A passenger plane carrying 55 people made an emergency landing in the ocean near Somalia's main airport on Tuesday, with all passengers and crew surviving the incident, according to Sky News. The Starsky Aviation aircraft, which had taken off from Mogadishu's Aden Abdulle International Airport, experienced a technical problem approximately 15 minutes into its flight to Gaalkacyo, leading to the emergency landing in shallow waters. No injuries were reported.
The incident occurred near the airport, and the aircraft's wing sustained significant damage, as reported by Sky News. The successful evacuation of all 55 individuals on board was confirmed.
In other news, SpaceX's Super Heavy booster completed cryogenic proof testing, a crucial step in preparing for the next Starship flight, Ars Technica announced. Ground teams at Starbase, Texas, transported the 237-foot-tall booster to Masseys Test Site last week for the multi-day testing campaign. This testing assessed the booster's redesigned propellant systems and structural integrity. SpaceX announced the milestone on social media, marking the first time a Super Heavy V3 booster had completed the process.
Meanwhile, Red Lobster's CEO, Damola Adamolekun, is implementing strategies to revitalize the struggling seafood chain, Fortune reported. Adamolekun, who previously aided in the recovery of P.F. Changs, plans to reduce the restaurant's footprint and streamline the menu. "I think this can be the greatest comeback in the history of the restaurant industry," he stated in a late 2025 CEO Playbook vodcast. The company recently filed for bankruptcy and closed numerous locations.
In the world of engineering, the Falkirk Wheel, the world's only rotating boat lift, will reopen on February 16th, according to Hacker News. The attraction, which connects the Forth & Clyde Canal with the Union Canal, will operate from Wednesday to Sunday, with varying hours.
Finally, in figure skating, the quadruple axel remains the sport's most challenging jump, Wired reported. A 2024 study in Sports Biomechanics by Seiji Hirosawa highlighted the importance of achieving significant height, approximately 20 inches off the ground, to successfully execute the jump.
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