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July 29, 2026
A month after contracts were awarded, GA-ASI and Anduril announced that their CCAs are already in production. The U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program took a major leap…
Why do aircraft made by Boeing feature slightly different noses to those made by Airbus?
In November 2025, NASA's Mars-bound ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) spacecraft launched from Cape Canaveral with special cargo on board: two camera systems designed…
Bangladesh’s US-Bangla Airlines will acquire 21 new Boeing aircraft as part of a major fleet expansion unveiled at… The post US-Bangla Airlines’ fleet set to surge with addition of 21 new Boeing…
The FAA is proposing changes to streamline commercial space licensing and reduce regulatory delays as the U.S. commercial space industry continues to grow.
Since their discovery by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope in 2022, little red dots (LRDs) have been the subject of great interest to astronomers. Understanding the nature of these extremely…
SpaceX continues to collect imagery of the vehicle as it floats in the Indian Ocean five days after its most recent flight test.
Service’s 359th and last example of high-speed rotorcraft was accepted from Bell Boeing partnership on 28 July. The US Marine Corps (USMC) has taken delivery of its 359th and final Bell Boeing…
Cargo conversion firm to provide engineering expertise as large multi-crew transports viewed as candidates for Condor system. Israel Aerospace Industries is looking to push forward the development…
Ray Williams’ progression at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, has uniquely prepared him for his new role. As part of NASA’s plan to restore core competencies by…
The FAA proposed a new airworthiness directive on July 27 requiring inspection of seat track fittings on 453 US-registered Boeing
A nonprofit government watchdog organization, American Oversight, reported on July 29, 2026, that it had obtained and released… The post Nonprofit watchdog releases TSA-ICE agreement amid airport…
In another case of quality control issues with the Boeing 737 MAX series, two MAX 8s that only began service with Brazilian airline GOL Linhas Aéreas six months ago are already expected to be parted…
Rocket Lab expects to carry out the first launch before the end of the year, with most missions flying from the company's new site at the Pacific Spaceport Complex.
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Space stocks did nothing but go vertical in the first half of the year (many were up well over 100%). Momentum was driven by SpaceX’s IPO and valuation, increased geopolitical conflict with the war…
NASA's Juno spacecraft has measured Jupiter's moon Io's subsurface temperature for the 1st time, providing new clues about the tidally-heated volcanic world. The post Juno measures fiery Io’s…
The Link vehicle, launched to raise the orbit of NASA's Swift space observatory, is having attitude control problems. The mission's success is at risk
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Modern commercial jet engines are among the most refined pieces of engineering ever developed. They are quieter, more fuel-efficient, and dramatically cleaner than the engines that powered earlier…
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Largest member of the MAX family now moves to final FAA review process
Boeing has completed planned certification flight tests of the smallest and largest 737 MAX jets, bringing much relief… The post Little and large: Boeing rounds off 737-7 and 737-10 certification…
Airbus Vs. Boeing The Boeing vs Airbus rivalry has shaped modern aviation, with each company taking unique approaches to design, technology, and passenger experience. According to Bristol…
Navy A-7E pilot tells why he had to keep his hands off the stick during cat launch in the Corsair II
Catapult shots Aircraft carriers are the centerpiece of America’s Naval forces – the most adaptable and survivable airfields in the world. US Navy flat tops support and operate aircraft that engage…
NASA has officially confirmed that the Roman Space Telescope has successfully completed fueling operations at its processing facilities, keeping the mission on track for launch.
The United States on Tuesday said it plans to exempt its private space sector from numerous environmental regulations to accelerate the pace of space launches and ramp up competition with China.
Boeing has finished the flight-test campaign for its largest 737 MAX variant and now moves to close certification Continue reading Boeing completes certification flight testing for the 737-10 at…
The spacecraft rushing to the rescue of an aging and sinking NASA telescope has run into its own problem.
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29 July 2026: They stand a good chance of ranking among the world's most expensive aircraft: the VC-25B, built on the basis of the Boeing 747-8, which will in future carry US presidents…
The US Federal Aviation Administration is rolling out a new initiative to streamline commercial space licensing, giving innovators a faster path forward.
Leonardo DRS, the 71.38%-owned US subsidiary of Leonardo, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Raft in an all-cash deal worth some 450 million dollars.
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MANCHESTER, UK — A Turkish Airlines long-haul flight bound for Canada made an unscheduled diversion to Manchester Airport on Tuesday after the flight crew reported a technical issue while cruising…
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