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July 29, 2026
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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…
The USAF is developing tactics, techniques, and procedures for it future uncrewed fighter fleet. The US Air Force has conducted another exercise with the Anduril YFQ-44A collaborative combat…
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Boeing is still working with NASA to determine when to fly its CST-100 Starliner commercial crew vehicle on a cargo mission to the International Space Station. The post Boeing still working with…
United plans to eventually replace its premium 757 fleet with A321XLR aircraft.
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July 28, 2026
DAYTON, Ohio–Air Force leadership is consulting with Air Education and Training Command (AETC) on uses for F-35As that lack radars, as the bulkhead for Northrop Grumman‘s [NOC] future APG-85 radar […]
A spacecraft launched nearly a month ago in a high-risk bid to boost the orbit of a NASA astrophysics satellite is suffering attitude control problems that could jeopardize its mission. The post…
On second-quarter revenue of 24.56 billion euros, Boeing recorded a loss of 428 million dollars for the period, according to the figures it has made public.
Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Australia and the U.S. Navy, has successfully supported Taipan Strike 26, a live fire test of a developmental Medium Range Ground Based Air…
Today, the U.S. government awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) a seven-year undefinitized contract action (UCA) modification for up to $53.86 billion for PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE)...
The CCA Experimental Operations Unit tested the uncrewed aircraft in Agile Combat Employment scenarios in a realistic operational environment at Creech AFB. The U.S. Air Force is continuing testing…
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For many 747-400 freighters, the cost of a major engine overhaul can exceed the market value of the airframe itself.
Venture hands over more than 1,000 Leap powerplants in first six months. French aerospace firm Safran has hiked its full-year forecast for CFM International Leap engine deliveries, expecting a “high…
Looks like everything is on track so far for an Aug. 30 launch.
JOHANNESBURG — The European Space Agency is moving ahead with plans to examine the feasibility of repurposing Lunar Link, a communications system developed for NASA’s now-paused Gateway space…
The two variants are the last of the MAX family awaiting certification.
Free for nonsubscribers By Karl Sinclair July 28, 2026, © Leeham News: Boeing chief executive Kelly Ortberg has reiterated that the airframer expects to soon secure an amended type certificate for…
Keith’s note. 2025 was a bad year for NASA due to DOGE and lack of real leadership. Then Jared Issacman arrived to help NASA get its mojo back. Well, 2026 […] The post Putting Some Air Back Into…
According to NASA, two of the three reaction wheels that control the spacecraft's alignment have failed, and there are problems with one of the spacecraft's thruster systems.
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