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In 2024, a solar maximum brought people from across Canada together to witness the spectacular northern lights display, visible from Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, to Ontario's Point Pelee National Park. The sun's peak activity sent energetic particles into space, creating vibrant auroras as they interacted with Earth's atmosphere. The awe-inspiring aurora borealis displays are set to continue through most of 2025, uniting stargazers in their shared appreciation of this rare and unpredictable astronomical phenomenon. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides a comprehensive guide to the TV programs airing over the Christmas season, featuring a variety of genres such as family entertainment, drama, factual shows, and comedy. Highlights include the return of classic game shows like Bullseye and Gladiators, as well as festive specials of popular series like Strictly Come Dancing and Call the Midwife. Additionally, viewers can look forward to new dramas like Harlan Coben's Missing You and documentaries like WHAM! Last Christmas Unwrapped. The article also teases upcoming shows for 2025, such as And Just Like That and Lockerbie: A Search for Truth. [Extracted from the article]

How UK households heat their homes in the future will have a significant impact on whether the nation can hit net zero targets. After all/ the average UK gas boiler [...]

Two Transatlantic flights to Toronto U-turned over the ocean on Monday after a Delta flight crashed. More than 40 other flights had to divert when Toronto Pearson International Airport closed. [...]

At least two transatlantic flights reached top ground speeds above 800mph on Wednesday. They were still technically subsonic because they were propelled by a faster-than-usual jet stream. The jet streams [...]

JetBlue will launch new international flights from Boston to Edinburgh and Madrid in May 2025. The new routes are part of a major network restructuring to boost revenue. JetBlue will [...]

TIME Magazine's "Person of the Year" issue has been a significant project for nearly a century, serving as a milestone and a point of controversy. The 2024 edition features profiles on Donald Trump, CEO of the Year Lisa Su, Athlete of the Year Caitlin Clark, and Icon of the Year Elton John. The issue was led by Kelly Conniff and involved contributions from various journalists and photographers, showcasing a diverse range of talents and perspectives. Additionally, TIME is introducing a new initiative, TIME AI, to enhance reader experiences with generative AI technology. [Extracted from the article]

The D-Day Squadron, consisting of DC-3 aircraft, is embarking on a transatlantic journey to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings. The squadron will fly through Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Scotland, and England, consuming a significant amount of oil and fuel. The participating pilots have diverse backgrounds, including retired military, airline personnel, and executive jet pilots. Due to financial constraints, fewer aircraft will be involved compared to the previous event. The D-Day Squadron serves as the coordinating body for the journey and aims to highlight the accomplishments of the DC-3 and C-47 aircraft. The European tour will include visits to various locations in the UK, France, Germany, Austria, and Italy. The squadron is raising funds for the tour through sponsorship, merchandising, donations, and event fees. They will participate in air shows, parachute jumps, and sightseeing flights in the UK and France, with the tour concluding in Germany to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Berlin Airlift. The squadron expresses gratitude for the support received from various organizations. [Extracted from the article]

Airlines are increasingly using Airbus A321neo family planes for transatlantic flights. These single-aisle aircraft offer efficient long-haul economics for routes to Europe. JetBlue, La Compagnie, and Iberia offer lie-flat business [...]

Iberia has officially introduced its first Airbus A321XLR, marking a major milestone for both the airline and the aviation industry. The aircraft, registered EC-OIL, began its revenue familiarization flights within [...]

Western security officials believe a series of incendiary devices that started fires in British and German warehouses over the summer were 'dress rehearsals' for a potential Russian attack on transatlantic [...]

IN THIS ISSUE / ARCHIVE FOCUS A library of lost gems Jonathan Dobson digs for treasure in two box-set collections of mostly obscure recordings from the Westminster, American Decca and [...]

DISRUPTIONS to GPS signals, which began near war zones in Europe and the Middle East, are now affecting the busiest oceanic airspace in the world. More than 1700 transatlantic flights [...]

