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Apr 16, 2025

Russia’s Arming For Space War I, Targeting SpaceX Satellite Systems

As Russia deploys fighter jets to obliterate SpaceX Starlink stations across Ukraine, it's also developing weaponry that could be used in an all-out war in space.

ByKevin Holden Platt,

Contributor

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Apr 16, 2025

An American Airlines Flight Attendant Was Assaulted, Then Fired

The case of Tillman Robinson is an unusual one that involves an American Airlines flight attendant who was fired after he was assaulted by a passenger.

ByTed Reed,

Senior Contributor

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Apr 16, 2025

Hidden Killers: Inside Ukraine’s Combat Drone Statistics

Ukraine's elite Birds of Magyar publish their monthly kill statistics, revealing patterns and shedding light on the effectiveness of rarely-seen bomber drones and FPVS.

ByDavid Hambling,

Senior Contributor

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Apr 14, 2025

How High Did Blue Origin New Shepard Really Go?

A former NASA scientist explains how we know whether Blue Origin New Shepard made it to space, and how its altitude compares with the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station.

ByMarshall Shepherd,

Senior Contributor

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Apr 14, 2025

An Era Of Post-Pandemic Airline And Airport Growth Is Ending

U.S. airline traffic has risen steadily since 2020. But the growth has seemingly halted. At Charlotte airport, the 7th busiest, traffic fell 7.5% in the first quarter.

ByTed Reed,

Senior Contributor

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Apr 14, 2025

QME: Why Israel Doesn’t Want Turkey Getting The F-35 Stealth Fighter

Israel’s opposition could become a significant additional factor, even if the U.S. and Turkey reach some solution over Turkey's contentious Russian S-400 acquisition.

ByPaul Iddon,

Senior Contributor

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Apr 14, 2025

Ukraine’s Elite Drone Unit Is A Lethal, Fast Growing Tech Start Up

Birds of Magyar has grown from a few dozen soldiers to an entire strike drone regiment using the approach of a fast-moving tech start up and constantly innovating.

ByDavid Hambling,

Senior Contributor

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Apr 14, 2025

Can Europe Implement Its Ambitious New Rearmament Plan?

ReArm Europe could unleash €800 billion in defense spending—to reinvigorate the European defense industry and produce a flood of weapons and ammunition.

ByTamar Jacoby,

Contributor

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Apr 13, 2025

These 7 Aircraft Cabin Innovations Aim To Make Flying Better

The Crystal Cabin Awards recognize cabin innovations in seven categories that will improve air travel, making it more pleasant, accessible and sustainable.

ByMarisa Garcia,

Senior Contributor

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Apr 12, 2025

ISS Astronaut Scott Kelly Sees Jared Isaacman Triumph In Heading NASA

After Jared Isaacman aced a Senate review of his bid to head NASA, Space Shuttle pilot Scott Kelly predicts he could spark a renaissance across the space superpower.

ByKevin Holden Platt,

Contributor