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China Launches World’s First Geosynchronous Orbit Radar Satellite of its Kind
15 August 2023
Space News reports that China “launched what is thought to be the world’s first geosynchronous orbit synthetic aperture radar satellite on Saturday.” -
FAA Issues Safety Warning for 737 MAX Anti-Icing Systems
14 August 2023
Economic Times (IND) reported that the Federal Aviation Administration is warning airlines to limit the use of an anti-icing system on Boeing’s 737 MAX jets... -
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus Capsule Demonstrates Reboost Ability Aboard ISS
14 August 2023
Aviation Week reported that one week “after berthing to the International Space Station (ISS), Northrop Grumman’s 19th NASA-contracted Cygnus resupply capsule... -
DOD Considering “All” Options as it Seeks Upgrades to F-35’s Cooling System
11 August 2023
Breaking Defense reports the “Defense Department is considering ‘all’ options as it seeks upgrades to the F-35’s cooling system, … -
Virgin Galactic Flies First Tourists to the Edge of Space
11 August 2023
Aerospace America reports that the tourists onboard “were Anastatia Mayers, 18; her mother, Keisha Schahaff, 46; and Jon Goodwin, 80, of the United Kingdom.” Mayers and Schahaff won their tickets... -
Slingshot 1 Provides Aerospace Corp with Demonstration of Satellite Integration
10 August 2023
Space News reports that through the Slingshot 1 mission, the Aerospace Corp. “has demonstrated how open standards and nonproprietary interfaces can help streamline satellite... -
Vertical Aerospace’s Air Taxi Prototype Appears to Have Crashed
10 August 2023
Aerospace America reports that a remotely piloted air taxi prototype “appears to have crashed during testing at the company’s Flight Test Centre... -
NRO Contracts Firefly, Xtenti for Responsive Space Mission
9 August 2023
Aviation Week reports Firefly Aerospace is “parlaying technology” developed for its “Alpha launch vehicle and Blue Ghost lunar lander with expertise acquired through its purchase ... -
Belgium Decides Not to Accept New F-35 Deliveries
9 August 2023
FlightGlobal reports Belgium is joining the US in “not accepting new deliveries of the latest Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters, pending the certification... -
Amazon Switches to Atlas V Rocket for First Project Kuiper Satellite Launch
8 August 2023
Bloomberg Government reported that the US Air Force “has completed its first flight with an uncrewed combat aircraft using artificial intelligence, according to... -
Companies Make Progress on EVTOL Production
8 August 2023
Aviation Week posted a slideshow of eVTOL aircraft in development, saying that the aircraft that have been in development throughout the 2010s... -
SpaceX Launches 22 More Starlink Satellites into Orbit
7 August 2023
UPI reports that SpaceX successfully “launched a Falcon 9 rocket with another payload of Starlink satellites into space from Florida late Sunday.” The rocket “launched at 10:41 p.m. EDT from... -
Embraer’s Commercial, Business Jet Deliveries Boosted 47% in Q2
7 August 2023
Aviation International News reported that Embraer deliveries increased by 47% in Q2, with both executive jets and commercial aircraft shipments recording notable increases... -
Northrop Grumman to Upgrade its Cygnus Cargo Vehicle
4 August 2023
Space News reports, “Northrop Grumman is planning upgrades to its Cygnus cargo vehicle, such as increased payload capacity, to support... -
USAF Completes First Uncrewed Test Flight Utilizing AI
4 August 2023
Bloomberg Government reported that the US Air Force “has completed its first flight with an uncrewed combat aircraft using artificial intelligence, according to... -
SpaceX Launches Galaxy 37 Satellite from Cape Canaveral
3 August 2023
Florida Today reports that a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket “vaulted away from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station early Thursday to carry a commercial communications satellite to orbit.” -
Wizz Air Orders 75 More A321neos
3 August 2023
Aviation Week reports that Wizz Air shareholders attending the carrier’s annual general meeting “have voted in favor of buying a further 75 Airbus A321neo... -
USAF Expects Boeing to Retrofit KC-46 with Remote Vision System in Two Months
2 August 2023
Aviation Week reports that the US Air Force (USAF) says it expects The Boeing Company “to be able to retrofit a KC-46 with the new Remote Vision System... -
