NASA Contractor Hiring Event in Central Florida Friday
Wanted to share a great opportunity by one of the NASA contractors who is having a hiring event this upcoming Friday, for those that are local to central Florida. This contractor is hiring engineers, technicians. Program Managers, etc. So here is a good chance to work for NASA as a contractor. There are also opportunities to work for NASA via the NASA Force in the link below ⬇️ https://www.nasa.gov/careers/nasaforce/ Sharing is caring 🚀
Russia's Africa Corps Releases UAV Footage of Artillery Strikes
Russia's Africa Corps is posting UAV footage showing artillery and UCAV strikes. The footage indicates the use of Zala ISR UAVs as well as TB2 and Inokhodets UCAVs. https://t.co/Xi1auh3Yle
Falcon Heavy Returns for Sweet Daylight Launch
Feels like it has been forever since we've seen Falcon Heavy fly. A sweet daylight mission here too. 🤞
Soyuz‑5 Launch Delayed Again Amid Technical Glitches
According to utterly unofficial rumors, there were plans to launch Soyuz-5 today, but the inaugural flight had to be postponed again due to technical issues... Context: https://t.co/w5Hd8ypNxo https://t.co/1MAzdqXQJL
Swiss A330 Engine Fire Triggers Quick Evacuation, Minor Injuries
SWISS A330 from Delhi to Zurich aborted takeoff after left engine fire. Quick reject, emergency evacuation via slides. Six passengers hospitalized with minor injuries. 228 people on board. Crew did a solid job.
Passengers Selfie‑evacuate Swiss Flight, Bags in Hand
Passengers Take Selfies, Evacuate Swiss Flight With Bags In Hand After Engine Failure - View from the Wing https://t.co/LUGHWCfSaT
UK’s Modern Forces Still Outmatch Argentina’s Weakened Military
The UK military would easily defend the Falklands. It has a more capable deterrent forces deployed on the island and it's current carrier force is much more capable than the one in 1982.
Soyuz-2-1a Launches Progress MS-34 to ISS
Soyuz-2-1a lifts off from Baikonur with Progress MS-34 cargo ship on a resupply mission to the ISS Updates: https://t.co/8Qt00BeHUP https://t.co/bSvvvUDWCH
Why Airlines Lose Money and How to Minimize Losses
Airlines Are A Terrible Business — Here’s How I’d Lose Less Money Starting One - View from the Wing https://t.co/LR7DhQKqRt
Collins Aerospace Showcases Service Flow on Air Canada A321XLR
Hello from an Air Canada A321XLR Aurora suite as Collins Aerospace demos service flow https://t.co/jPgRhSw7YO #PaxEx #AvGeek https://t.co/puXuWmkNaK
American Retires 40% of Long‑Haul Fleet, Planes Find New Airline
American Retired 40% Of Its Long Haul Planes During Covid — Many Are Now Headed To A New Airline - View from the Wing https://t.co/p5IywretvT
Russia Prepares Another Sarmat ICBM Test After Failure
It appears that another launch attempt is planned for the troubled Sarmat ICBM from Dombarovsky/Yasny deployment area: https://t.co/Jp0mtejWzK https://t.co/b4NVoZ5Ezn
Congress United on Missile Defense, Divided on SBIs
Despite a consensus on missile defense, Congress doesn't see eye to eye on SBIs. https://t.co/3FvhnjrIXV
Progress MS-34 Launch Tonight at 6:21 Pm EDT
Progress MS-34/P95 getting ready to launch this evening at 6:21 pm EDT. NASA coverage begins 6:00 pm EDT.
Learn From America’s First Civil Supersonic Jet
Definitely don’t come to @reindsummit unless you want to be pilled by lessons learned building the first civil supersonic jet made in America. 🇺🇸
From Parts to Power: XB-1 Mirrors Symphony Engine
Not that long ago, XB-1 was a bucket of parts—just like the Symphony engine is now. When you’re in the first pic you get to be in the second. https://t.co/db7DTz4CNL
Air Service Agreements Trim Top Airlines Emissions by 3%
For airlines in the top segment — whether defined by revenue (top 25) or service quality (Skytrax top 50) — air service agreements lead to a decline in total emissions of about 3%, along with a comparable reduction in emissions...
