China's Geosynchronous Satellites Threaten Naval Stealth Worldwide
China demonstrates geosynchronous satellite ship tracking, raising concerns about persistent global surveillance and reduced concealment for naval operations in contested waters. https://t.co/3nDuLjY9kC
Qatar's 747-8i Gift for Trump Near Summer Delivery
Qatari 747-8i Gifted To Trump For Interim Air Force One Is Undergoing Test Flights The 747 is being rushed into service and the Air Force now says it is expected to be delivered this summer. https://t.co/oCizGSxWn8
Colorado Draws Aerospace Firm, Adds 150 Jobs
Thanks to Colorado’s ability to attract and retain talent and our full-spectrum aerospace ecosystem, more aerospace and defense companies are calling Colorado home. We are thrilled to welcome SelectTech, which will help grow this important industry and create 150 new,...
American Airlines Denies United Merger, Praises Trump Leadership
American Airlines says they’re not discussing or interested in merging with United, and they appreciate Trump’s leadership.
AA Rules Out United Merger, Keeps Deal Options Open
American Airlines Denies United Merger Talks — But Leaves Room For Other Deals - View from the Wing https://t.co/hZc2NQhXm9
Chinese Astronauts Conduct 5‑hour Spacewalk on April 16
Astronauts Zhang L. and Wu F. made a spacewalk from the Chinese Space Station on Apr 16 from about 1206 UTC to 1736 UTC
Orion’s Eight‑Processor Redundancy Ensures Deep‑Space Reliability
NASA’s Orion spacecraft uses eight synchronized processors and layered redundancy to maintain operations in deep space, where hardware failures cannot be repaired. https://t.co/QIO7Hkg8qA
Spirit Airlines Seeks Trump Bailout to Prevent Shutdown
Spirit Airlines Is Asking The Trump Administration For A Taxpayer Bailout To Avoid Shutting Down - View from the Wing https://t.co/pFYiO7VbD7
NASA Denies Non‑Polar Artemis IV Landing Rumors
FYI I've been hearing murmurings that NASA is seriously considering a non-polar landing for Artemis IV. @SpcPlcyOnline also had an intriguing story about a month ago (linked below). Anyway, I asked NASA about it this week and got a firm...
American Airlines Continually Sabotages Its Own Technology
American Airlines Keeps Finding New Ways To Break Basic Technology [Roundup] - View from the Wing https://t.co/xuL1sijpPS
CZ-4C Launches Daqi-2 Atmospheric Satellite From Jiuquan
LAUNCH at 0410 UTC Apr 17 of a CZ-4C from Jiuquan with the Daqi-2 atmospheric research satellite
Falcon 10X Debuts Pearl Engines, NeXus Deck, Low Cabin Alt
Rolls-Royce Pearl engines, NeXus flight deck and 3,000ft cabin altitude - we take a look at Dassault Aviation's new Falcon 10X bizjet #avgeek https://t.co/PExcVidEV2 https://t.co/B3VS2WbAcw
One Week Later: Artemis II’s Purpose and Legacy
A week since splashdown and I’m thinking a lot about the motivations and legacy of Artemis II…
Team Pauses Swift BAT Observations to Save Power
Noteworthy: “On April 7, the team also halted observations by Swift’s Burst Alert Telescope to reduce power consumption.”
Passenger Falsely Accuses United Pilot, Then Demands Points
Passenger Falsely Accused A United Pilot Of Using A Slur — Then Asked For Points - View from the Wing https://t.co/HceCYCDk9I
NASA Signs $175.7 M Falcon Heavy Launch for Rosalind Franklin
NASA confirms the launch contract for Rosalind Franklin on Falcon Heavy is valued at $175.7 million.
