Here’s How Much Longer The Airbus A350-1000 Is Compared To The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
The Airbus A350‑1000 measures 242 ft 1 in, about 18 ft longer than Boeing’s 787‑10, which is 224 ft 0 in. It also offers a 9,000 nm range versus the 787‑10’s 6,330 nm, targeting high‑capacity long‑haul routes. Airbus has secured 367 firm orders for the A350‑1000, just ten more than the 787‑10’s order book, with 109 deliveries to date. Both manufacturers are exploring further stretches, with Airbus eyeing a potential A350‑2000 to serve the emerging 400‑seat market.
Avelo Airlines Extends Flights Through Fall 2026
Avelo Airlines announced it will keep its flight schedule active through mid‑November 2026, allowing bookings to more than 30 popular U.S. and Caribbean destinations. One‑way fares start at $42 and children 14 and under travel free with an adult. The carrier...
The Recipe for Innovation? An Alliance Between Art and Science.
Julio M. Ottino argues that true innovation emerges when art and science intersect, citing origami‑inspired NASA hardware as a modern example. He frames creativity as "cloud" thinking and execution as "clock" thinking, urging leaders to bridge these modes. Ottino offers...
How The F-35 Stacks Up Against The Eurofighter Typhoon In 2026
In 2026 the United Kingdom and Italy are the only NATO members operating both the Lockheed Martin F‑35 Lightning II and the Eurofighter Typhoon side by side. The F‑35 provides stealth, sensor fusion and networked warfare for contested environments, while the Typhoon...
Live Coverage: SpaceX to Launch 25 Starlink Satellites From the West Coast
SpaceX will lift off a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 2:10 a.m. PST on March 1, 2026, delivering 25 Starlink V2 Mini satellites for its global broadband network. The mission, designated Starlink 17‑23, uses booster B1082, which is on its 20th flight after...
The World's Weirdest Rotary Engine Is A 118-Year-Old French Spinner That Leaks Castor Oil Everywhere
The Gnome Omega, an 8‑liter seven‑cylinder rotary engine introduced in 1908, powered many World War I aircraft. Unlike later Wankel rotaries, the Gnome spun its cylinders and crankcase around a fixed crankshaft, delivering about 50 hp at 1,200 rpm. Its simple two‑state ignition,...
ANA VS JAL: Who Actually Dominates The Japan-US Market In 2026?
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) dominate Japan‑US transpacific traffic, but their route structures differ. In March 2026 ANA scheduled 465 one‑way flights from Tokyo, offering about 118,000 seats, while JAL operated 545 flights from four Japanese airports...
Defense Sector Analysts Highlight Three Satellite Stocks Positioned for FY2027 Budget Growth
Citi Research has identified L3Harris Technologies, Iridium Communications, and Lockheed Martin as the top satellite stocks poised to benefit from a proposed U.S. defense budget increase to $1.5 trillion for FY2027, emphasizing the Pentagon’s “Golden Dome” space‑based defense architecture. L3Harris recently...
Germany Commits €35 Billion to LEO Resilience and Non-Kinetic Deterrence
Germany announced a €35 billion investment through 2030 to build sovereign military space capabilities, marking a shift from purely defensive postures toward contested orbital operations. The plan includes the SATCOM Stage 4 architecture, a proliferated low‑Earth‑orbit constellation of more than 100 satellites...
Airspace Closures Across Middle East Cause Flight Cancellations After Strikes on Iran
Following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, airspace across the Middle East was shut down, prompting widespread commercial flight cancellations. Major hubs—including Dubai International, Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International, and Doha’s Hamad International—suspended operations until further notice. Gulf carriers and global...
Inside Starcloud and SpaceX’s Orbital Data Centers FCC Filings
Starcloud and SpaceX have each submitted FCC applications to launch orbital data centers, outlining satellite constellations, orbital parameters, communication architectures, and disposal strategies. The filings reveal Starcloud’s plan for a 120‑satellite low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) network and SpaceX’s proposal for a 300‑satellite...
