Aviation and space news
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July 30, 2026
In this episode, David Ariosto speaks with former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, who is now the CEO of Quantum Space. Bridenstine talks about the strategic shift to proliferation in low […] The…
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Global Aviation Round-Up from Aircraft Value Intelligence (AVN) The order books at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow told an encouraging story for Boeing. When the four-day event wrapped up…
DAYTON, Ohio—Pratt & Whitney‘s Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) for the F-35 fighter’s F135 engine is to have a critical design review (CDR) in August. After CDR, ECU is to undergo […] The post F135 Engine…
The clock is ticking for this aviation legend. Airlines have more than one option as a replacement, but which will they pick?
The dynamic aircraft offered a lot to customers, but sold poorly.
In the early hours of Aug. 5 (UTC), an abandoned SpaceX rocket stage is expected to slam into the Moon at around 5,406 miles per hour (8,700 km/h). Launched in January 2025, the rocket sent two…
The new agreement will help passengers connect to nearly 30 destinations across the U.S. and Canada.
Keith’s note: the NASA Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) just sent this out to all NASA employees asking them to review: Whistleblower Disclosures notice; NASA Policies, Merit […]…
NASA astronaut Deniz Burnham will embark on her first mission to the International Space Station, serving as an Expedition 76 flight engineer. Burnham will launch aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-30…
As small uncrewed surface vessels proliferate, the threat they potentially pose will grow, and rules of engagement will have to adapt. The post Chinese Destroyer’s Encounter With U.S. Drone Boat…
On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed the plan to rebuild Dulles International Airport (DUL) in Washington. The cost is estimated to reach $22 billion. The Airport’s…
The U.S. Air Force’s 355th Wing conducted the final flight with the A-10C Thunderbolt II at Davis-Monthan AFB, as the service ends A-10 operations at the installation. The A-10C Thunderbolt IIs…
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The airlines intends to take 21 aircraft, including 737-800s and 737 Max 8s, a report says. Bangladesh carrier US-Bangla Airlines will acquire 21 Boeing 737s and is considering introducing more…
The seasonal route will operate daily using an Airbus A330neo.
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The aircraft will be used for long-range and reliability testing ahead of deliveries expected in 2027
In this July 6, 2026, image, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) reveals the nearby galaxy Centaurus A, exposing the dusty structures and hidden activity that shape…
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) reveals the nearby galaxy Centaurus A, exposing the dusty structures and hidden activity that shape this unusual system.
The Navy’s carrier delivery aircraft completed its final in-service flight after joining the Blue Angels over Pensacola.
Aircraft set for ETOPS and function-and-reliability testing ahead of planned 2027 deliveries
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule requiring aircraft radio altimeter systems to meet minimum interference-tolerance performance requirements, part of a…
Researchers used NASA satellite imagery, along with ground observations, to track changes in the diets of penguins on Antarctica's Danger Islands.
Leidos has secured a new task order from the US Air Force's Air Combat Command Acquisition Management and Integration Center.
The freighter jet is still expected to enter service in 2027, ahead of Boeing's rival 777-8F
The USMC received the last of its 359 MV-22B tilt-rotor aircraft, which will remain the mainstay of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) aerial logistics until 2055. The U.S. Marine Corps…
C.H. Robinson delivered strong Q2 2026 results, with adjusted operating income rising 20% year-on-year as the company reached mid-cycle operating margin targets in both North American Surface…
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed allowing the agency to waive requirements under 13 federal environmental… The post FAA proposes waiving environmental rules to speed…
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SpaceX has identified a massive total addressable market (TAM) for Starlink Mobile … but many people have expressed doubts. Let’s look at the technical issues that matter. A detailed analysis […]…
The carrier now plans flights to 12 US and Canadian airports, with record flights. See more here!
The U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT), the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) and United Airlines have announced plans for a redevelopment programme at Washington Dulles…
Next week, Earth’s moon is due for a human-made, high-speed thumping of an identified flying object – a spent SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage. The event is a literal “dust up” on the lunar landscape…
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