MV-75’s Modular Kit Boosts Army Medevac Speed, Range
MV-75 Will Be Reconfigurable For Medevac Mission Via Kit, Not Purpose-Built Like HH-60 The Cheyenne II's speed and range will usher in a major leap in the U.S. Army's "dustoff" medical evacuation capability. https://t.co/LNisCW7T9F
Global Rocket Race Accelerates with New Tests and Launches
In this week's rocket report: • Starship V3 test-fired in Texas • Blue Origin gets new launch pad at Vandenberg • Third New Glenn launch on tap this weekend • Europe's tentative step toward crew launch • China nears debut of another reusable rocket https://t.co/mGrHsnxzOC
Fury Drone's Test Success Could Speed Field Deployment
YFQ-44 Fury Fighter Drone Wraps Contested Operations Test That Could Accelerate Its Fielding “An 85 percent solution in the hands of a warfighter today is infinitely better than a 100 percent solution that never arrives.” https://t.co/nHUUGqH7VE
Orion Reentry Hints at Unreleased Public Disclosure
On Orion’s reentry: “And then there was a point—there’s something that I feel that I am not ready to say to the public yet.” https://t.co/HGK65yHVNJ
House Science Committee Schedules NASA FY2027 Budget Hearing
House SS&T will hold a hearing on NASA's FY2027 budget request on Wednesday, Apr 22, at 10:00 am ET, with Isaacman.
Afterburners: Just Add Fuel to Exhaust
Was talking with a friend recently about Overture's lack of afterburners Me: I wish burners made sense—flames out the back are epic Friend: Just pipe some extra fuel into the jet exhaust and burn it? Me: Congrats, you just re-invented afterburners
House Dems Accuse NASA of Illegal FY2026 Budget Implementation
House SS&T Dems just issued a report re NASA and the FY2026 budget: "Mission Aborted: How NASA Illegally Implemented the President's Budget Request Without Congressional Approval." Calls on Isaacman to "defend" NASA and not do the same w/FY2027 request. https://t.co/RkSmApKqOu
Qatar‑gifted VC‑25 747 Starts Flight Testing
The VC-25 "Bridge Aircraft"---the 747 gifted by Qatar---has begun flight testing , the Air Force confirms. Spotted yesterday on a flight in Texas, painted freshly white but not yet in the full livery https://t.co/gtG0orHjKQ
Amazon Leo Targets Commercial LEO Launch by Mid‑2026
Amazon Leo promises commercial LEO service by mid-2026: “They all work with the same physics." https://t.co/CNO04otphl @FierceNetwork_ @lindahardesty https://t.co/CNO04otphl
Don’t Spend $3k on a Broken Premium Flight
Beware before you drop $3k on a ticket. This is the sad, depressing state of @americanair’s fanciest plane that exclusively flies the most premium domestic routes. Broken tray table and remote. Scratches everywhere. Soon, it’ll be reconfigured into a standard domestic layout...
Rosalind Franklin Rover Finally Secures Mars Launch
ESA's Rosalind Franklin rover, a perennial outcast among space missions, finally has a ride to Mars. https://t.co/tIdOJVymc7
Suitcase‑Sized Aircraft Soars at 100 Km/H
This Portable Aircraft Fits in a Suitcase and Flies at 100 km/h by @IntEngineering #Innovation #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/yKMOw0F8aM
NorthStar E&S Targets $300M Valuation in SPAC IPO
Space-based space situational awareness co @NorthStarEandS to IPO on @NYSE via merger with SPAC #VikingAcquisition. Minimum gross proceeds of $30M, pre-money valuation $300M. @SpireGlobal @LuxSpaceAgency @CartesianCap. https://t.co/coJbF6PboG https://t.co/leePWtbfAm
Falcon 10X Unveiled as Dassault’s Flagship Bizjet
Ahead of next week's AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 exhibition, Bilqis Bahari takes a look at Dassault Aviation's new flagship bizjet - the Falcon 10X. #bizav https://t.co/J0Enm7B8iX https://t.co/p7mBdMFyOg
Apollo Micro Soars 16% After Missile Licence Approval
Apollo Micro Systems jumps 16% after bagging government licence to make missiles, munitions The authorization covers advanced defense equipment including missiles, torpedoes, and loitering munitions with significant production capacity at dedicated Hyderabad facilities.
Stendr Secures $5.4M to Build AI Drone-Tracking Tech
MyPOV: Stendr snags $5.4M in pre-seed funding to develop AI-native drone-tracking tech https://t.co/n6JlqaMl2E @SiliconANGLE @Mike_Wheatley “It’s good to see a startup from allied nations entering the drone defense industry, which is a brand new field and already sorely needed,” - @holgermu...
