Industry News
News about the aerospace industry curated by AIAA staff
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Bristow Plans to Acquire Up to 55 Alia 250 eVTOL Aircraft
12 August 2022
Aviation International News reports that Bristow “is continuing to expand into the advanced air mobility (AAM) market... -
NASA to Dismantle Lunar Gantry Crane at Langley Research Center
12 August 2022
Aerospace America reported that NASA plans to demolish the lunar gantry crane, citing “annual maintenance costs... -
United Airlines Puts Down Deposit on Archer Aviation eVTOLs
11 August 2022
The Wall Street Journal reports that United Airlines has made the first actual cash commitment... -
Artemis I’s Orion Capsule to Test Heat Shield
11 August 2022
Aviation Week reports that at the close of the upcoming “Artemis I test flight, an uncrewed -
SpaceX Launches 52 More Starlink Satellites
10 August 2022
Spaceflight Now reports that SpaceX “launched a Falcon 9 rocket and 52 more Starlink internet satellites... -
Boeing Shifts 787 Focus to Delivery, Production Pace
10 August 2022
Aviation Week reports that The Boeing Company is shifting its 787... -
NASA to Consider Every Agency Astronaut for Artemis Missions
9 August 2022
SPACE reports that NASA announced Friday that it is considering every agency astronaut for Artemis missions. -
Vertical Aerospace Secures $100M In Funds for VX4 Development
9 August 2022
Aviation Week reports that Vertical Aerospace “has secured a $100 million... -
NASA Taps Private Companies to Develop New Low Earth Orbit Space Stations
8 August 2022
SPACE reports space industry leaders “gathered in Washington, D.C. last week for NASA’s 11th annual... -
US Navy Hands Over First Modified CN-235 MPA to RMAF
8 August 2022
Bloomberg reported that the US Navy “has officially handed over the first of three modified... -
Blue Origin Launches Sixth New Shepard Flight
5 August 2022
CBS News reports that Blue Origin “launched its sixth New Shepard... -
Canada Releases Draft Solicitation for VTOL UAS
5 August 2022
Aviation Week reports that the Public Services and Procurement Canada... -
NASA On Track for SLS Rollout
4 August 2022
Aviation Week reports that NASA “is on track to complete work on its first Space Launch System... -
Argonne National Laboratory Researches Supersonic Turbulence, Publish Findings In AIAA Journal
4 August 2022
HPCWire reports that researchers at the Argonne National Laboratory are using supercomputing to study... -
Roscosmos Chief Clarifies Comments About ISS Departure
3 August 2022
SPACE reports that Roscosmos head Yuri Borisov “expanded on comments he made last week indicating... -
Business Aircraft Activity Continues to Grow at Record Pace
3 August 2022
Aviation International News reports that European and North American “business aircraft activity continued... -
NASA Releases RFI for Astronaut Rescue Services
2 August 2022
ExecutiveGov reports that NASA “is seeking industry input on capabilities and ideas for astronaut crew rescue... -
Sikorsky: Use of Additive Manufacturing Has Reduced Lead-Time for Aircraft Components
2 August 2022
Aviation International reports that Sikorsky said that the “use of additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing... -
USAF Grounds F-35 Fleet Over Faulty Component
1 August 2022
Bloomberg reported that the “US Air Force has grounded its fleet of F-35 jets temporarily, citing a potentially faulty... -
Congress Approves ISS Mission Extension to 2030
1 August 2022
The Orlando (FL) Sentinel reported that Congress has passed the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022... -
NASA: Pair of Ingenuity-Inspired Helicopters Will be Part of Mars Sample Return Mission
29 July 2022
CNET News reports that NASA said Wednesday a pair of rotorcraft inspired by the Ingenuity helicopter “will be a key... -
Supply Disruptions Threaten Second Half for Aerospace Companies
29 July 2022
Reuters reports that major aerospace companies “are sounding the alarm on their supply chains... -
NASA to Launch Two More Mini-Helicopters to Mars to Help Return Samples
28 July 2022
The AP reports that NASA “is launching two more mini helicopters to Mars... -
Zephyr UAV Sets New Record for Longest Uncrewed Flight
28 July 2022
SPACE reports that Airbus’ Zephyr S “took off from the U.S. Army’s Yuma Proving Ground on June 15... -
Boeing Increases Aviation Personnel Demand Forecast
27 July 2022
Aviation International News reports that The Boeing Company’s 2022 Pilot and Technician Outlook “sees a need for 2.1 million personnel... -
BBC Profiles Tiangong Space Station
27 July 2022
BBC News reports on China’s Tiangong space station. China “launched a 23-tonne research lab module... -
SpaceX Launches Sixth Falcon 9 In 17 Days
26 July 2022
Spaceflight Now reported that SpaceX “sent a Falcon 9 rocket aloft Sunday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with 53 more satellites... -
US Army Behind Zephyr HAPS Flight
26 July 2022
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SLS Set to Fly Soon
25 July 2022
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Ampaire Flies Hybrid Electric EEL from Camarillo to Oshkosh
25 July 2022
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Crew-5 Launch Delayed to Late September
22 July 2022
