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From crew resourcing to reducing food wastage on long-haul flights, there are increasingly few activities in these industries that remain untouched by AI and its potential to some degree.

IAG develops AI software to streamline engine maintenance In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become more commonplace in all walks of life, with the aviation and aerospace sectors being no exception. From crew resourcing to reducing food […]

In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become more commonplace in all walks of life, with the aviation and aerospace sectors being no exception.
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Press Release: Saudi Arabia, UK sign one-stop security agreement The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the United Kingdom have signed a One-Stop Security Agreement in London, aimed at enhancing the experience […]

General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the United Kingdom have signed a One-Stop Security Agreement in London, enhancing the experience of transit passengers by streamlining security procedures at Saudi Arabia airports.
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Bezos & Sánchez’s wedding sparks Venice private jet invasion It wasn’t just champagne popping in Venice—it was jet engines roaring as the world’s wealthiest and most fabulous descended on Italy’s floating city for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s ultra-luxe […]

It wasn’t just champagne popping in Venice—it was jet engines roaring as the world’s wealthiest and most fabulous descended on Italy’s floating city for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s ultra-luxe wedding.
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Monotony, fatigue bad combination for ag pilot — General Aviation News The pilot reported this was his eighth aerial application flight of the day spraying rice fields near Colusa, California, in the Grumman AgCat. He had made all takeoffs flying low […]

The pilot reported this was his eighth aerial application flight of the day spraying rice fields near Colusa, California, in the Grumman AgCat.
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Using airline loyalty status to unlock luxury travel perks If you belong to an airline loyalty programme, or you’re a frequent flyer with a particular airline, you can unlock some seriously good travel treats by using your status whenever […]

If you belong to an airline loyalty programme, or you’re a frequent flyer with a particular airline, you can unlock some seriously good travel treats by using your status whenever you travel.
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The contract for the mission designated USSF-178 was awarded on June 27 by the Space Systems Command and represents SpaceX’s third consecutive win under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 program.

SpaceX scores $81.6 million Space Force contract to launch weather satellite WASHINGTON — SpaceX has secured an $81.6 million contract to launch a U.S. military weather-monitoring satellite in 2027.  The contract for the mission designated USSF-178 was awarded on June 27 […]

SpaceX has secured an $81.6 million contract to launch a U.S. military weather-monitoring satellite in 2027.
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The Electron lifted off from Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand at 3:08 a.m. Eastern. The rocket’s kick stage deployed its payload into a 650-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit less than an hour later.

Rocket Lab launches second Electron within 48 hours WASHINGTON — A Rocket Lab Electron placed an undisclosed satellite into orbit June 28 on the company’s second launch within 48 hours and fourth this month. The Electron lifted off […]

A Rocket Lab Electron placed an undisclosed satellite into orbit June 28 on the company’s second launch within 48 hours and fourth this month.
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All eyes on the moon: sharing information for lunar peace, safety and sustainability We live in a brand new era for lunar activities. With over 100 payloads from around the globe planned to visit the Moon by 2030, our closest natural satellite will […]

We live in a brand new era for lunar activities. With over 100 payloads from around the globe planned to visit the Moon by 2030, our closest natural satellite will soon see a flurry of activity like never before.
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AirAsia Malaysia’s inaugural flight touches down in Darwin AirAsia Malaysia’s inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Darwin Airport (DRW) touched down on June 27, 2025. Flight AK612 departed KUL Airport at 05:50 local time with […]

AirAsia Malaysia’s inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Darwin Airport (DRW) touched down on June 27, 2025.
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Astronaut Joe Engle Flies X-15 Former NASA astronaut Joe Engle poses in front of an X-15 plane in this Dec. 2, 1965, photo. On June 29, 1965, Engle flew the X-15 to 280,600 feet, becoming […]

Former NASA astronaut Joe Engle poses in front of an X-15 plane in this Dec. 2, 1965, photo. On June 29, 1965, Engle flew the X-15 to 280,600 feet, becoming the youngest U.S. pilot to qualify as an astronaut.
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US Army tailoring Pacific commands for Multi-Domain force The U.S. Army in the Pacific has begun working through how it will build two Multi-Domain Commands in the theater to oversee and direct the service’s Multi-Domain Task Force units […]

The U.S. Army in the Pacific has begun working through how it will build two Multi-Domain Commands in the theater to oversee and direct the service’s Multi-Domain Task Force
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NASA Announces Winners of 2025 Human Lander Challenge NASA’s Human Lander Challenge marked its second year on June 26, awarding $18,000 in prize money to three university teams for their solutions for long-duration cryogenic, or super chilled, liquid […]

NASA’s Human Lander Challenge marked its second year on June 26, awarding $18,000 in prize money to three university teams for their solutions for long-duration cryogenic, or super chilled, liquid storage and transfer systems for spaceflight.
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Beginning today, Guests who want a premium experience can book Spirit First or Premium Economy, while those seeking the most economical option can select Value.