Final Antares 230+ Rocket Lifts Off to Resupply ISS
2 August 2023
Spaceflight Insider reports that in near-perfect weather, the final Antares 230+ rocket “took to the skies to send the Cygnus cargo spacecraft on its way to the International Space Station.” -
Senior Forecasts Strong Second Half as Demand Increases
1 August 2023
Reuters reports that Senior “forecast a strong second half of the year on Monday, after adjusted profits for the first six months doubled, propelled by easing supply chain... -
Northrop Grumman Prepares for Final Antares Flight
1 August 2023
Space News reports that a Cygnus cargo spacecraft “is set to launch to the International Space Station on the final flight... -
US Airline Maintenance Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels
31 July 2023
Aviation Week reported that a new report by investment bank Jeffries says that American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines collectively “spent $2.1 billion... -
India Launches Seven Satellites
31 July 2023
Space News reports that India successfully “launched seven Singaporean satellites into low Earth orbit July 29 on its workhorse PSLV rocket.” -
Honeywell Debuts Avionics Upgrades for Gulfstream
28 July 2023
Aviation International News reports that an upgrade to Honeywell’s Primus Epic avionics “is now available for the Gulfstream G650/650ER.” -
SpaceX Launches 22 Starlink Satellites After Scrubbing Separate Mission
28 July 2023
UPI reports that SpaceX “launched a Falcon 9 rocket with a payload of 22 Starlink satellites into space early Friday from Florida’s famed Cape Canaveral... -
AAM to Take on Bigger Role in Oshkosh
27 July 2023
Aerospace America reports that crowds at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual AirVenture show “sweltered in the heat and breathed in air hazy... -
Lockheed Martin Contracted by NASA to Design, Test New Nuclear-Powered Propulsion System
27 July 2023
The New York Times reports NASA and DARPA have announced that Lockheed Martin has been selected “to design, build and test a propulsion system that could one day speed astronauts on a trip to Mars... -
Airlines Form Coalition to Provide Feedback to Boeing and NASA on X-66A Demonstrator
26 July 2023
AirInsight reports that five major US airlines “have formed a sustainable aviation coalition that will provide feedback to Boeing and NASA on the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing... -
Falcon Heavy Launch Scheduled for Late Wednesday
26 July 2023
The Orlando (FL) Sentinel reports that SpaceX is “rolling out its powerful Falcon Heavy for a late-night launch Wednesday... -
Textron Unveils Denali Turboprop Single
25 July 2023
Aviation Week reports that Textron Aviation’s Beechcraft Denali “is making its public debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, where the new turboprop single attracted a stream of interest... -
Commercial Space Industry Projected to Experience 41% Growth Over Next Five Years
25 July 2023
Fortune reports that the global space economy “grew 8% to $546 billion in 2022 and is projected to climb another 41% over the next five years... -
NASA Extends Work on Hydrogen Fueled and Cooled Airliner Concept
24 July 2023
Aviation Week reported that NASA “signed a Space Act Agreement with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to extend work on a zero-emission aircraft... -
Space Force to Increase Rocket Launch Purchases
24 July 2023
CNBC reported the US Space Force “plans to buy even more rocket launches from companies in the coming years than previously expected... -
FAA Proposes Regulation Changes Clearing Runway for Electric Aviation
21 July 2023
Aviation Week reports that the FAA “is proposing changes to the regulations for light-sport aircraft (LSA) that would allow electric propulsion systems... -
Pew Poll: Americans See Lunar, Mars Missions as Low Priorities for NASA
21 July 2023
The Washington Post reports most Americans believe NASA’s top priority should be monitoring asteroids that could strike the Earth instead of returning astronauts to the Moon... -
Used Helo Sales Dip as Prices Continue to Rise
20 July 2023
Aviation International News reports that Consultancy Aero Asset “is reporting that retail sales of used turbine single-engine helicopters in the first half... -
ESA Readies for ‘Assisted Reentry’ of Aeolus
20 July 2023
Space News reports that the European Space Agency “is in the final stages of performing an ‘assisted reentry’ of an Earth science spacecraft... -
Is an ‘Industry Killer’ Coming for Advanced Air Mobility?