White House Eyes Defense Production Act for Spirit Takeover
Sheer lunacy: "White House mulls using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines takeover" https://t.co/xHfxXgFtIF https://t.co/LzPhwvAMIU
Spacewalk Glove Survives Debris, Backup Tank Ready
Damaged spacewalking glove. The Space Station gets bombarded by space rocks and debris, and is covered with small, sharp impact scars. It's easy to snag your glove on one. We pause every 45 minutes (at sunrise or sunset) to inspect...
Russia Fires 47 Missiles, 619 Drones; Ballistic Missiles Unblocked
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, overnight Russia launched 47 missiles and 619 OWA UAS, including: -12 Iskander-M / S-400 (R-48) ballistic missiles -29 Kh-101 cruise missiles -1 Iskander-K cruise missile - 5 Kalibr cruise missiles - 619 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and...
Burt Rutan's Bold AV Comment Sparks Supersonic Startup
When I was a speaker at @smooter’s innovation conference in Idaho famous airplane designer/builder/pilot Burt Rutan also gave a speech. Started talking about autonomous vehicles. “When I get mine I am going to have sex in it,” he said in front of...
First Cyclorotor Aircraft Achieves Successful Takeoff
BlackBird Breakthrough: The First Cyclorotor Aircraft Successfully Takes Off by @spaceandtech_ #Aviation #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/7qz0pcmKnF
Boeing's 777-9 Deliveries Delayed to 2027 After Massive Rework
Boeing just admitted they have to rework ~30 already-built 777-9s before delivery. Some were built years ago and have been sitting in storage since ~2020. Certification delays mean major updates are now required. First deliveries now pushed to 2027... 7 ...
SpaceX IPO Rumor Sparks $20 B Funding Questions
I heard SpaceX was going public within the next two months. Why do they need to borrow $20b? Seems odd?
Industry Shortsightedness Ignoring China’s Long‑Term Threat
This is a good example from the aerospace (Boeing/Aerospace/Bombardier) industry. Such examples are happening right now in automotive, energy, robotics, defensetech, and more… We are being short-sighted on internal competition, and on the long term threat from China.
Upgraded Marine F/A‑18s Become Lethal Drone Hunters
USMC F/A-18C/Ds pushed to the Middle East are extremely capable drone hunters. Now significantly upgraded w/APG-79V4 AESA and APKWS air-to-air rockets. Good targeting pod etc. Marines better at dispersed ops. Expect them forward and working in counter air screen over...
Hubble’s Legacy Spotlighted on NBC’s Stay Tuned Now
I'll be on Stay Tuned Now on NBC tonight with host Morgan Chesky tonight. I'm talking about the Hubble Space Telescope and all it's amazing contributions. Fun Fact: Across it's 5 servicing missions, HST was visited by all 4 shuttles....
Lufthansa’s Queen of the Sky Soars From SFO To
MyPOV - Always good to see a Queen of the Sky in active service. Few left today @Lufthansa #455 en route to @Airport_FRA from @flySFO ... https://t.co/rBYjPPNrd3
United CEO Negotiating Purchase of Rival Airline Assets
United CEO Says He’s In Talks To Buy Assets From Another Airline - View from the Wing https://t.co/Ow68rGKOE9
Air Force to Introduce C‑37C, Replacing Legacy Fleet by 2027
The Air Force wants to start recapitalizing its C-37 executive airlift fleet, bringing on the C-37C in 2027 to replace C-37A/Bs. https://t.co/LjA6EBohu2
Pentagon Tests Ukrainian Drone Tactics, Revamps Counter‑drone Strategy
"The Pentagon replicated a Ukrainian-style drone attack in Florida. Now it’s changing its counter-drone strategy." https://t.co/XdZUAowAFT members of the 10th Special Forces Group launched a drone assault that mirrored the “spiderweb” attack that Ukraine had recently staged against Russia. In their mock assault,...
Air Force Expands KC-46 Fleet to 319, Costs Rise
New: The Air Force wants to greatly increase its KC-46 fleet Long-term plan now includes 319 of the tankers to replace KC-135s. That’s 140 more than the original program of record. Plus, budget docs show fly-away unit costs increasing...
Trump and Skydio Pledge $3.5B Boost to U.S. Drones
President Trump is unleashing American drone dominance. And today, @SkydioHQ announced a $3.5 Billion investment in our domestic drone market. 🇺🇸 This means more U.S. jobs, innovation, & leadership. Pleased to join for their announcement at Fairfax County Police HQ with President...