Spirit renames travel options to simplify bookingRunway Girl Spirit Airlines is making it easier than ever for Guests to choose how they want to travel with the introduction of new names for its high-value travel options. Beginning today, Guests […]

Spirit Airlines is making it easier than ever for Guests to choose how they want to travel with the introduction of new names for its high-value travel options.
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Space Force rethinking plans for proliferated satellite communications The Space Force’s fiscal 2026 budget request proposes stalling plans to buy a third batch of communication satellites through the Space Development Agency as it weighs whether an existing constellatio...

The Space Force’s fiscal 2026 budget request proposes stalling plans to buy a third batch of communication satellites through the Space Development Agency as it weighs whether an existing constellation, largely dominated by SpaceX, is better suited for the mission.
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First flight of fully domestic MC-21-310 aircraft The first MC-21-310 airliner made entirely with domestically produced components performed its maiden flight in Russia on June 26, 2025, as first reported by AGN. The aircraft took off from Zhukovsky ...

The first MC-21-310 airliner made entirely with domestically produced components performed its maiden flight in Russia on June 26, 2025, as first reported by AGN.
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Bank Zero owners to get $5M and 12% stake in Lesaka deal The shareholders of South Africa’s Bank Zero are set to receive a 12% stake in Lesaka Technologies, worth roughly R1 billion ($56.3 million), plus up to R91 million ($5.1 million) […]

The shareholders of South Africa’s Bank Zero are set to receive a 12% stake in Lesaka Technologies, worth roughly R1 billion ($56.3 million), plus up to R91 million ($5.1 million) in cash, as part of a deal that will see Lesaka fully acquire the zero-fee digital bank
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US Air Force to retire all A-10s, cancel E-7 under 2026 spending plan The Air Force wants to retire its final 162 A-10 Warthog attack jets in fiscal 2026, as part of a plan to divest 340 total aircraft. The Pentagon also plans […]

The Air Force wants to retire its final 162 A-10 Warthog attack jets in fiscal 2026, as part of a plan to divest 340 total aircraft.

The Pentagon also plans to cancel the E-7 Wedgetail program over what an official said were “significant delays” and cost increases.
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Breakwater Inn Kennebunkport Reopens July 1, 2025 Following Extensive Renovation Breakwater Inn, one of Kennebunkport’s historic and most beloved ocean-view hotels, announces its highly anticipated reopening on July 1, 2025 following a complete renovation of its harborside guest r...

Breakwater Inn, one of Kennebunkport’s historic and most beloved ocean-view hotels, announces its highly anticipated reopening on July 1, 2025 following a complete renovation of its harborside guest rooms and the debut of a brand-new restaurant and bars.
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NASA Welcomes Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom Mission 4 crew docks to the space-facing port of the International Space Station’s Harmony module on June 26. Axiom Mission 4 is the […]

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom Mission 4 crew docks to the space-facing port of the International Space Station’s Harmony module on June 26.
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Sophia Roberts: Showcasing the Cosmos Growing up in Detroit with a camera in her hand, Sophia Roberts — now an award-winning astrophysics science video producer—never imagined that one day her path would wind through clean […]

Growing up in Detroit with a camera in her hand, Sophia Roberts — now an award-winning astrophysics science video producer—never imagined that one day her path would wind through clean rooms, vacuum chambers, and even a beryllium mine.
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BBN Airlines Indonesia achieves IATA IOSA certification BBN Airlines Indonesia, a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group (ASG), has reached a milestone upon being awarded the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certif...

BBN Airlines Indonesia, a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group (ASG), has reached a milestone upon being awarded the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification.
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Lamar has now announced the Latin American portion of the tour, which will see him perform in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. Opening those shows are Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso. See all of Lamar’s upcoming tour dates below.

Kendrick Lamar Announces Mexico and South America Dates of Grand National Tour Kendrick Lamar and SZA just wrapped up the North American leg of their Grand National Tour and they begin the European leg in July. Lamar has now announced the Latin […]

Kendrick Lamar and SZA just wrapped up the North American leg of their Grand National Tour and they begin the European leg in July.
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Romania gets 18 Dutch F-16s for the price of one euro The Netherlands is donating 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania for the symbolic amount of €1.  The transaction was confirmed by Romania’s defence minister Ionuț Moșteanu on June 25, 2025, […]

The Netherlands is donating 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania for the symbolic amount of €1.

The transaction was confirmed by Romania’s defence minister Ionuț Moșteanu on June 25, 2025, during the NATO Summit which took place in The Hague on June 24-25, 2025.
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BETA Technologies co-founder and CEO on the CX300 ALIA It was neither the largest nor the fastest aircraft to take part in the 2025 Paris Air Show display, but without a hint of doubt, BETA Technologies CX300 ALIA drew […]

It was neither the largest nor the fastest aircraft to take part in the 2025 Paris Air Show display, but without a hint of doubt, BETA Technologies CX300 ALIA drew a considerable amount of attention.
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10 Best Places to Visit in California – Travel Video
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