19 July 2023
Aerospace America reports that among the proposed rules “in the United States for the coming class of electric air taxis... -
NASA Sends 4 CubeSats into LEO
19 July 2023
ExecutiveBiz reports that NASA “has deployed a set of four small satellites to low Earth orbit aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron launch vehicle to test autonomous spacecraft swarm... -
KC-135R Completes First Commercial Aerial Refueling of USAF Aircraft
18 July 2023
Aviation Week reports that a privately owned Boeing KC-135R “refueled two U.S. Air Force aircraft in late June... -
NASA Showcases Crew Modules for Artemis II, III, and IV
18 July 2023
Gizmodo reports that the crew modules for NASA’s Artemis II, III, and IV missions “are currently stationed next to one another at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center... -
Rafale Purchase by Indian Navy is Major Blow to Super Hornet’s Future
17 July 2023
Aviation Week reported that the announced selection by the Indian Navy of a French fighter “is another blow to the future of Boeing’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet assembly line in St. Louis.” -
SpaceX Launches Another Batch of Starlink Satellites
17 July 2023
UPI reports that SpaceX “launched its latest round of Starlink communication satellites from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida just before midnight Saturday.”... -
Pratt & Whitney Moves Ahead on F-35 ECU Program
14 July 2023
Aviation Week reports that Pratt & Whitney now “has 400 engineers working on a major upgrade for the F135 engine that powers the Lockheed Martin F-35... -
SpaceX’s Starlink Launch Scrubs Seconds Before Liftoff, Rescheduled for Weekend
14 July 2023
Florida Today reports that SpaceX’s latest attempt “at launching another batch of Starlink internet satellites... -
USAF Aims to Finish C-130H Repairs by September
13 July 2023
Aviation Week reports that the US Air Force “will complete repairs on all... -
India’s Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing Mission Set to Launch
13 July 2023
SPACE reports that India’s second attempt “at a daring, homegrown moon landing will kick off this week.” The nation’s Chandrayaan-3 mission... -
Honda Subsidiary Will Build its New Light Aircraft Model at North Carolina Factory
12 July 2023
The AP reports Honda Aircraft Co. “will develop and build a longer-range version of its light aircraft in central North Carolina, generating 280 additional jobs... -
Ariane 5 Retirement Leaves Europe With a Launch Crisis
12 July 2023
Spaceflight Now reports that Europe is “facing months without its own independent access to space for large satellites following... -
How Airports Can Prepare for Future Electric Aircraft Operations
11 July 2023
Aviation Today reports that engineering firm WSP “has taken the lead in assisting airports in the preparations for electric aircraft. With electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles... -
SpaceX Extends Record to 16 Missions for Falcon 9 Rocket
11 July 2023
Aviation Week reports that SpaceX “launched the same Falcon 9 rocket for a record 16th time on July 9 and then landed... -
NTSB to Investigate Engine Fire on Boeing 737 MAX
10 July 2023
The AP reported that the NTSB “will investigate an engine fire that was discovered on a United Airlines Boeing 737 Max after the plane landed in Newark... -
Space Force to Require Two Missions Prior to Using ULA’s Vulcan Centaur Rocket
10 July 2023
Aviation Week reported that “despite delays with United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) new Vulcan Centaur rocket, the U.S. Space Force will require two missions... -
US Sees Uptick in Fatal Business Aviation Accidents in First Half of 2023
7 July 2023
Aviation International News reports there were four fatal crashes of US-registered business jets in the first half of 2023, resulting... -
Collision Avoidance Maneuvers by Starlink Satellites Increasing Exponentially
7 July 2023
SPACE reports Starlink satellites had “to swerve more than 25,000 times between Dec. 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023 to avoid potentially dangerous... -
Airbus Deliveries Reportedly Up 6% for First Half of 2023
6 July 2023
Reuters reports industry sources indicated on Thursday that Airbus deliveries “increased by 6% in the first half of the year to reach 316 aircraft. -
