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A Little Town with a Long Name
A NASA luminary from the Apollo era grew up in Wales near Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.
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Air Canada Moves A321XLR Montreal – Calgary Service to June 2026
Published at 2100PST 04MAR26 / 0500GMT 05MAR26Air Canada this week has revised planned Airbus A321XLR service on Montreal – Calgary route. The A321XLR aircraft is now scheduled to serve this route on 03JUN26 instead of effective 01MAY26, operating as AC317/324.In June 2026, the A321XLR operates on following dates, based on latest update as of 04MAR26: 03, 10, 15, 17, 21, 24, 28.AC317 YUL0830 – 1112YYC 32QAC324 YYC1210 – 1818YUL 32QThe A321XLR service on Montreal – Toulouse route from 01JUN26 rem
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Airline Influencer’s “Stranded” Story Falls Apart After Admitting Economy Flights Exist
Nonstop Dan's story about being 'stuck' in Singapore unravels when he admits to only considering premium cabins, not economy.
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Garuda Indonesia 2Q26 Doha Aircraft Changes
Published at 2000PST 04MAR26 / 0400GMT 05MAR26Garuda Indonesia in the second quarter of 2026 schedules aircraft changes on Jakarta – Doha route. From 29MAR26 to 30JUN26, the Skyteam member will serve this route on daily basis with Airbus A330-300, instead of 777-300ER.GA900 CGK1835 – 2300DOH 333 DGA901 DOH0225 – 1500CGK 333 D
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Airport infrastructure cash splash could drive up prices: ACCC
In its latest Airport Monitoring Report, the consumer and competition watchdog said infrastructure investment at Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth Airports had grown by more than 43 per cent in 2024-25 to $1.5 billion in spending on aeronautical facilities.
🚀 Space & Aerospace
Third Kairos launch fails
The third launch of a small launch vehicle developed by a Japanese company failed shortly after liftoff March 4, raising questions about the rocket’s future. The post Third Kairos launch fails appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Juneyao Airlines NS26 Japan Operations – 01MAR26
Published at 1900PST 04MAR26 / 0300GMT 05MAR26 Juneyao Airlines in recent schedule update filed additional changes to its planned service to Japan for Northern summer 2026 season. Revised adjustments for summer season are now identical to existing operations (based on March 2026 schedule).Nanjing – Osaka Kansai eff 29MAR26 2 weekly A320 service maintained, instead of initially filed 3 weeklyShanghai Pu Dong – Nagoya eff 29MAR26 3 weekly A320 service maintained, instead of initially filed 7
🚁 Military & Defense
Why The B-2 Spirit Bomber Has Such A Flat Architecture
Explore why the B-2 Spirit’s flat flying wing design embodies stealth, physics, and strategy, and how it set the stage for the next-gen B-21 Raider.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Lufthansa’s New Nonstop Route from Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur
Lufthansa has announced a new nonstop route from Frankfurt, Germany to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, expanding on its network in Southeast Asia. The New Route to Southeast Asia The new route is set to commence on Oct. 25, 2026, ahead of the 2026-27 Winter season. The route operates year-round and will be offered every day of […] The post Lufthansa’s New Nonstop Route from Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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Lufthansa to launch nonstop Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur flights in October 2026
Lufthansa is launching nonstop flights between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), marking its first… The post Lufthansa to launch nonstop Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur flights in October 2026 appeared first on AeroTime.
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Air Tahiti Nui to bring back direct Sydney service
Launching on 14 December, the route will see the Qantas codeshare partner fly twice per week return between Sydney and Papeete using its 787-9 Dreamliner fleet, reinstating a service that operated prior to 2009.
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IndiGo NS26 London Frequency Changes
Published at 1800PST 04MAR26 / 0200GMT 05MAR26 IndiGo in recent schedule update filed frequency changes to London for Northern summer 2026 season. Planned operation changes include the following, effective 29MAR26.Delhi – London Heathrow eff 29MAR26 Increase from 4 weekly in March to 1 daily, 787-96E003 DEL1055 – 1745LHR 789 D6E004 LHR2010 – 1115+1DEL 789 DMumbai – London Heathrow eff 29MAR26 Increase from initially filed 6 weekly to 7 weekly, 787-96E001 BOM1225 – 1810LHR 789 D6E002 LHR2015 – 1
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High-Speed Flight Project Overview
What We do The High-Speed Flight (HSF) project develops technologies that make high-speed, airbreathing, commercial flight possible from Mach 1 to Mach 5 and above. HSF creates tools, technologies, and knowledge that will help eliminate today’s technical barriers to practical supersonic flight, most notably sonic boom. The project supports the X-59 quiet supersonic vehicle testing […]
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Nauru Airlines April 2026 Kiritimati (Christmas Island) Routing Changes
Published at 1700PST 04MAR26 / 0100GMT 05MAR26Nauru Airlines during the month of April 2026 is adjusting service on Tarawa – Kiritimati (Christmas Island) route, operating on behalf of Air Kiribati. From the start of Northern summer 2026 season, the 1 weekly flight will operate on Wednesdays-Thursdays, instead of Mondays-Tuesdays.From 01APR26 to 30APR26, operational aircraft will switch from 737-700 aircraft to -300 aircraft. As a result of the aircraft change, the airline will operate Tarawa –
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Here’s How Much Runway Length The Airbus A350-1000 Needs Compared To The A350-900
The Airbus A350-1000's slightly longer fuselage brings meaningful changes in weight, thrust, and overall performance characteristics.
🚀 Space & Aerospace
Senate committee advances NASA authorization bill that changes Artemis and extends ISS
The Senate Commerce Committee advanced a revised NASA authorization bill that implements some of the changes to Artemis sought by the agency while also extending the life of the ISS The post Senate committee advances NASA authorization bill that changes Artemis and extends ISS appeared first on SpaceNews.
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HK Express NS26 Japan Frequency Changes
Published at 1601PST 04MAR26 / 0001GMT 05MAR26HK Express in recent schedule update filed frequency changes to Japan, for Northern summer 2026 season. Latest frequency adjustments include the following.Hong Kong – Ishigaki eff 13APR26 Reduce from 7 to 4 weekly, A320 (This route is filed until 30AUG26)Hong Kong – Okinawa eff 30MAR26 Increase from 2 to 3 daily, A320/321neo (Previously reported)Hong Kong – Takamatsu eff 16APR26 Reduce from 7 to 4 weekly, A320neo
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British Airways Updates Middle Eastern Operations
British Airways updates its Middle Eastern operations following the continued suspension of services and the closure of airspace. British Airways Updates Suspensions of Middle Eastern Operations Ongoing airspace closure in the Middle East region has left British Airways updating its travel operations to Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Amman, and Tel Aviv. Passengers scheduled to […] The post British Airways Updates Middle Eastern Operations appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
🚁 Military & Defense
NZ pledges Hercules aircraft to repatriate citizens from Middle East
The NZ government is exploring all options for assisting New Zealanders stranded by the Iran conflict, according to Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins. It comes as the Australian Defence Force has signalled it is also ready to evacuate citizens from the Gulf.
💼 Airlines & Business
Telus invests in AST SpaceMobile to expand D2D coverage in Canada
Canadian telco Telus has agreed to take a stake in AST SpaceMobile and invest in ground infrastructure needed to connect subscribers to the operator’s planned direct-to-smartphone constellation. The post Telus invests in AST SpaceMobile to expand D2D coverage in Canada appeared first on SpaceNews.