Roscosmos Krasmash Director General Arrested in Corruption Probe
Director General of Roskosmos' Krasmash plant, the manufacturer of Sarmat ICBM and Block DM space tug, arrested in corruption probe. DETAILS: https://t.co/Jp0mtejWzK
First B‑52 Heads to Boeing for F130 Re‑engine Upgrade
First B-52 To Arrive For Re-Engining At Boeing Plant Later This Year New Rolls-Royce F130 engines are a critical upgrade for Air Force B-52s, but work has been beset by delays and growing costs. https://t.co/F4zvgTgzeJ
Iranian Missiles Strike UAE, Air Defenses Intercept, Flights Delayed
Dubai and Abu Dhabi just got missile alerts... Iran launched several ballistic missiles toward the UAE. According to reports and flightradar24, three were intercepted by air defenses, one fell into the sea. Right now a bunch of Etihad and other flights...
Spirit Airlines Admits Rescue Search Failed, No Liquidity
.@SpiritAirlines also confirms the search for a rescue ended on Thursday -- not Friday: "Sadly, it became clear on Thursday that sufficient incremental liquidity will not be found, and there are no longer any viable paths to a restructuring...
Spirit Blames Soaring Fuel Costs for Bankruptcy Filing
.@SpiritAirlines cites high fuel prices in court filing: “ the material additional costs to Spirit proved to be too much for its available liquidity to absorb… When fuel prices spiked and stayed high, and it became clear to the Debtors...
Progress MS-35 Arrival Report with Bonus Cargo Interface Insights
I got distracted by Soyuz-5 celebrations, but the flight report on the Progress MS-35 arrival to the ISS is now completed, PLUS exclusive bonus content on the interfaces of cargo ships for our subscribers: https://t.co/01tbwAznxP https://t.co/bXAgUyZpsu
Shield AI's X‑BAT: AI‑piloted, VTOL, 2,000‑mile Missions
TWZ's Jamie Hunter talks to Shield AI's Armor Harris, the chief designer of the recently revised X-BAT, which is intended to takeoff and land vertically, and fly 2,000-mile combat missions under the control of the company's AI 'pilot.' https://t.co/RSdNPEPGAE
First Full Video of Soyuz‑5 Processing at Baikonur
The first video showing all key processing operations during the Soyuz-5 launch campaign in Baikonur: https://t.co/gSfpQV4rgq
Spirit Airlines' Bankruptcy Ends Era of Ultra‑cheap Flights
They don't realize it but they have just created ten thousand spirit airlines. Yesterday, Spirit airlines cancelled all future flights and moved into the next phase of it's second bankruptcy - after last minute efforts to salvage the budget airline...
EU Satellite Data Shifts to Homegrown Sources by 2025
.@eusatcen, which provides satellite imagery-based security/defense reports to EU governments, is moving to center stage as @defis_eu & @esa prepare intelligence, surveillance & recon constellation. In 2011, only 8% of its data was from European sats. In 2025, it...
Pressure Suits Keep Astronauts Alive During Emergency Reentry
If the spaceship leaks air, our pressure suits protect us. It is intensely uncomfortable, and could last 2 hours until we safely reenter Earth's atmosphere. Imagine having to run all systems and manually fly the ship wearing this taut balloon. The...
AI Misallocates Seats Despite On‑time Arrival
American Airlines AI Gave Away Their Seats — Even Though They Made It To The Gate On Time https://t.co/KiYcTw6pAV
Analysts Now Press CEOs on Starlink Competition
D.C. Memo: Here’s a Number Wall Street’s Starting to Care About: (888) GO-STARLINK; On earnings calls, analysts are starting to use up their limited quota of questions to ask CEOs if they are feeling any heat from @elonmusk's @Starlink...
Aleksandr Chayko Named Commander of Russian Aerospace Forces
The Fighter Bomber channel and RBK both state that Colonel General Aleksandr Chayko has been appointed commander of the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS). Chayko previously commanded Russian forces in Syria three times and was the commander of the Eastern Military...
BMM Adds Third Subang Hangar to Serve Third‑party Airlines
NSTExclusive: Base Maintenance Malaysia (BMM), a subsidiary of Singapore’s SIA Engineering Company, is adding a third hangar in Subang as it prepares to undertake third-party airline MRO work. Currently, it services Singapore Airlines aircraft, mainly A350s, and will expand to...