News Insight Technology Can we prevent GPS attacks? GPS jamming has begun to affect transatlantic flights. Now the race is on to develop alternative ways of navigating, Jeremy Hsu reports [...]

The first known instance of GPS jamming impacting transatlantic flights has been recorded. According to air traffic control data, a flight was forced to operate in a'degraded mode.' Russia is [...]

A British Airways flight lasted nine hours but ended up back where it started after a technical issue. The Boeing 787 reached Newfoundland before turning back across the Atlantic to [...]

The article discusses the consolidation of European airlines and the efforts of major carriers to strengthen their market positions through acquisitions. Lufthansa has gained approval to acquire a stake in ITA Airways, while Air France-KLM has acquired a stake in Scandinavian Airlines. These acquisitions aim to improve networks and competitiveness, but integrating different business models and overcoming cultural and operational differences may be challenging. The northern European market, particularly in Norway, holds potential for tourism, and airlines like Norwegian and TAP Air Portugal are expanding their networks. IAG's attempt to acquire Air Europa was called off, but they remain interested in consolidation and are considering acquiring TAP Air Portugal. Regulatory concerns will continue to shape the European airline industry. [Extracted from the article]

Challenge prizes, such as the Longitude prize, offer a different approach to recognizing achievements by incentivizing future solutions to pressing problems. These prizes attract a wide range of inventors and have the potential to solve significant challenges. For example, the recent Longitude prize on antimicrobial resistance awarded £8 million to Sysmex Astrego for its rapid diagnostic test for urinary tract infections. Challenge Works, an enterprise from innovation charity Nesta, has revived the format in the UK, running over 90 prizes and distributing £156 million in funding. These prizes have the potential to benefit society as a whole. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Jacqueline Cochran, a famous air racer and pilot who fought for women's roles in aviation during World War II. Topics include Cochran's struggle to gain acceptance among male pilots, her pioneering transatlantic flight, and her efforts to establish the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program.

Most eastbound (https://www.businessinsider.com/the-evolution-of-transatlantic-flying-in-photos-2021-10) transatlantic flights from the US are overnight, landing in the morning Europe time. Red-eyes help streamline airline operations, but many times at the cost of passenger sleep. [...]

Birgir Jnsson is the CEO of Play, an Icelandic airline offering cheap transatlantic flights. He played drums in a metal band until 2018, and has held several other jobs outside [...]

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS Iceland-based carrier Icelandair has selected US-based satellite communications company Viasat, Inc's (NASDAQ: VSAT) industry-leading inflight Wi-Fi solution for the airline's new fleet of Airbus aircraft, [...]

[right arrow] MARK CASWELL The Department for Transport has granted extensions to some UK airports which have yet to finishing installing new-generation CT scanners, effectively abandoning the June 2024 deadline. [...]

An interview with Thomas Kauffmann, Vice President International Business & Services for General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) is presented. He talks about the evolving role of transport and combat vehicles in the context of conventional warfare, particularly focusing on the war in Ukraine. He further explores the balance between mobility and protection in combat vehicles.

This article discusses Charles Lindbergh's last flight to Maui in 1974, which marked the 50th anniversary of his famous solo transatlantic flight. Lindbergh, who was battling lymphoma, expressed his desire to return to his rustic home in Maui to spend his final days and be buried there. Despite doctors' warnings, Lindbergh arranged for a flight back to Hawaii with his wife and two of their sons. He survived the journey and took ownership of his death, making arrangements for his burial and even signing a book contract for his unpublished autobiography. Lindbergh passed away on August 26, 1974, and was buried in a traditional Hawaiian grave on the grounds of Palapala Ho'omau Church. His posthumous autobiography, "Autobiography of Values," was published in 1977. [Extracted from the article]

Boston has always been a place that seems to exist both in the past and the future in equal measure. Its rich history and strong community roots help to keep [...]