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Wisk Aero Details Electric Test Aircraft, Production Plans
22 July 2022
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Commercial Spaceflight Revolutionizing Space Travel
21 July 2022
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Boom Supersonic, Northrop Grumman to Build High-Speed Emergency Response Military Aircraft
21 July 2022
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NASA Selects SpaceX Falcon Heavy for Next Space Telescope Launch
20 July 2022
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GE Aviation Conducts First High-Voltage, High-Altitude Test
20 July 2022
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NASA, Roscosmos to Conduct Integrated Crewed Flights to ISS
19 July 2022
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Aerospace Industry Looks Towards Low-Emission Future
19 July 2022
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American Airlines Reserves an Order of 50 Air Taxis from Vertical Aerospace
18 July 2022
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US, Russia to Continue Ride-Sharing Agreement; Roscosmos Gains New CEO
18 July 2022
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Zipline, MultiCare to Begin UAV Delivery of Medical Supplies in Tacoma, WA in 2024
15 July 2022
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SpaceX Launches CRS-25 Resupply Mission to ISS
15 July 2022
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Zephyr S Sets Another New Record for Longest Uncrewed Flight
14 July 2022
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Vega C Makes Maiden Flight
14 July 2022
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Boeing Deliveries Reach Highest Monthly Total Since 2019
13 July 2022
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Rocket Lab Launches NROL-162 Payload into Orbit
13 July 2022
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Space Industry Warned of Recession Impact
12 July 2022
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France Retires Mirage 2000C
12 July 2022
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USN Tests SMAMD System on MQ-8C
11 July 2022
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Starlink Maritime Ready for Yachts, Ships, Oil Rigs
11 July 2022
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X-37B Sets New Spaceflight Record
8 July 2022
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Iris Automation Partners with Sagetech Avionics for UAV Collision Avoidance
8 July 2022
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Aurora Flight Sciences to Build Spaceplane Launch Platform Aircraft for Virgin Galactic
7 July 2022
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Dovetail Electric to Offer Electric, Hydrogen Refits to Turboprop Aircraft
7 July 2022
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FCC Approves Starlink for Moving Vehicles
6 July 2022
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FAA Issues Waivers for Beyond Line-of-Sight UAV Operations
6 July 2022
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ULA’s Atlas 5 Launches Two Space Force Satellites to Test Early Warning Technology
5 July 2022
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3-D Printing Poised to Play Major Role in Manufacturing
5 July 2022
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SpaceX Completes 27th Mission of 2022
1 July 2022
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NASA Begins Search for Sustainable X-Plane Demo
1 July 2022
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US Army Identifies Ramjet PRSM as Long-Term Solution for MRC System
30 June 2022
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ULA to Launch US Space Force Satellites on Thursday
30 June 2022
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Cygnus Boosts ISS Orbit, Departs for Earth after Booster Test
29 June 2022
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Gulfstream G800 Completes First Flight
29 June 2022
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CAPSTONE Launched Tuesday Morning
28 June 2022
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Boeing Hiring in Order to Ramp Up 737 MAX Production
28 June 2022
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NASA Launches Rocket from Australia’s Northern Territory
27 June 2022
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Production Hampered by Production Flaws
27 June 2022
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NASA Selects Design Concepts for Lunar Nuclear Power Stations
24 June 2022
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Beta Technologies Flies Alia Aircraft between Amazon Air Hubs
24 June 2022
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Chinese Military Analyst Releases Plan to Hack Starlink
23 June 2022
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Lufthansa Group CEO Sees Healthier Airline Industry Long-Term
23 June 2022
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Voyager Spacecraft to Power Down Systems after 44 Years
22 June 2022
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FAA Approves Zipline’s Drone-Delivery Service
22 June 2022
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South Korea Launches First Homegrown Space Rocket
21 June 2022