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Blue Skies Space’s privately owned telescope Mauve has achieved its first‑light observation, capturing a five‑second ultraviolet exposure of the bright star eta Ursae Majoris. Although its 5‑inch mirror is far smaller than Hubble’s, the space‑based platform delivers clarity beyond any ground‑based instrument. Mauve’s early data are being offered to scientists via a subscription model, already attracting around a dozen university customers. The demonstration aims to fund the larger 18‑inch Twinkle telescope, signaling a push toward commercial, scalable space observatories.
Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons has been appointed Capsule Communicator (Capcom) for NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar flight in over five decades. As the sole voice from Mission Control to the four‑person crew, she will translate complex flight‑control data...
Mutable Tactics, a British AI startup, secured $2.1 million in pre‑seed funding to build software that lets swarms of military drones operate autonomously when satellite navigation and communications are unavailable. The round was led by Seraphim Space, with participation from the...
RMT Global Partners introduced the Collapsible ATLAS Drawer, a lightweight galley drawer that folds flat when not in use. Designed with input from caterers and cabin crews, the drawer features snap‑open and quick‑collapse mechanisms that speed loading and reduce handling...
Former investment banker Raphael Roettgen revived a space‑focused SPAC in early 2026 after a four‑year hiatus, raising about $230 million in trust to seek a merger with a space‑related company. The new vehicle, Space Asset Acquisition Corp., reflects a broader revival...
Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) showcased its expanded munitions and drone lineup at the 2026 World Defense Show in Riyadh, signalling a focused push into Saudi Arabia’s booming defence market. CEO Asad Kamal emphasized the company’s willingness to transfer...
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) outlined a strategic plan to manage rapid air‑traffic growth in the Asia‑Pacific region. CAAS provides navigation services over 670,000 km², with 400 controllers handling 676,000 movements annually, including 374,000 at Changi Airport in 2025—a...
GomSpace announced a €7.6 million contract with Rome‑based VirtuaLabs to deliver a satellite cluster for space‑based RF environment monitoring. The partnership blends GomSpace’s modular satellite platforms with VirtuaLabs’ electronic‑warfare payload expertise, targeting institutional‑grade ISR capabilities. Delivery of the fully integrated cluster...
Sony will exhibit at Amsterdam Drone Week 2026, showcasing its imaging and sensor portfolio for commercial drones. The lineup includes the full‑frame ILX‑LR1 camera, Alpha series cameras, the FCB‑ER9500 4K/60 block camera, and the AS‑DT1 miniature LiDAR sensor. Sony also...
Russia’s Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31, the only pad used for crewed Soyuz flights, was out of service after a Nov 27, 2025 launch damaged its service cabin and infrastructure. Roscosmos announced on March 3 that a 150‑person team completed extensive repairs, replacing 2,350 square meters...
The UK Ministry of Defence is offering a two‑day Air Safety Management System Overview (ASMsO) course to equip military personnel with the knowledge to develop and manage air safety management systems. The blended program covers the 16 functional elements of...
Telespazio Brasil, a Leonardo‑Thales joint venture, has rolled out VELOCE, a low‑Earth‑orbit mobile satellite communications system for Brazil’s Institutional Security Office. The solution offers high‑speed, low‑latency voice and data links across the entire country, including the remote Amazon region where...
SkySelect announced a $9 million funding round to scale its AI‑powered aviation procurement platform, aiming to alleviate the $11 billion supply‑chain crisis highlighted by IATA. Airlines spend $60 billion annually on parts, yet manual processes generate $50 billion in excess inventory and grounding delays....
On February 27 the Indian Air Force staged Exercise Vayushakti‑26 at Pokhran, field‑testing more than 130 aircraft across fighter, transport, and helicopter fleets. President Droupadi Murmu attended and flew in an indigenously built HAL Prachand light combat helicopter. The drill featured...
SpaceX Crew 11’s emergency return in January 2026 marked the first crew rescue from orbit, proving that a rapid LEO evacuation is possible. The rescue highlighted a stark gap: no reliable, on‑demand capability exists for commercial missions beyond low Earth orbit. As...
The Heritage Foundation’s 2026 Index of US Military Strength gave the U.S. Space Force a marginal overall grade, citing severe shortfalls in resources, capacity, and readiness for contested space operations. The report highlights deficiencies in communications, weather forecasting, space domain...
