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Know What's Happening in Aerospace
China tests 7.5‑tonne hydrogen‑turboprop cargo plane
China’s Aero Engine Corporation flew a 7.5‑tonne unmanned cargo aircraft powered by a 1‑megawatt hydrogen turboprop for 16 minutes, covering 36 km at 220 km/h and 300 m altitude. The test demonstrates the engine’s reliability and the country’s claim of a fully domestic hydrogen‑engine supply chain.
JetEffect celebrates 25 years, having completed more than 900 aircraft transactions. The U.S.-based broker handles turboprop, light, midsize, super‑midsize and long‑range business jets. Over half its workforce has been with the firm for more than two decades, enabling senior‑level advisory services. As an IADA‑accredited dealer and member of NBAA and NAFA, JetEffect emphasizes trust in an unregulated market.
Aerobits has opened a pre‑sale for its TR‑10 transponder, a 10‑W low‑power Mode A/C/S unit with optional ADS‑B extended squitter designed for small drones operating in Transponder Mandatory Zones. The 75‑gram, 53.5 × 43.5 × 18 mm device delivers +40 dBm output, a dynamic range of...
Benjamin Moseman's analysis traces the evolution of U.S. space assets from the limited satellite reconnaissance of Operation Linebacker II to the fully integrated, real‑time intelligence that powered the 2025 Operation Midnight Hammer. The article shows how early shortcomings in space‑based situational...
Interesting read: How China is masking drone flights in potential Taiwan rehearsal -including as a Belarusian cargo plane on aircraft tracking sites https://t.co/1kOmwyYslj
The U.S. Air Force says the sixth‑generation F‑47 fighter remains on schedule for its first flight in 2028, just three years after Boeing won the contract. Gen. Dale White praised Boeing’s rapid personnel ramp‑up and highlighted the aircraft’s projected combat...
Space Force is moving the upgraded Ground‑Based Optical Sensor (GBOSS) into operational testing at its second site in Maui, Hawaii, after the first configuration at White Sands Missile Range was approved. The modernized telescope doubles field of view, scans faster,...
Qantas will inaugurate the world’s first non‑stop scheduled service between Sydney and Las Vegas, launching on 29 December 2026 and operating through 12 March 2027. The seasonal route targets peak events such as the Consumer Electronics Show and leverages the...
The Massive Questions Surrounding A Major American Air War Against Iran With the U.S. at the precipice of war with Iran, we break down the glaring questions surround such an operation and the reasoning for it. Feature: https://t.co/rvgr7kX92g
Bipartisan House SS&T leadership has sent a ltr to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr asking him to rescind the "Space Modernization" Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) bc it goes beyond the FCC's regulatory authority over radiofrequency licenses. https://t.co/NHrYyotwoH
A U.S. Air Force C‑146A Wolfhound collided with a concrete barrier while attempting a road take‑off during a joint training exercise in Laoac, Pangasinan, injuring all five crew members. The drill, conducted with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, was...
Ukraine’s leading drone maker Ukrspecsystems opened a £200 million production and testing facility in Suffolk, creating up to 500 British jobs. The plant will manufacture SHARK, Mini‑SHARK and PD‑2 drones that have already inflicted nearly $3 billion of damage on Russian forces....
TriMas Corp reported third‑quarter 2025 net sales of $269 million, a 17% year‑over‑year increase driven by 16% organic growth and strong aerospace performance. Operating profit rose 34% to $30.3 million and adjusted EBITDA climbed 25% to $48 million, while adjusted EPS jumped 42%...
Thai AirAsia is targeting 6‑9% year‑on‑year revenue growth in 2026, driven by an expected 23.5 million passengers and an 85% load factor. The carrier will add five Airbus A320s to launch new China‑Chiang Mai services and expand fifth‑freedom routes. It is also...
Aerospace and federal contractors are struggling with traditional, snapshot‑based CMMI assessments that leave evidence collection to the last minute. The Defense Contract Audit Agency issued over 2,400 audits in FY2024, highlighting the growing demand for continuous, evidence‑driven process management. Momentum...
