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B-21 Raider Undergoing Flight Testing
2 January 2024
Defense News reported that the “B-21 Raider took to the air for the first time in November, nearly a year after its public debut in California. In 2024, the U.S. Air...
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L3Harris Approved to Produce Hypersonic Missile Tracking Satellites
21 December 2023
Space News reports the Space Development Agency approved L3Harris “to move into production on “16 Tracking Layer Tranche 1 satellites “designed to detect and monitor...
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Embraer Executive Jets Announces Doubling of its MRO Network
21 December 2023
Aviation International News reports that Embraer Executive Jets “is doubling its maintenance service network...
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JSX Plans to Add Over 300 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft to Charter Fleet
20 December 2023
Aviation International News reports that on Tuesday, public charter operator JSX “announced its intention to acquire more than 300 hybrid-electric aircraft from three different manufacturers as part of its efforts...
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AIAA Statement on Design/Build/Launch Student Experiments Onboard Successful Blue Origin New Shepard Mission
19 December 2023
AIAA issued the following statement from AIAA CEO Dan Dumbacher: “Congratulations to the Blue Origin team on today’s successful return to flight for their New Shepard rocket. AIAA recognizes the countless industry professionals...
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N3 to Add MRO Capacity in Expansion at Arnstadt Site
19 December 2023
Aviation Week reports that Rolls-Royce engine maintenance specialist N3 Engine Overhaul Services “is targeting the overhaul of nearly 200 engines next year and plans to expand capacity at its facility in Germany...
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NASA Previews Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser Demo Mission
18 December 2023
Aviation Week reported that NASA has “offered a preview of Sierra Space’s reusable Dream Chaser resupply demonstration mission to the International Space...
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Boeing’s 777 EcoDemonstrator Demonstrates Digital Taxi System
18 December 2023
Aviation Week reported that The Boeing Company’s current ecoDemonstrator, a 777-200ER, “demonstrated a digital taxi system...
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USSF Considers New Satellites That Feature Self-Adjusting Orbits, Threat Response
15 December 2023
Space News reports that the US military “has long relied on large, expensive satellites parked in fixed orbits above the Earth.” Some US Space Force leaders “believe it’s time to change that model in favor of more mobile...
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Germany Orders 82 Armed H145 Twin-Engine Light Helicopters from Airbus
15 December 2023
Aviation Week reports, “Germany has placed an order with Airbus Helicopters for up to 82 light-attack versions of the OEM’s H145 twin-engine light helicopter. In what is the largest order yet for...
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SpaceX Stands Down Both Falcon Heavy, Falcon 9 Launches
14 December 2023
The Orlando Sentinel reports that SpaceX “is standing down from attempting to launch its powerhouse Falcon Heavy for now, citing the need for ‘systems checkouts’ while weather...
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Blue Origin to Resume New Shepard Suborbital Launches
13 December 2023
Space News reports that Blue Origin “has announced plans to launch its New Shepard suborbital vehicle on its first flight since a mishap more than 15 months ago.”
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FAA to Set New Maintenance Requirements for Pratt & Whitney PW1100G Engines
12 December 2023
FlightGlobal reports that the FAA “plans to place new maintenance requirements on airlines after learning that more components...
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American, Delta, United Driving MRO Spending in North America
11 December 2023
Aviation Week reported that the North American MRO market “is projected to account for 21.8% of the worldwide total from 2024-33.” This will “derive from more than 67,000 service events, according to...