Blue Origin filed an FCC application for a hybrid LEO‑MEO broadband system called TeraWave, proposing 5,280 low‑Earth orbit satellites operating in Q‑ and V‑bands and 128 medium‑Earth orbit satellites linked by lasers. The architecture promises point‑to‑point links delivering up to...
El Al Israel Airlines will restart inbound services on 4 March 2026, operating a single flight per hour as Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport reopens. The limited schedule focuses on repatriating Israelis stranded in 22 European, Asian and U.S. locations, while outbound sales are...
Belgian‑based ADB Safegate announced the sale of its Terminal business, sharpening its focus on airside operations. The company will concentrate on next‑generation airfield lighting, intelligent power solutions, and digital platforms, while expanding R&D through its Safegate Labs initiative. Upgrades to...
India’s Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Russia’s Rosoboronexport on March 3 to purchase ship‑borne vertical‑launch surface‑to‑air missiles for the Navy’s Shtil‑1 system. The $238 million (2,182 crore rupees) deal will provide 9M317ME missiles for four Project 11356 frigates, including the already‑operational F70 Tushil...
The U.S. Air Force launched an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM from Vandenberg Space Force Base on March 3, carrying two test reentry vehicles to a target near Kwajalein Atoll. The flight, designated GT 255, is part of a long‑running reliability program that has...
Circuits Integrated Hellas has introduced the CI-ONE family, a small‑form‑factor Ka‑band module that combines a high‑performance power amplifier with a single‑pole double‑throw switch. The integrated solution delivers 5 ns switching, up to 36 dBm output, and about 22% efficiency at the 1 dB...
The U.S. Marine Corps awarded BlueHalo Labs a $22.8 million contract modification to purchase additional Titan SV MPv3 counter‑drone systems and spare‑parts kits under its Organic‑Counter Small Unmanned Aerial Systems program. Delivery is slated for on or before July 1 2026, addressing an...
The U.S. Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.9 billion contract for the C‑130J Maintenance and Training System IV (JMATS IV). The deal covers production, modernization, sustainment, and support of high‑fidelity aircrew and maintenance simulators. The program will service training devices across dozens...
Russian air defenses likely shot down their own Ka‑52 attack helicopter near Millerovo on March 3 while intercepting a massive Ukrainian drone swarm. The helicopter was reportedly misidentified as a hostile UAV, resulting in crew casualties that remain unconfirmed. Russian officials...
The UK government must overhaul its night‑flight regime before 2028 as the delayed Aviation Night Noise Effects (ANNE) study pushes policy decisions into the autumn. Night flights underpin the air‑freight sector, delivering express services that 95% of businesses label essential...
Vista America has earned the Federal Aviation Administration’s Diamond Award of Excellence, the highest U.S. distinction for maintenance training. The award required every eligible technician to finish a year‑long curriculum covering advanced aircraft systems, regulations and safety procedures. The company...
Saxon Air has expanded its managed fleet with a 2025‑built Agusta AW139, registration G‑MCFC, now available for charter services. The medium‑twin helicopter seats seven in an executive layout and offers increased payload, range, and flexibility for UK and European missions, including...
PLD Space announced a €180 million Series C round, the largest European space funding this year, to accelerate serial production of its Miura 5 launch vehicle. The round was led by Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric, which will receive priority launch access for its satellite...
The review of *Space Shock: 18 Threats That Will Define Space Power* examines China’s surge in space capabilities in 2025, from asteroid sampling to lunar lander tests, and frames them as strategic challenges for the United States. The authors, Garretson...
CAPA’s latest bi‑monthly analysis flags growing passenger backlash over the lavatory design on the Airbus A321XLR. The aircraft’s extended range and flexible cabin layouts have prompted airlines to experiment with new interior configurations, but cramped restroom spaces are sparking complaints....
ATN International reported fourth‑quarter 2025 revenue of $1.2 billion and full‑year revenue of $4.6 billion, the strongest top line since 2012. Adjusted EBITDA reached $232 million in Q4 and $859 million for the year, lifting the margin to 19.7% and surpassing guidance. Management guided...
South Australia has been chosen as the site for HAMR Energy’s $700‑800 million methanol‑to‑jet sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant, the first of its kind in the country. The facility will use Honeywell technology to convert 300,000 tonnes of low‑carbon methanol into about...
