Aviation and space news
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July 23, 2026
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The 787 burns less fuel. The A330neo can carry more passengers. Per person, the comparison is closer than you might expect.
With the US war of aggression against Iran flaring up again, an international mine-clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz is becoming increasingly unlikely – and the two vessels sent into…
<p>The Jabiru J432 is a standard light sport aircraft, with a twist: two podded engines protruding from the nose. The unusual aircraft made its U.S. debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin, an…
<p>The Jabiru J432 is a standard light sport aircraft, with a twist: two podded engines protruding from the nose. The unusual aircraft made its U.S. debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin, an…
Senator Mark Kelly, former NASA Astronaut and retired Navy Aviator, is being considered as a Presidential candidate for the Democratic Party.
PAC-2 GEM-T missiles are not generally as capable as their PAC-3 counterparts, but the Army needs all the Patriots it can get. The post U.S. Army Is Buying Older PAC-2 Patriot Missiles For The First…
L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract from General Dynamics Electric Boat to provide battery monitoring systems for the U.S. Navy's Virginia- and Columbia-class submarine programs.
The jet offers some true modern comforts.
Keith’s note: GAO issued NASA: Assessments of Major Projects. Artemis are doing better but personnel layoffs and budget cuts pose a threat. What GAO Found Most of the National Aeronautics […] The…
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BAE Systems, Boeing and Saab have teamed up to offer Boeing’s new T-7A Red Hawk advanced jet trainer for the UK Royal Air Force’s next-generation fast-jet training program. It will… Continue reading…
"We have to do what we can to ensure that the country makes it through the challenges that we're dealing with here, and that is the message that we're going to be taking to colleges and universities."
Crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans transport the 130-foot-tall liquid hydrogen tank out of a production cell inside the main factory building into a detached test building on a…
Crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans transport the 130-foot-tall Artemis IV liquid hydrogen tank out of a production cell inside the main factory building into a detached test…
NASA MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) mission scientists have uncovered a key puzzle piece in understanding certain types of auroras on Mars, finding that they form in a similar way to…
The degree of survivability for future massed modular aircraft (MMA) is a key question for the program. This month, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and U.S. Air Force announced MMA to replace […]…
Global Aviation Round-Up from Aircraft Value Intelligence (AVN) Editor’s Note: To watch John’s concise video analysis of Boeing’s latest quarterly operating results (for the first quarter of 2026)…
Later today, SpaceX is gearing up for its next attempt at launching its 13th Starship test flight from Starbase, Texas. The previous attempt on July 16 was aborted just before liftoff due to issues…
Europe’s largest emergency aerial service operator Avincis has signed a new lease, bringing in extra Super Scoopers to… The post Avincis leases extra Super Scoopers from US firm to combat Portugal’s…
Pratt & Whitney Canada has begun ground testing a hybrid-electric propulsion system ahead of planned flight tests in 2027.
After eight months aboard the International Space Station for his first mission, NASA astronaut Chris Williams is preparing to return to Earth. During his assignment, Williams contributed to…
Lockheed Martin’s second-quarter earnings look much stronger than last year, largely because a set of one-time losses from… The post Lockheed Martin’s Q2 2026 profit jumps as prior-year contract…
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Tim Clark said this is due to the massive amount of repair work needed to incorporate design changes that have come up during the lengthy certification process.
Luxair converts two options into firm orders for the Boeing 737-10 at Farnborough 2026 and takes options on two more.
NASA has long eyed the moon's south pole for its first crewed Artemis landing. But Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover says the agency should target an easier and safer place to touch down.
Juno, the NASA probe with a significant Italian contribution, reveals new details about Jupiter's moon
23-07-2026 Airbuss, together with industrial and academic partners from the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States, has launched the LEIA (Large Scale Integration Demonstrator of..
15,000th Air-to-Ground Protocol Converter (APC) produced for the FAA’s Brand-New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) Milestone supports the world’s largest aviation communications modernization…
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, announced that it will integrate its proven MATRIX™ autonomy suite into BETA Technologies’ ALIA MV250 hybrid-vertical‑take‑off‑and‑landing (hVTOL) aircraft. The…
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Republic of Korea Air Force flew together in tight formation… The post Australian F-35As, South Korean KF-16s fly together to mark 75-year friendship…
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and Safran Helicopter Engines announced today the signing of an agreement to jointly explore areas of cooperation in existing and emerging vertical lift…
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