Excited for Flight 12's Fresh Discoveries
Can't wait for flight 12. So much neat new stuff to witness in this first flight.
United 767 Collides with Bakery Truck, Shattering Driver’s Window
United 767 Hits Bakery Truck On Newark Approach — Wheel Smashes Driver’s Window Near NJ Turnpike - View from the Wing https://t.co/4Ki8uNp0u6
Delta Flight Cancellations May Persist Throughout Summer
Delta Cancels Hundreds Of Flights — Executives Say The Problem Could Last All Summer - View from the Wing https://t.co/p5UrCdLCqb
UK Airlines Permitted to Pre‑cancel Flights Amid Fuel Shortage
BBC News - UK airlines to be allowed to cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages - BBC News https://t.co/5d1MMyIPJf
Soyuz‑5 Launch Caps Decade‑Long Russo‑Kazakh Collaboration
In a post-script to Soyuz-5 inaugural launch, it worth mentioning that the flight was a culmination of a winding path not only for the rocket development project (starting in 2016), but also for the Russo-Kazakh Baiterek venture, rooted as far...
British 3D‑Printed Titanium Housing Powers Next‑Gen RISE Engine
British engineers at GKN Aerospace are revolutionizing aircraft engines with 3D printing. They’ve already produced 600+ metal rings for Pratt & Whitney and just printed a massive 2-meter titanium housing for the next-gen RISE engine.
Pilots Cut Engines Before China Eastern 737 Crash, Report Suppressed
Pilots Shut Off Both Engines Before China Eastern 737 Crash — China Cites “National Security” To Withhold Report - View from the Wing https://t.co/r0Bmfap30g
Fuel Price Surge Threatens Airlines Amid Political Blame War
"The Fuel Price Crunch that's turning into a Disaster for Airlines" Trump admin and its war just killed Spirit Airlines but they (and some Dems) are desperately trying to blame the Biden Admin for enforcing the law without fear or...
X‑BAT Drone’s AI Pilot Could Redefine Air Combat
Could The X-BAT Stealth Fighter Drone Change The Air Combat Game? We talk with Armor Harris, the chief designer of X-BAT, about its GE engine, thrust-vectoring controls, Hivemind AI 'pilot' and forthcoming flight-test plans. Check out the interview: https://t.co/IOsFmsa6QI
Spirit's Collapse Reveals Future Airline Industry Trends
We’ve dropped the paywall on last week’s deep dive from @theaircurrent as Spirit Airlines approached the end. Even with the demise of the carrier there’s insight here to understand what’s next. https://t.co/bf8E8VchqB
Falcon 9 to Slam Moon at Mach 7 This Summer
A Falcon 9 rocket will hit the Moon this summer at seven times the speed of sound https://t.co/BMbHxuNzaz https://t.co/OsFwB5cp3A
Poor Management and Fuel Costs Both Threaten Spirit
Spirit being run poorly and Spirit shutting down because of high jet fuel prices are not mutually exclusive.
Grassroots Spirit Airline Buyout Promises $22M, Lacks Funds
Viral Grassroots Effort To Buy Spirit Airlines Claims $22 Million In Pledges — But Has No Cash And No Business Plan - View from the Wing https://t.co/Cek09e5wjC
Astronauts Train for Ocean Landings in Emergency De‑Orbit
A spaceship emergency can mean urgent de-orbit. Likely we'd land in an ocean, so we do water survival. Imagine Andre, Max and me inside our tiny capsule, squeezing out of our white pressure suits into those bulky orange exposure suits while...