Southwest Airlines abandoned its 53‑year open‑seating model on Jan. 27, becoming the last U.S. carrier to switch to assigned seating. Within a month, passengers voiced strong dissatisfaction, citing standby assignments and family separations despite available seats. In response, Executive Vice President...
The Space Force’s push to modernize its space capabilities is being hampered by a critical shortage of contracting officers and financial managers. As the service moves from buying discrete hardware to fielding integrated warfighting systems, it needs acquisition professionals with...
United Semiconductors has secured payload space on Starlab’s commercial space station to transition its micro‑gravity semiconductor crystal growth from the International Space Station to sustained, commercial‑scale production in low Earth orbit. The partnership leverages Starlab’s rapid, no‑assembly launch architecture and...
Air cargo originating in Asia for the US and Europe will soon pile up at regional airports as the expanding Middle East conflict grounds a sizable share of available capacity. Kuehne + Nagel CEO Stefan Paul warned that backlogs will materialise by...
Brigadier‑General Christopher Horner, commander of Canada’s 3 Space Division, warned that a nuclear detonation in low‑Earth orbit would generate an electromagnetic pulse capable of crippling global satellite services. He highlighted that Russia’s electronic‑warfare jamming already extends into space, threatening commercial...
United Airlines forced a Boeing 787‑9 to return to Los Angeles International Airport on Monday after the aircraft’s left engine exhibited a malfunction, prompting an emergency landing about an hour after takeoff. Smoke continued to plume from the engine for...
Iran has intensified its drone campaign targeting the Persian Gulf, prompting neighboring Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states to scramble limited air‑defence interceptors. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait are accelerating purchases of Patriot, SAMP/T and other high‑altitude...
T3 Defense reports a sharp rise in demand for integrated air and missile defence and counter‑UAS solutions as the Iran‑Israel conflict intensifies. Government‑backed Operation Epic Fury has highlighted the operational use of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and swarms of attack...
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee will markup the NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025, a bipartisan reauthorization bill that extends the International Space Station to 2032 and directs NASA to build a permanent lunar base. A separate hearing...
Supply chain firm Aeromed has secured an investment from private‑equity firm Gemspring. The capital will back Aeromed’s recent acquisitions of HITEK Electronic Materials Ltd., NorcaTec LLC, and Kit Pack Company, Inc., expanding its capabilities across aerospace and defense components. The...
The FAA has launched its Radar Data Pilot Program at the Northern Plains UAS Test Site in Grand Forks, North Dakota, granting the first non‑federal access to an unfiltered radar data feed. The data will be fed into Vantis, the...
Airbus’s H225 Super Puma, operated by Airtelis, proved pivotal in July 2025 when it fought the Les Pennes‑Mirabeau and Marseille wildfires, dropping roughly 500,000 litres of water with a 30‑metre sling. The same platform was later dispatched to La Réunion after a March...
Galaxy 1 Communications has teamed with Viasat to extend the Velaris satellite service for uncrewed aerial vehicles and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) platforms. The partnership leverages Galaxy 1’s Distribution Partner‑as‑a‑Service (DPaaS) model, providing a managed layer that simplifies provisioning, billing,...
South Korean launch provider INNOSPACE has signed a Letter of Intent with Maritime Launch Services to explore hosting its HANBIT hybrid‑rocket system at Spaceport Nova Scotia. The partnership aims to bypass Naro Space Center’s slot scarcity and trajectory restrictions, giving...
The United Kingdom has dispatched the Type‑45 destroyer HMS Dragon and two Wildcat helicopters armed with Martlet missiles to the Eastern Mediterranean. The warship’s Sea Viper system can launch eight missiles in under ten seconds and guide sixteen simultaneously, bolstering air‑defence...
Overhead‑bin space has become the newest status symbol in air travel, turning boarding into a high‑stakes competition. A recent JetBlue incident at Fort Lauderdale escalated when a passenger claimed a bomb in his bag after being denied bin space, prompting...
Stockholm Arlanda has become Europe’s first airport to deploy the Established on RNP (EoR) arrival concept, a GPS‑based procedure that enables curved approach paths. Developed by Swedavia with air navigation provider LFV, EoR allows tighter aircraft separation and higher runway...