Air Force, Navy Boost F-35 Orders Through 2031
The Air Force and Navy proposed stepping up purchases of of Lockheed Martin Corp’s F-35 fighter jet over the next five years. Planned purchases of the AF model increase from 38 jets next year to 42 in fiscal 2028, 46...
Etihad Adds Double Daily Chicago, Daily Charlotte Flights
Etihad Grows To Double Daily In Chicago And Daily In Charlotte — It’s Not As Crazy As It Sounds - View from the Wing https://t.co/WiGrrWSrl5
Top Defense and Space Firms Secure New SBI OTAs
Per SSC: these were awarded SBI OTAs: Anduril Inc, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc, General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc, GITAI USA Inc, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman SyTstems Corporation, Quindar Inc, Raytheon Company, Sci-Tec Inc, SpaceX, True Anomaly Inc, and...
HH-60W Helicopters Assigned Doomsday Evacuation
HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters To Take On Doomsday Evacuation Role In The Nation’s Capital The Jolly Green IIs will be modified for VIP airlift and continuity of government ops, replacing aging UH-1N Twin Hueys in these roles. https://t.co/1ELQNYZEZa
Corrosion Concerns Rise for HALO, I‑Hab Modules
Interesting info about the HALO and I-Hab modules following Isaacman’s comments at Wednesday’s hrg about corrosion in two Gateway modules that were delivered.
Boeing's 777‑9 Finally Launches in 2027 After Seven‑
Boeing has confirmed the 777-9 enters service next year The Aircraft was announced in 2013 with expected service in 2020. After a 7 year delay, it finally enters in 2027
Lunar Gateway Corrosion Confirmed as Serious Issue
Both Northrop and European space officials have confirmed the Lunar Gateway corrosion issue is real and significant. https://t.co/Z8Alf6N3mn
Ovzon Posts Record EBITDA, Profit, Wins Dept of War
Fixed & mobile satcom provider @OvzonAB reports record EBITDA, swing to profit and return of @DeptofWar as customer. Compact T-8 on-the-move terminal to be released this year.https://t.co/KCEgWGNMlj https://t.co/y5pCk21go1
NATO Shifts to Saab GlobalEye, Ditches US AWACS
NATO just dropped Boeing’s E-7 Wedgetail and is now seriously eyeing Saab’s GlobalEye instead. After the US pulled out over costs and survivability, the alliance canceled the big E-7 order. Germany is leaning hard toward the Bombardier Global 6000/6500 +...
United's JetBlue Deal: Prime Opportunity or Strategic Bluff?
Now Is The Ideal Time For United To Buy JetBlue… Or Was It All A Bluff? https://t.co/81pmP2nSDB
Drones, AI, Space Will Augment, Not Replace Air Battle Management
ICYMI: Drones, AI, and space won't replace airborne battle management anytime soon. They'll supplement it. Watch @PhilSheers, Q Hinote, Kari Bingen, and me unpack what that means, including lessons from the Iran war in our @CNASdc panel. https://t.co/eyI6gsnlWl
Strategic Aerodrome Network Maps UK's Vital Airfields
With countless UK airfields under risk of permanent closure, how the Strategic Aerodrome Network is tracking valuable airfields are to society, the economy and resilience as a whole. #avgeek #GA https://t.co/0U72aoxXCM https://t.co/ZfPDG8qftp
Merger Should Be Allowed; They’re Not Big Four Airlines
Should’ve let them merge. Neither of them is one of the big four U.S. airlines anyway.
Air Peace CEO Admits Fear, Trusts only His Airline
CEO Of Nigeria’s Air Peace Claims He’s Scared Of Flying, Only Trusts “His” Airline https://t.co/5afIEStp37
Macron Confirms Fighter Jet Project Still Alive After Merz Talk
Macron says fighter-jet project isn’t dead after talk with Merz https://t.co/Qm0W0hzEAk via @AfPalasciano @mcnienaber https://t.co/2NVhw05taK
Xpeng's Bold Leap Into eVTOLs and Humanoid Robots
Macro: Xpeng moving into eVTOLs & humanoid robots. Key: 7k+ orders, late‑26/27 deliveries, robotaxi tests, global push. Risks: certification, execution, capex. Trade: buy on pullbacks. 🚀 — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Saddam’s Abandoned 747s Linger as Desert Ghost Fleet
These two Iraqi 747s have been rotting in the Tunisian desert since 1991. Saddam hid them before the Gulf War and they never left. Paint peeling, old livery visible. Absolute ghost fleet.