United Extends Free In‑Flight Wi‑Fi to All Planes
United Quietly Expanded Free Inflight Wi-Fi Beyond Starlink Aircraft - View from the Wing https://t.co/6qep8aHjk1
Boeing and Airbus Create Tactile Placard Standard for Visually Impaired
Boeing and Airbus jointly develop tactile placard standard for aircraft to aid blind and low vision passengers https://t.co/l62z6gHo1R https://t.co/cY8Xpst3cG
FAA Caps O'Hare Flights, Boosting American Over United
FAA Caps Chicago O’Hare Summer Flights — And Hands American A Win Over United - View from the Wing https://t.co/tBYqMaVTqd
Rising Jet Fuel Spurs $50‑$60 Baggage Fees
As jet-fuel costs surge, airlines are raising baggage fees across the board. Passengers are now paying $50–$60+ just to check a bag. AIRLINE PASSENGERS ARE PAYING A TRUMP-NETANYAHU WAR TAX. https://t.co/TvTtZiSAm0
Watch Artemis II Crew Post‑Flight Press Conference Today
I strongly suggest a viewing of the Artemis II crew post-flight press conference today. Well worth your time. https://t.co/rQLDz78DB8
Soyuz-2-1b Launches Kosmos Satellites Into 457×547 Km Orbit
LAUNCH at about 2318 UTC Apr 16 of one or more Kosmos satellites by Soyuz-2-1b from Plesetsk to a 457 x 547 km x 98.3 deg orbit (h/t @Dillonshrop06 )
Nigerian Airlines Suspend Flights Monday over Soaring Oil Costs
Airlines In Nigeria Claim They’ll Stop Flying On Monday Due To High Oil Prices https://t.co/hBj7xdzSh4
China Mulls Supplying Extra Air Defenses Through Allies
JUST IN: China's intel suggests they're considering supplying additional air defense systems, potentially via third countries.
Rocket Lab Ascends to Clear #2 in Space Economy
Houston, we don’t have a problem. Rocket Lab is transforming into a legitimate powerhouse, becoming the clear #2 in the space economy.
Low‑Cost Merops Drones Stop Iranian Shahed Attacks
Cheap Interceptor Drones Proven In Ukraine Protected U.S. Troops Against Iranian Shaheds The Army's top official lauded the Merops drone's performance defending against Iranian long-range Kamikaze drones. https://t.co/bQaxtV5jvM
Wet Dress Rehearsal Boosts Confidence for Upcoming Flight
Nice full Wet Dress today is making flight in a few weeks look real good. We are close my friends.
Raytheon Secures $904.6M Army Contract for Air Defense Production
Raytheon $RTX was just awarded a $904.6M contract with the 🇺🇸 Army to support "the low-rate initial production of five Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense System units"
Israel Won’t Support Iran Deal Without Missile Limits
If an Iran deal doesn't include restrictions on ballistic missile production and development, Israel is unlikely to play ball IMO.
Travel Turmoil: Airline Liquidation, Merger Talks, Fuel Shortage
🌎 17 THINGS TO KNOW IN TRAVEL TODAY 1 Spirit Airlines Could Liquidate As Early As This Week, Sources Say 2 United CEO Floated Idea of United-American Airlines Merger 3 Europe Has 'Maybe 6 Weeks of Jet Fuel Left', Energy Boss Warns +...
We’d Have Landed on Moon With Full Control
“If you had given us the keys to the lander, we would have taken it down and landed on the Moon.” https://t.co/GDANrzqFE6
Cheap First-Class Tickets Undermine Airline Loyalty Programs
Airlines Keep Selling First Class For $26 — Killing The Reason To Chase Their Top Status - View from the Wing https://t.co/N4857yozle
Bell Launches Upgraded MV‑75 Cheyenne II with Stronger Gear
In addition to getting a name, Bell unveiled a new model of the MV-75 Cheyenne II with some design changes. This includes beefy landing gear and easier access for maintenance. https://t.co/7CIcRtfvJc
Artemis 4 Targets Moon’s South Pole for Water
Artemis 4 in early 2028 aims for a crewed landing on the Moon's south pole. Why the south pole? That's where we've found ice in permanently shadowed craters. Water on the Moon changes everything.