NASA's Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel's annual report is out today. Usually comes out in January but they said in December it would be late because of the Oct-Nov government shutdown. https://t.co/rUxrgbxucG
The Delta Air Lines Foundation has pledged $5 million to support the construction of Georgia Tech’s new Aerospace Engineering Building. The state‑of‑the‑art facility will expand research in advanced aircraft design, propulsion, materials, cybersecurity, autonomy, hydrogen and eVTOL technologies. Georgia Tech’s Daniel...
Rheinmetall unveiled an integrated asymmetric‑warfare stack at Enforce Tac 2026, combining the RCWS320C‑UAS counter‑drone weapon station, the 40 mm SSW40 squad support gun, and the portable FV‑014 loitering munition. All systems are tied into a unified command‑and‑control layer that fuses Gladius...
Senate Commerce will mark up the NASA authorization bill and the NOAA Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act on March 4, 10:00 am ET. (The latter was introduced today by Cruz & Cantwell: https://t.co/SOlKIgluOl)
NASA's Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel released its 2025 annual report, spotlighting a new recommendation that NASA craft a comprehensive 20‑year strategic vision for space exploration and operations. The guidance stresses risk‑based decision‑making, clear communication, and defined criteria for make‑manage‑buy choices....
We estimated the Zoljanah would have a 4,000-5,000 km range as a missile so yeah ... US and Soviet experience would suggest they are 2-3 years from an ICBM-class system following a decision to go for it.
There is a widespread misunderstanding about the @DefenseIntel claim that Iran could develop an ICBM on the basis of SLVs by 2035. The same document also says that by 2035, it could have 60 (SIX-OH) ICBMs. https://t.co/cEpVUZ7I5Y
Former FAA rotorcraft director David Downey has petitioned the agency to amend Parts 121 and 135 so that airline and charter employees receive mandatory human‑trafficking recognition and response training, a requirement he says Congress already mandated but the FAA has not codified....
FAA issues directive to address Boeing 737 circuit breaker issue that could cause excessively high temperatures in flight deck and cabin https://t.co/N9GmxmYtLu
Anduril's Fury has major T-38/F-5 vibes from the underside. Sort of like if an F-16 had too many drinks with an F-5E while on deployment and this thing popped out 9 months later. (Anduril photo) https://t.co/dI5yXAf6JZ
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and American Airlines CEO Robert Isom announced a $1 billion expansion of Concourse D’s Gate D60 at Miami International Airport. The three‑level project will convert the existing area into 17 new contact gates, upgraded boarding lounges, retail,...
Number Of Nuclear Warheads New Sentinel ICBMs Will Carry Now An Open Question We now know much more about the USAF's sprawling plans for new Sentinel ICBM silos with features not found on Minuteman III. https://t.co/AY6pVLb4xg
I added some new features to the Space Data Navigator tool, including a guided tour to show what it allows you to do and the ability to share links (like this) to custom charts you make. NRO Starshield Satellites https://t.co/LdKE7c3qtr
Ursa Major unveiled the HAVOC hypersonic missile system, a medium‑range weapon that can be launched from fighter jets, bombers, ground platforms and even from space. Powered by a liquid‑rocket engine, the missile can vary its speed in flight and be...
Tory told me yesterday this is still on track for launch later this year. He has the team working on adding a new payload to Blue Ring for the first test flight, but wasn't ready to offer specifics.
Researchers at NASA and ACS Earth and Space Chemistry have shown that recycled sewage, processed through a bioregenerative life‑support system (BLiSS), can chemically weather simulated lunar and Martian regolith, releasing key plant nutrients. After a 24‑hour shake, the effluent‑treated simulants...
Ok, by popular demand, here is shot of Blue Ring 1 in the factory under going testing. https://t.co/hyk05AdF4X
Intuitive Machines announced a $175 million equity investment following its January acquisition of Lanteris Space Systems, the former Maxar spacecraft manufacturing unit. The funding will expand the 1300 satellite platform, enhance near‑space network services, and pursue a solar‑system internet independent of...
Ken Bowersox just announced he is retiring from NASA. This comes a week after the release of the Starliner report.
A new Acta Astronautica paper by Blomqvist and Fritsche argues that Martian food systems must go beyond simple greenhouses, integrating production, post‑harvest, waste, preparation, and sociocultural elements. The authors warn that radiation, micro‑gravity cooking, and menu fatigue could jeopardize crew...
