from July 16 caused by an engine failure that triggered an automatic launch abort.
Qantas's new Airbus A350-1000ULR, designed for ultra long-distance commercial flights, landed in Melbourne, Australia, after a 19-hour test flight from Toulouse, France. This marks a step towards the Sydney-London direct route, planned for October 2027, despite previous delays.
India's DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM) Kusha from APJ Abdul Kalam Island. This marks a significant step in developing an indigenous long-range air defence shield, aiming to rival systems like Russia's S-400 Triumf and the US MIM-104 Patriot.
The global landscape of passport strength is evolving, reflecting geopolitical shifts and inequalities. While overall mobility has increased due to more visa-free agreements, significant disparities persist, with some passports offering extensive access and others severely limiting travel, impacting individuals' lives and global interactions.
The wreckage of Pan American Airways' Clipper Endeavor, which crashed off Puerto Rico in 1952, has been found 74 years later by a sonar drone. The disaster, which killed 52 of 69 onboard, led to mandatory pre-flight safety briefings and other aviation reforms.
Air India will launch daily non-stop flights between Delhi and Toronto starting August 1, 2026, using new Boeing 787-9 aircraft. This upgrade will eliminate a fuel stop in Vienna, cutting travel time by nearly three hours and restoring daily services.
Rosaviatsiya has restricted flights in the Moscow air hub until August 12, limiting altitudes to 4,900 meters and prohibiting transit flights for safety. The Association of Tour Operators of Russia expects no significant impact on Russian passengers, primarily affecting carriers flying through Moscow airspace without landing.
An easyJet flight from Tenerife to Liverpool was forced to return to Tenerife South airport after a mid-air brawl involving around 10 passengers. Police met the aircraft upon its return, as requested by the crew.
Defense giants Boeing, General Atomics, Anduril, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Airbus are accelerating the development of AI-powered combat drones for the US Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, aiming for widespread deployment by the mid-2030s.
Air India has extended its Tel Aviv-Delhi flight suspension until the end of September due to escalating military activity and security concerns in West Asia, impacting over 40,000 Indians in Israel.
A Himachal Pradesh consumer commission has ordered Paytm to refund a cancelled flight ticket amount of Rs 6,437, along with Rs 10,000 compensation and Rs 5,000 in legal costs, to a customer. Paytm was found liable for "deficiency in service" for failing to ensure the refund reached the customer, despite the airline transferring the money to Paytm.
Türk Hava Yolları, Farnborough Havacılık Fuarı'nda 2.5-3 milyar dolarlık 800 adet motor alımı ihalesine çıkma hazırlığında. Şirket, Boeing ve Airbus uçakları için motor üreticileriyle bağlayıcı görüşmeler yaparken, HAVELSAN ile 12 yeni simülatör tedariki için anlaşma imzaladı.
The United States plans to launch the SR-1 Freedom spacecraft, equipped with a nuclear fission reactor, to Mars in late 2028. The mission, estimated to cost $2.1 billion, aims to deliver three robotic helicopters to the Red Planet, building on the success of the Ingenuity helicopter.
Kaylee Hottle, known for her role as Jia in the "Godzilla vs. Kong" films, has died at 18 following a car crash in Frederick, Maryland. Her father confirmed her death, and co-stars Rebecca Hall and Millie Bobby Brown paid tribute to the deaf actress.
President Donald Trump announced the US will allow direct flights to Lebanon, ending a 40-year suspension since 1985. The move, aimed at enhancing travel and supporting Lebanon's economy, follows a White House meeting with Lebanese President Michel Aoun.