Cargo Dragon Successfully Returns to Earth
NASA’s Cargo Dragon capsule splashed down in the Pacific on Feb. 26, 2026 after a six‑month stint on the International Space Station. During its stay the vehicle fired its thrusters six times, raising the station’s orbit and proving a commercial...
US Confirms First Combat Use of LUCAS One-Way Attack Drone in Iran Strikes
U.S. Central Command confirmed that the LUCAS one‑way attack drone was employed for the first time in combat during Saturday’s airstrikes on Iran under Operation Epic Fury. The low‑cost autonomous kamikaze, reverse‑engineered from the Iranian Shahed‑136, struck IRGC command and...
Rocket Lab Completes Another HASTE Suborbital Mission
Rocket Lab completed its seventh HASTE suborbital mission, repurposing the first stage of an Electron rocket to launch an Australian Hypersonix test vehicle from Wallops Island. The flight marks the company’s second Department of Defense hypersonic test in three months...
NASA on ‘Aggressive’ Schedule to Complete SLS Repairs for April Launch
NASA is racing to finish repairs on the Space Launch System’s upper stage within roughly three weeks to meet the Artemis 2 early‑April launch window. The work follows a rollback to the Vehicle Assembly Building after a helium‑flow interruption in the...
SES Ready for Demo Flight of MEO-Sphere Satellite
SES announced a strategic partnership with K2 Space to launch three demo MEO‑Sphere satellites, beginning with a Spring 2026 flight on SpaceX Transporter 16. The Mega‑class buses cost about $15 million each and can be built in three months, promising faster, cheaper...
SpaceX Sets A New Reuse Record With The Falcon 9 Rocket
SpaceX on 21 February 2026 set a new reuse milestone as a Falcon 9 first‑stage booster completed its 33rd successful flight, surpassing its own previous record. The dual launch from California and Florida deployed 53 new Starlink satellites, expanding the broadband constellation. Reusing...
WestJet Drops Raleigh-Durham, Cuts 16 US Routes Amid Travel Decline
WestJet will discontinue 16 U.S. routes, cutting about 13 % of its transborder seat capacity for 2026. The airline cites a sustained decline in leisure travel demand, with Canadian departures to the United States down 12.5 % year‑over‑year in 2025. Political friction,...
Is It Legal to Own, Buy, or Sell Apollo Mission Moon Rocks and Lunar Samples?
Apollo moon rocks remain U.S. government property, making their purchase or sale illegal under federal law. A 2002 theft of 8 kg of lunar material resulted in an eight‑year prison term, underscoring the seriousness of the offense. NASA’s Lunar Sample Laboratory...
Feb. 28, 1997: GRB 970228 Bursts on the Scene
On February 28 1997 the BeppoSAX satellite recorded gamma‑ray burst GRB 970228, an 80‑second flash that was quickly localized. The precise coordinates enabled observatories worldwide to launch coordinated, multi‑wavelength follow‑up campaigns. A month later the Hubble Space Telescope imaged the fading afterglow and...
Kuwait Defends Ali Al Salem Air Base From Missile Strike
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence announced that its air‑defence forces successfully intercepted multiple ballistic missiles aimed at Ali Al Salem Air Base, with debris falling nearby but no casualties reported. The engagement demonstrates Kuwait’s active missile‑defence posture and its layered systems...
Competing with Dick Bong to Be WWII’s Top Ace This Pilot Met a Fateful End
Maj. Thomas B. McGuire Jr. became the United States’ second‑ranking WWII fighter ace, tallying 38 aerial victories before his fatal crash on 7 January 1945 while attempting to rescue a fellow pilot. His rivalry with fellow ace Maj. Richard I. Bong, who...
Iran Targets U.S. Naval Base Radar with Shahed Drone
Iran deployed a Shahed‑type one‑way attack drone that struck a radar installation at the U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain, a key logistics hub for the Fifth Fleet. Video evidence shows the low‑altitude UAV impacting the radar, though U.S. officials have...
UAE Warns Iran over Missile Attacks on Gulf States
The United Arab Emirates condemned recent Iranian missile launches after debris from an intercepted projectile killed a Pakistani civilian. The UAE warned Tehran that continued strikes could bring “grave consequences” and called for restraint and diplomatic de‑escalation. Iranian officials say...
