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New program helps homeschooled teens become pilots — General Aviation News

New program helps homeschooled teens become pilots — General Aviation News

A Colorado mom, Richelle McKim, has started a program that gives homeschooled teenagers the ability to earn their private and commercial pilot’s certificates by the time they graduate from high school. According to a report by CBS News Colorado, the program, which has partnered with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, it is the only homeschool program in […]

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Meeting raises chance of COMAC aircraft operating in Vietnam

COMAC plans to increase C919 production to 50 by 2025

China’s aircraft manufacturer COMAC plans to increase the production capacity for its C919 single-aisle passenger aircraft to 50 by 2025.   COMAC Deputy General Manager Shen Bo announced the target on January 17, 2025, during the annual “Two Sessions” plenary parliamentary meeting in Shanghai.   “In 2025, the production capacity of C919 will reach 50 aircraft, and the

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This graphic displays the flags of the nations that have signed the Artemis Accords against a background image of the Moon in the blackness of space. The graphic is titled “Artemis Accords.” The words, “United for Peaceful Exploration of Deep Space” appear on the bottom of the image.

NASA Welcomes Finland as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

With Finland’s signing of the Artemis Accords on Tuesday, NASA celebrates the 53rd nation committing to the safe and responsible exploration of space that benefits humanity. The signing ceremony took place on the margins of the Aalto University’s Winter Satellite Workshop 2025 in Espoo, Finland. “Today, Finland is joining a community of nations that want

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Redwire expands into defense with $925 million purchase of Edge Autonomy

Redwire expands into defense with $925 million purchase of Edge Autonomy

WASHINGTON — Redwire announced a deal to acquire drone maker Edge Autonomy for $925 million, a combination that would transform the space infrastructure company into a bigger player in defense technology. Jacksonville, Florida-based Redwire announced Jan. 20 it will pay $150 million in cash and $775 million in stock for Edge Autonomy, a manufacturer of

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IHG adds to Essentials offering in Germany with Holiday Inn Ratingen

IHG adds to Essentials offering in Germany with Holiday Inn Ratingen

Holiday Inn Ratingen — Photo by IHG IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, continues its growth in Germany with the signing of Holiday Inn Ratingen, in the wider Düsseldorf area, in partnership with multi hotel operator tristar GmbH. After a full renovation, expected to open in the second half

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Ennismore to open over 20 hotels and over 35 F&B destinations in 2025

Ennismore to open over 20 hotels and over 35 F&B destinations in 2025

Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle and leisure hospitality company, is delighted to share its key 2025 openings across its eco-system of hotels and F&B destinations. Breaking the mould and setting a new benchmark for lifestyle and leisure experiences, this year’s openings mark significant milestones in the group’s global growth. Ennismore will enter several new markets for

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South Africa’s growing battle with OTC and opioid misuse

South Africa’s growing battle with OTC and opioid misuse

As South Africa continues to grapple with rising socio-economic challenges, a concerning public health issue looms large – the alarming increase in over the counter (OTC) medication abuse and opioid misuse. The statistics paint a grim picture, but the factors behind these trends reveal even more troubling insights. Motshabi Nomvethe, head of technical marketing for

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Africa: Ghana Amplifies Africa's Visa-Free Push As Continental Integration Efforts Grow

Africa: Ghana Amplifies Africa’s Visa-Free Push As Continental Integration Efforts Grow

Ghana’s introduction of visa-free travel for all African passport holders is the latest shot in the arm for Africa’s push toward seamless cross-border travel and trade integration. According to Henry Osabutey, a Ghanaian human rights, peace and conflict scholar and a Global Goodwill Ambassador of the SDGs by the Global Goodwill ambassadors Foundation, Ghana’s move

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Accident at Slovenian state-owned coal mine kills at least one person, two remain missing

Accident at Slovenian state-owned coal mine kills at least one person, two remain missing

The cause of the incident remains undetermined. Slovenia’s President Nataša Pirc Musar has called for a thorough investigation. ADVERTISEMENT At least one miner was killed in an accident in a coal mine in northeastern Slovenia, while two others remain missing, authorities reported. The incident occurred on Monday evening when water began rushing into the mine

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