US Space Force Flags Six Russian Satellites, Two as Debris
The US Space Force identifies six satellites after a secretive Russian launch on April 17. Two objects are determined to be debris, possibly resulting from an anomaly. DETAILS, CONTEXT: https://t.co/WhEALPrNIZ
Passenger Assaults Crew, Attempts Cockpit Breach on Newark Flight
United Passenger Attacks Flight Attendant, Tries To Break Into Cockpit Of Newark Flight - View from the Wing https://t.co/YHUazUnHTV
Aerospace Revenue Grows as Engines, Defence Offset Civil Slump
Melrose aerospace revenue rose in 2025 as engines, defence and aftermarket demand offset civil weakness. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/05/melrose-aerospace-revenue-rises-on.html
Spirit's Collapse Sparks Summer Travel Uncertainty
Spirit Airline has gone bust in US.... Fuel running low... Airline stocks falling... People will think twice about flying this Summer... https://t.co/RKmatrLssE
Spirit's Collapse Removes Low‑Price Anchor, Raising All Airfares
Thoughts? We explain why Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy matters even if you never flew with them. We discuss how Spirit functioned as a price anchor in the airline industry, forcing competitors like United, Delta, and American to keep their prices competitive. We...
Saying Goodbye to Spirit: What We'll Miss
Everything I’ll miss about @spiritairlines, and I *promise* you’ll miss at least one of these, too. Godspeed, Spirit.
JetBlue‑Spirit Merger Feels Like Two Drunks Balancing.
“Putting together JetBlue and Spirit was a bit like having two drunks holding each other up.” https://t.co/fu8co84Shu
Airlines May Swap Crew Members for Cross‑Country Commuting
I don't know if this is true but one of the reasons this may happen is that airlines use each other for crew "commuting" to and from their trips. I have a feeling Delta used Spirit a lot to get...
Airlines Celebrate the Demise of Spirit Airlines
And if you were one of those airlines you are quite happy Spirit is dead.
Delta Cancels Hundreds of Flights Due to Crew Restrictions
Delta Air Lines Meltdown — Hundreds Of Flights Canceled While Rivals Run Fine Amid Internal “Crew Restrictions” - View from the Wing https://t.co/TvabeMebTB
Competition Keeps Prices Fair and Jobs Secure
Oh are people celebrating Spirit Airlines shutting down like it’s funny? Competition is the best thing as a consumer it helps keep prices fair. It ensures jobs and wages.
Airline Bankrupt
These clowns are acting like Spirit is the first airline bankruptcy. There have been 200+ since deregulation. What we need here is some good old fashion public regulation. And that's been obvious. I wrote it in 2024 as well.
The Downfall of Spirit Airlines Explained
Who killed Spirit Airlines? Here's everything you need to know about what happened and why. https://t.co/fu8co84Shu
Regulatory Constraints Threaten Airline and Local TV Viability
Nice DNC spin, @SRuhle. Airlines hedge against a rise in aviation fuel costs all the time. Spirit needed scale with @JetBlue to survive but @SenWarren & @PeteButtigieg & @AGomez are happy to see their regulatory constraints outlive the industries...
Good Business Like Delta Benefits Customers
Talking about how @Delta is better. Sure it is good business but good business most of the times brings something positive to customers
Cavorite X7: Hybrid Aircraft Merges Helicopter Lift with Plane Speed
Meet the Cavorite X7: A Hybrid Aircraft That Takes Off Like a Helicopter and Flies Like a Plane by @spaceandtech_ #EmergingTech #Innovation #TechForGood #Technology https://t.co/EDxmMvVSx4
China Eastern Brake Failure Exposes Airbus Redundancy Flaw
Total brake system failure of China Eastern... . Check out the fault messages.... thrust reversers were the only lifeline. A full collapse of all five redundant braking modes is almost unthinkable. Each wheel group is independent, yet everything failed. Airbus...
New Illustration Reveals Soyuz‑5/Fregat‑SB/SBU Variant Details
...and here is my depiction of the Soyuz-5/Fregat-SB/SBU variant (with a few other details added). CONTEXT: https://t.co/riA97mUUmB https://t.co/Kp9RKpWz7D
Spirit CEO Calls JetBlue Deal Illegal Amid
No one bashing the Biden antitrust enforcers can explain why Spirit's CEO was publicly on TV saying the JetBlue acquisition was illegal. https://t.co/JvYWAI0xho
JetBlue Redirects Planes, Crews to Hub After Spirit Shutdown
JetBlue Pounces After Spirit Shutdown — Planes And Crews Head Straight For The Airline’s Home Base https://t.co/vRH9qovsJU
Wright Brothers Filed the First Airplane Patent in 1903
The Wright Brothers' patent for a "Flying Machine," AKA the world's first airplane. It was filed in 1903. Images v/Library of Congress https://t.co/AoXKuvtQyh