US-Israeli Strikes on Iran Trigger Ballistic Missile Retaliation
The United States and Israel launched a large‑scale military operation targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities, as announced by President Donald Trump. Within hours Iran fired Fateh‑110 short‑range ballistic missiles toward Israeli territory, prompting full‑scale air‑defence alerts across the region....
Here's Why The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Doesn’t Have An S-Duct Engine Design
The McDonnell Douglas MD‑11 uses a straight‑through duct for its tail‑fin engine instead of the curved S‑duct common on other trijets. This design preserves intake pressure, eliminates the heavy, complex duct structure, and allows a smaller horizontal stabilizer, boosting thrust and...
Why Did British Aerospace Build The BAe-146 With 4 Engines?
The British Aerospace 146, launched in the early 1980s, was a four‑engine regional jet designed for short, noise‑restricted European airports. Its quad‑engine layout provided the thrust and redundancy needed for steep climbs and hot‑and‑high operations, while keeping the aircraft’s weight...
Can The F-35’s Software Really Be Jailbroken?
Allied concerns over U.S. dominance of F‑35 software have resurfaced after the Dutch defense minister suggested the jet could be “jailbroken” like a smartphone. While experts dismiss a built‑in kill switch, the United States still controls critical firmware updates through...
Commercial Space Logistics Market Analysis 2026
The 2026 commercial space logistics market now comprises three segments—ISS cargo resupply, lunar payload delivery, and orbital transfer services—each with distinct business models and risk profiles. As the International Space Station approaches deorbit around 2030, providers are scrambling for post‑ISS...
USAF Officially Designates Leidos SCM as AGM-190A
The U.S. Air Force officially designated Leidos’ Small Cruise Missile, known as Black Arrow, as AGM‑190A, confirming its transition to an operational weapon system. Test flights demonstrated a 200‑pound missile capable of over 400 nautical miles standoff range when launched...
Castlelake Completes First Aircraft ABS Repayment Since Pandemic
Castlelake’s aviation leasing arm has fully repaid a $595 million aircraft‑backed security, marking the first complete repayment of an operating‑lease aircraft ABS since the COVID‑19 pandemic. The Castlelake Aircraft Securitization Trust 2021‑1, comprising 26 passenger jets, one freighter and 11 lessees across...
Securing Commercial Satellite Networks: A National Security Imperative
Bipartisan senators have reintroduced the Satellite Cybersecurity Act to address growing cyber and electronic‑warfare threats against commercial satellite constellations. Low‑cost systems such as Starlink now underpin military command, intelligence, logistics and civilian services, making them attractive targets. The article highlights...
Turkish Airlines Denies Reports of Iran Flight Cancellations Amid Regional Tensions
Turkish Airlines publicly refuted claims that it had halted all flights to Iran, confirming that daytime services remain operational. Evening departures from Istanbul to Tehran were cancelled, but the airline framed these as routine operational adjustments rather than a strategic...
Startup Space at 10: A Launchpad for the New Space Economy
The Startup Space pitch competition celebrated its 10th anniversary at SATShow Week, cementing its role as a premier on‑ramp for emerging space companies. Founded in 2015 to fill a gap for early‑stage firms, the event now draws about 400 attendees...
The History of Medium-Lift Launch Vehicle Development Schedules
Medium‑lift launch vehicles consistently miss original timelines, slipping two to seven years before first flight, with operational maturity typically requiring an additional 18 to 36 months. The article traces this pattern across four decades, highlighting Atlas V, Delta IV Medium, Delta II, Falcon 9,...
FAA Revokes StarFlite Aviation Air Carrier Certificate
The Federal Aviation Administration issued an emergency order revoking StarFlite Aviation’s Part 135 air carrier certificate after uncovering systematic falsification of pilot training records. Between 2019 and 2024, management entered false competency checks for at least ten pilots, including the chief...
What Is the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, and Why Is It Important?
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, home to the 3.2‑gigapixel LSST Camera, has begun its operational phase, issuing 800,000 real‑time scientific alerts in a single night. Its ten‑year Legacy Survey of Space and Time will image the entire southern sky every...