Ascent Solar Technologies has supplied its lightweight, flexible CIGS photovoltaic blankets to NOVI Space’s N‑1 ATLAS spacecraft. The N‑1 ATLAS, a toaster‑sized hyperspectral imaging satellite, will launch aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Transporter‑16 in March and generate 150 W of power. The integration...
The National Transportation Safety Board issued safety alert SA‑102 warning that ballistic parachute recovery systems can remain active after a crash, posing a danger to first responders. These rocket‑powered devices, like Cirrus CAPS, may deploy unexpectedly if activation cables stay...
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has launched the Lunar Surface Exploration Initiative (LSEI) Architecture Studies to shape Canada’s contributions to NASA’s Artemis program. The agency will fund up to two contracts per focus area—mining and in‑situ resource utilization (ISRU) and...
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) handled 30.1 million passengers in 2025, marking the first consecutive 30‑million‑plus years since 2018‑19. International traffic rose 7.5% to over 4.1 million passengers, driven by new routes from Aeroméxico, American Airlines and Frontier. Cargo volumes increased 7.4% to...
Delta Air Lines will resume seasonal nonstop service between Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport and Minneapolis‑Saint Paul International Airport, operating Saturdays from May 9 to August 8, 2026. The route, previously discontinued in 2021, will be flown on a 76‑seat CRJ‑900, offering travelers a...
Boulder Municipal Airport aims to start offering unleaded aviation fuel by late 2026, ahead of Colorado’s 2030 statewide leaded‑avgas phase‑out. The draft transition plan, due by Jan. 1, 2026, outlines annual reviews but omits specifics on fuel type, infrastructure, and financing. To...
NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway entered the International Space Station on Feb. 14, 2026 as the pilot of SpaceX Crew‑12, joining Expedition 74. The four‑person crew—Hathaway, Jessica Meir (NASA), Sophie Adenot (ESA) and Andrey Fedyaev (Roscosmos)—began a long‑duration microgravity research stint. Early investigations include...
China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force conducted its largest Red Sword exercise in late 2025, mobilising roughly 200‑250 aircraft across eight western bases and a 1,200‑nautical‑mile area. Satellite imagery revealed a massive buildup of infrastructure, including 60,000 sq ft of new hangars...
SLS booster now rolling back from launch pad in Florida as Isaacman-led NASA puts "best part is no part" into practice by removing rocket from Artemis. https://t.co/32nwXLbUKG
The Airbus A220 has emerged as a top‑performing narrow‑body within Airbus’s portfolio, outpacing expectations and delivering strong order growth. Its efficient Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan (GTF) engine has contributed to superior fuel burn and operating economics. The aircraft’s market...
Galaxia Mission Systems, the sole space‑sector firm among nine Nova Scotia recipients, secured a $218,750 repayable contribution from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. The funding, part of a $4 million regional allocation under the federal Defence Industrial Strategy, will expand Galaxia’s...
North Korea's "3.18 Revolution" liquid propellant rocket engine (LPRE) was co-developed with Iran. Iran released pictures of an itty bitty model of one at the space day last year. Might be for an SLV, but also makes a great ICBM...
Airbus and a coalition of airlines completed the GEESE wake‑energy retrieval trials, demonstrating that two A350s can rendez‑vous over the North Atlantic while maintaining vertical separation. The Pairing Assistance Tool coordinated flight paths in real time, achieving a 75% success...
The Australian Department of Defence has signed a three‑year agreement with DroneShield to enhance counter‑drone capabilities through joint research and technology sharing. The partnership will involve data exchange on emerging drone technologies via the Defence Science and Technology Group, and...
IAG Cargo announced a dedicated Aircraft on Ground (AOG) service that operates 24/7 across its 250‑destination network. The offering targets urgent transport of aircraft parts to minimize downtime and protect schedule integrity. Intel Market Research projects the AOG logistics market...
India’s ISRO confirmed that a pyrotechnic valve malfunction prevented the NVS‑02 navigation satellite from igniting its orbit‑raising engine, leaving it stranded in a geostationary transfer orbit. The valve failed to open because the command signal did not reach it, likely...
