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Pay for a pass and be able to fly unlimited? That's what Frontier Airlines is offering through November 28, 2022. Here are the details of the pass. A Frontier A320

Ten years ago, Neil Armstrong passed away at the age of 82. More than 50 years after his steps on the Moon, his name continues to resonate with space conquest. The first man to walk on the Moon continues to inspire a new generation of astronauts who are now looking to follow in his footsteps on the Moon. Neil Armstrong (credits:NASA)

 Of course, the plane is a more polluting means of transportation than the train. The best solution to reduce your CO2 emissions by plane is not to take the plane. However, sometimes air transport is the only way to get to a place. 

 The long-grounded plane, after two fatal crashes in a few months, can finally take to the air again. Since aviation safety authorities certified the 737 MAX's modifications, the plane seems to be regaining the hope airlines had in it before 2020. The 737 MAX-8 seems to be back on track after a 2 year grounding.

About the size of a car battery, the golden box called MOXIE for Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment, has succeeded in producing oxygen on Mars. This historic first experiment represents the first step before considering a manned mission to the Red Planet. NASA’s MOXIE box (credits:NASA)

Boom Overture is the new supersonic aircraft project. Here is a video introducing the new aircraft.

The first Boeing 777X should enter service at the end of 2023. Lufthansa had been named launch customer. The future American long-haul aircraft could perhaps enter service later than planned, in 2024. The first 777X could be delivered in 2023. 

The U.S. airline is ordering an additional 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft to meet its future fleet needs. The newly ordered aircraft are in addition to the 125 A321neo aircraft already ordered. Delta’s A321neo rendering (credits:Airbus)  

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer celebrated the delivery of its 1500th business jet, a Phenom 300E, to a business jet operator in Switzerland. The Phenom 300E, produced by Embraer

After the discovery of a new strain of the coronavirus that is spreading in the south of England many European countries decided to suspend their flights to the United Kingdom.  A British Airways A320 on taxiway.  


In 2020, the crisis linked to the coronavirus pandemic hit airlines, paralyzing global air traffic. Some went bankrupt. An aircraft operated by LEVEL Europe, one of the airlines that ceased operations in 2020

On June 30, Airbus announced a massive 15,000 job cut and a sharp 40% reduction in production in response to the coronavirus crisis.  An Airbus A320neo during landing.  

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, space exploration does not stop. The year 2020 has been rich in events for the space sector with, in particular, the development of SpaceX and the emergence of China in the space sector. SpaceX Crew Dragon seen from the ISS (credits:NASA)

Air transport and aeronautics are two sectors that have been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis. To fight against the spread of the virus, flight suspensions and travel restrictions (including lockdowns) have been taken, leading to a sharp drop in demand. Wuhan airport desinfection during the COVID-19 pandemic

While air traffic is at a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ryanair has just placed an order for 75 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, bringing the number of aircraft awaiting delivery to 210. Ryanair and Boeing signing for new 737 MAX (credits:Ryanair)

In ten years, aeronautics has made great technical progress. At the same time, world aviation has never experienced such growth, with the number of passengers carried doubling. Air transport is therefore changing and becoming more and more environmentally responsible. Here is a selection of ten moments, events that have had a long-term impact on aviation. Air transport has expanded rapidly, reaching emerging and developing countries in Asia and Africa. The number of passengers carried has been increasing by about 4% each year. 2010: the eruption of the Eyjafjöll volcano The eruption and the large plume of ash seen from an aircraft  It all starts with the eruption of an Icelandic volcano, Eyjafjöll , which has been dormant since 1823. On March 20, 2010, the volcano erupted, causing a lava flow accompanied by a large plume of ash. In April, air traffic is then interrupted for safety reasons. The particles in the cloud can suffocate and seriously damage aircraft engines. In total, nea...

The American aircraft manufacturer Boeing is testing a portable system capable of disinfecting the inside of aircraft. The aircraft manufacturer would like to propose this new solution to airlines to allow a faster return of passengers. A UV system tested inside a cockpit (credits:Boeing)

Airbus Corporate Jets confirmed on 14 August 2020 that it has received an order for 2 A321LRs from Lufthansa Technik. These 2 aircraft will be used by the German Air Force. A321LR aircraft for Luftwaffe (credits:Airbus)

Air Canada announced on July 8, 2020, that it is working with Spartan Bioscience, a biotechnology company, to deploy Covid-19 rapid testing in aviation. The airline is paving the way for tests available at airports for passengers and employees. Air Canada is interested in testing systems to fight against coronavirus.(credits:Wikimedia)

As the world continues to go through the coronavirus crisis in early 2020, aircraft manufacturer COMAC continues its development and testing for the certification of its C919. The Chinese aircraft manufacturer's ambitions seem to be intact and deliveries are continuing after the opening of a new production line. A Comac C919 prototype. (Credits:Wikimedia)

Since 23 April 2020, Wuhan-Tianhe airport had remained closed due to the coronavirus epidemic. On 8 April 2020, the airport was officially reopened to passengers, with a gradual resumption of domestic flights only. A water-salute as Wuhan Airport reopens (source:weibo)

In a new phase of the U.S.-China trade war, the Trump administration is reportedly considering restricting the sale of jet engines and other aircraft components, according to sources in Reuters. Comac and its C919 is expected to compete with Boeing within a few years. A C919 aircraft, with Leap engines (credits:Wikimedia)

The coronovirus epidemic is spreading and has become global. An infected person would infect between 1.5 and 2.5 people on average. The Chinese authorities have therefore decided to quarantine the town of Wuhan, where the epidemic began. One of the world's largest airports is thus paralysed and the consequences on air transport are considerable. In Bangkok International Airport, an employee of Thaï Airways desinfects the cabin of an aircraft to prevent the coronavirus to spread(credits:Reuters)

In 2020, SpaceX is scheduled to begin the first crew rotations to the International Space Station. This will be a giant leap for the American company. In the meantime, it offers a computer-generated video showing what it will look like. The Crew Dragon will bring astronauts to iss (credits: spacex)

The year 2019 was marked by ramp-ups, mergers, new aircraft and the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX. Aircraft manufacturers continued to innovate in order to offer ever more high-performance aircraft, despite difficulties in the sector. The 737 MAX, the new game changer from Airbus( credits:Airbus)

In 2019, air travel was marked by the " shame of flying ", a movement that called for a boycott of air travel. A lot of questions were raised about the environmental impact of air travel and how to reduce it. More generally, airlines have tried to reinvent themselves, some by ordering new planes and improving the passenger experience. Thomas Cook aircraft grounded after the company’s bankruptcy.

Last year, the Luftwaffe, the German Air Force, became the first customer of the ACJ350, the VIP version of the long-haul aircraft. The aircraft is a real renewal in terms of fuel consumption and comfort. Merkel using the Luftwaffe A340 (credits:AFP)

As the 53rd edition of the International Air and Space Show came to an end, relive the moments that marked the largest aviation show in the world. The giants Airbus and Boeing have tried to win the most orders, including new aircraft such as the A321XLR The Paris Air show 2019 ©Airbus

Airbus has officially launched the A31XLR for Xtra Long Range. With a range of more than 8,700 kilometres (4700 nm), the single-aisle aircraft is expected to enter service in 2023 and disrupt long-haul air transport. New lines may then be created. The Airbus A321XLR (©Airbus)

Raytheon and United Technologies announced their intention to merge on June 9, 2019, in order to pool their expertise in their respective fields. The two giants of defence and aeronautics will constitute one of the largest groups in the sector. Raytheon alone has a total revenue of 27 billion dollars. The two company create a giant (credits:AFP/Getty Images)