Aviation and space news
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July 21, 2026
DARPA-backed vehicle will install propulsion pods on three commercial satellites in geostationary orbit The post SpaceX launches Northrop mission to extend the life of aging satellites appeared…
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Folding wingtips were neither necessary nor practical on the 777 until today.
Hawaiian Airlines-branded Boeing 737-800s will replace the retiring Boeing 717 fleet, bringing proven, reliable aircraft with premium interiors and fast, free Starlink Wi-Fi to Neighbor Island…
Additional Boeing 737-800BCF aircraft expand the airline’s freighter fleet to nine, providing greater aircraft allocation flexibility. The post Alaska Airlines, Inc. doubles cargo capacity with…
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<p>Boeing's annual forecast of expected demand for pilots over the next 20 years ticked up to 674,000, with the industry relying on advanced technology to transform aviation training and increase…
<p>Boeing's annual forecast of expected demand for pilots over the next 20 years ticked up to 674,000, with the industry relying on advanced technology to transform aviation training and increase…
Media are invited to join NASA for a virtual news conference at 2 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, July 29, to preview the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope mission, scheduled to launch from the agency’s…
The Pentagon’s $1.1 billion Drone Dominance Program (DDP) plans to award $32 million for “reusable bomber/dropper” prototypes–with “additional orders planned”–in the latest instance of DoD’s…
<p>Blackshape Aircraft’s U.S. distributor is showcasing the 916iS Prime Veloce at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin. The Italy-based manufacturer’s Gabriél is on display at the…
<p>Blackshape Aircraft’s U.S. distributor is showcasing the 916iS Prime Veloce at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin. The Italy-based manufacturer’s Gabriél is on display at the…
The Pentagon wants $21B to replace the weapons it already has used as alarm bells ring about sustaining the conflict with available munitions going forward. The post Munitions Expenditures In Iran…
<p>Lycoming Engines is extending the time between overhauls to 2,600 hours for a wide range of engines, the company announced July 20.</p>
<p>Lycoming Engines is extending the time between overhauls to 2,600 hours for a wide range of engines, the company announced July 20.</p>
By Emme Hornung Boeing Plaza, the central display area at AirVenture, is home to some of the biggest and most iconic aircraft featured each year. With featured aircraft rotating on a nearly daily…
Northrop Grumman took another charge for the solid rocket boosters it provides for the Vulcan Centaur and suggested updated motors might not be ready until the end of the year. The post Northrop…
Northrop Grumman [NOC] on Tuesday reported another charge on a large solid rocket motor program that suffered an anomaly during a launch in February, and also said development work on […]
Washington, D.C.— July 21, 2026 —The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) is pleased to welcome Overview Energy, Loft Orbital, and Star Catcher as new associate members — companies advancing…
Luxembourg's national airline grows its Boeing 737 firm order book to twelve aircraft, adding two additional options as part of its fleet renewal strategy.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is set to launch the Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV-1) mission from Florida… The post Falcon 9 to launch MRV-1 robotic servicing spacecraft for Northrop Grumman appeared first on…
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Tuesday (July 21), a day after aborting its first liftoff attempt.
As of July 20, the public can access data from the two powerful radar instruments aboard the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite. Teams in the United States and India will release…
NASA Langley’s “Stars, Stripes, and Supernovas – Symphony Under the Stars” event brought employees, families, and community members together for an evening filled with music, connection, and…
The three-blade carbon fiber composite propeller now available for most Bonanza A36, G36, and A36TC models. Key Takeaways: • Navigator STC expands to include most Bonanza A36, G36, and A36TC models…
French aircraft manufacturer Elixir Aircraft introduced the Elixir+ family of light trainers at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, revealing three versions of the two-seat airplane priced from… The post…
NASA is partnering with SpaceX to outfit the Artemis III Orion spacecraft with Starlink laser communications terminals to assist with high-definition video transmissions and data-heavy mission…
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Boeing remains on track to deliver two new Air Force One jets in 2028, but meeting that target will require additional spending.
NASA has a new idea for a lunar rover, but the vehicle itself is already familiar. During a June 30 Moon Base update, the agency unveiled PROMISE – the Polar Rover for Observation, Mapping, and…
A United Airlines flight with 154 passengers and six crew safely diverted to Luke Air Force Base after powerful storms caused a low fuel emergency.
This composite of images taken by NASA’s Psyche mission shows the crescent of Mars grow as the spacecraft approached the planet for a gravity assist from May 2 to May 15, 2026. Because Psyche…
Uganda Airlines has announced the acquisition of eight Boeing aircraft, comprising four 737-8s and four 787-9s. This is the first order placed by the Ugandan national carrier with the…
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