NASA Reestablishes Contact With Ingenuity Mars Helicopter
6 July 2023
Spaceflight Now reports, “NASA engineers are prepping the miniature Mars helicopter Ingenuity for its 53rd flight across the surface of the Red Planet... -
Airbus Helicopters Aims to Test Three New Technology Demonstrators by Year’s End
5 July 2023
Aviation International News reports that the Airbus H160 helicopter got closer to FAA certification this month with the Federal Aviation Administration’s issuance... -
India’s Space Industry Sees Rapid Growth
5 July 2023
The New York Times reports that from humble beginnings in 1963, India’s space industry “has found much surer footing. -
AFRL to Test Air Traffic Management System for UAVs, eVTOLs
3 July 2023
Aviation Week reported that the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Information Directorate and Afwerx have “recently installed... -
SpaceX Cargo Dragon Splashes Down Off Florida With ISS Payload
3 July 2023
Aviation Week reported SpaceX’s “28th NASA-contracted Cargo Dragon resupply mission” to the ISS splashed down off the Florida coast on Friday... -
CAE Projects That Aviation Industry Requires 1.3M New Professionals by 2032
30 June 2023
Aviation International News reports that the global civil aviation industry “will need a combined 1.3 million new professionals by 2032 to support the growing... -
SpaceX Cargo Dragon Departs ISS
30 June 2023
Aviation Week reports that NASA’s 28th SpaceX-contracted Cargo Dragon resupply mission spacecraft “departed the International Space Station (ISS) June 29... -
First Joby EVTOL Prototype Rolls Off Assembly Line
29 June 2023
Aviation Week reports that Joby Aviation “has rolled out the first prototype of its S4 electric-vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft... -
NASA Solicits Ideas for Artemis III Landing Experiments
29 June 2023
SPACE reports that NASA is “soliciting the scientific community for ideas about instruments and experiments that could... -
Air Travel Disruptions Continue in Wake of Severe Storms
28 June 2023
CNN reports that air travel disruptions continued for the fourth day Tuesday, “with more than 7,000 flights across the United States delayed or canceled after powerful storms... -
Odin Space Prepares to Begin Detecting Orbital Debris
28 June 2023
Space News reports that Odin Space is “preparing to start detecting tiny but potentially dangerous pieces of orbital debris in the coming weeks from a sensor on a recently launched space tug.” -
Volocopter to Partner with Safran on Next-Gen Electric Powertrain
27 June 2023
Aviation Today reports that Volocopter “signed an agreement with Safran Electrical & Power last week that includes plans for developing a next-generation... -
Ariane 5 Launch Scheduled for July 4
27 June 2023
Spaceflight Now reports that Europe’s last Ariane 5 rocket “is now scheduled to lift off July 4 after being grounded for more than two weeks due... -
NASA’s X-57 Program Concludes with No Flight
26 June 2023
Aviation Week reported that after struggling for years “with a variety of technical problems and setbacks, NASA has decided... -
SpaceX to Launch Euclid Dark Energy Probe
26 June 2023
SPACE reported that Euclid, a dark matter and dark energy hunter, is “scheduled to launch atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on July 1... -
Airbus Outsells Boeing as Both Rack Up Huge Order Totals in Paris
23 June 2023
Bloomberg reports that at the Paris Air Show, Airbus came in ahead of The Boeing Company “in the closely watched contest for airplane orders... -
Terran, Safran to Partner on Satellite Propulsion
23 June 2023
Space News reports that satellite manufacturer Terran Orbital “has signed an agreement with French aerospace giant Safran to explore U.S.-based production of satellite propulsion systems... -
Airbus Seeing New Materials Shortages Emerge in Aerospace Supply Chain
22 June 2023
Aviation Week reports that “Airbus is seeing new materials shortages emerge in the aerospace supply chain as other issues that have dominated in recent months begin to settle down.” -
ULA’s Delta 4 Heavy Launches NRO Satellite
22 June 2023
Space News reports that United Launch Alliance “launched a classified National Reconnaissance Office spy satellite on a Delta 4 Heavy rocket June 22 at 5:18 a.m. Eastern from...