Whoops: US Military Laser Strike Takes Down CBP Drone Near Mexican Border
The Pentagon’s high‑energy laser counter‑UAS system mistakenly shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone operating near the Mexican border. The strike occurred without prior coordination with the FAA, prompting temporary flight restrictions in the Fort Hancock area. The mishap...
Harnessing the Sun to Extract Oxygen on the Moon
NASA’s Carbothermal Reduction Demonstration (CaRD) successfully used a solar concentrator, mirrors and software to heat simulated lunar regolith and generate carbon monoxide, a precursor to oxygen. The test confirmed that sunlight‑driven chemistry can extract usable gases from moon‑soil without Earth‑supplied...
A New Space Race Could Turn Our Atmosphere Into a ‘Crematorium for Satellites’
The article warns that the rapid expansion of satellite megaconstellations, highlighted by SpaceX's request to launch up to one million new satellites, could turn Earth's upper atmosphere into a massive incinerator for spacecraft debris. As satellites are deliberately de‑orbited, their...
America’s 250th To Shape AirVenture 2026 Programming
The Experimental Aircraft Association will weave the United States’ 250th anniversary into AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. The event, July 20‑26 at Wittman Regional Airport, adopts the theme “Celebrating the Freedom of Flight,” tracing aviation’s evolution from the Wright brothers to modern...
Japanese Rocket Startup Space One to Attempt Third Orbital Launch This Weekend
Tokyo‑based Space One has set a third attempt to launch its Kairos small‑rocket for Sunday, March 1, 2026, from the private Spaceport Kii in Wakayama. The mission will loft five satellites, including one built by the Taiwan Space Agency, after two earlier...
ORF Appoints Humphrey As Senior Manager Of Airside Operations
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) has named Jerald Humphrey senior manager of airside operations. Humphrey brings more than two decades of United States Navy experience, most recently as air operations officer at Naval Air Station Oceana. He highlighted the airport’s growth,...
New Report Examines Women’s Advancement In Aviation
Oliver Wyman and IAWA released the second edition of Lift Off To Leadership, analyzing how women progress into leadership across aviation and aerospace. The study surveyed roughly 250 global leaders in 2025 and included executives from airlines, manufacturers, MROs, leasing...
Next-Gen Supersonic Platform Targets Evolving Missile and Drone Threats
SNC and Specter Aerospace announced a next‑generation supersonic aerial platform aimed at countering hypersonic missile attacks and dense drone swarms. The system promises significantly longer range than existing counter‑missile solutions, extending operational reach for joint forces. By operating at supersonic...
UK Aviation Minister Visits London City Airport and New CEO Andy Cliffe
London City Airport outlined a plan to lift annual traffic to 9 million passengers, following 2024 government approval to increase capacity without adding flight movements. Aviation Minister Keir Mather visited the airport, meeting new CEO Andy Cliffe and frontline staff. The growth...
New Alliances: The Space Defence Implications of the Canada-Japan ETTA
Canada and Japan have signed an Equipment and Technology Transfer Agreement (ETTA) to co‑develop defence projects and share technology, including space‑related capabilities. The deal aligns with Canada’s push to diversify away from US‑centric procurement and Japan’s move to expand its...
US Approves $280m FMS of KuMRFS Radars to Jordan
The U.S. State Department has cleared a $280 million foreign military sale to Jordan for Raytheon’s Ku‑band Multi‑Function Radio Frequency System (KuMRFS) radars and associated command‑and‑control, logistics, and training packages. The deal, led by RTX Missile Defense Technologies, includes generators, GPS...
Europe’s Jupiter Probe Juice Releases Its First Image of Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas
ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) has released its first image of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas, captured on 6 November 2025, seven days after the comet’s perihelion. The picture shows a bright coma, an extended tail and fine structures such as jets, rays and...
Image: First Glimpse of Comet 3I/ATLAS From Juice Science Camera
ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) captured its first image of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS on 6 November 2025, when the spacecraft was about 66 million km away. The JANUS science camera recorded more than 120 images across a broad wavelength range, revealing a bright coma,...