Aerospace News

July 30, 2026

SpaceDaily 2 days ago

Voyager 2 flew so far below the plane of the solar system after Neptune that only one antenna on Earth can still send it commands, a 70-metre dish outside Canberra, which went offline for eleven months of repairs in 2020 while the spacecraft flew on in silence, unable to be told anything.

Voyager 2's extreme trajectory beyond Neptune leaves it communicable only through a single 70-meter antenna in Australia, which was offline for 11 months in 2020, leaving the aging interplanetary probe unable to receive commands during that period.

AviationSource News 2 days ago

US-Bangla Airlines Announces Major Fleet Expansion with 21 Boeing Aircraft

US-Bangla Airlines has ordered 21 Boeing aircraft comprising 15 737 MAX 8s and 6 737-800s through lease agreements valued at approximately $1.5 billion, marking a significant fleet modernization for the carrier.

MRO Business Today 2 days ago

Singapore Airlines reports first quarterly loss since 2022 despite record revenue

Singapore Airlines posted its first quarterly loss since 2022 despite record revenue, hurt by elevated fuel costs and investment losses amid Middle East tensions.

AviationSource News 2 days ago

American Airlines Achieves Record Quarterly Revenue in Q2 2026

American Airlines reported record quarterly revenue of $16.7 billion in Q2 2026, marking the highest revenue period in the airline's history.

Simple Flying 2 days ago

Why The US Air Force's New Combat Drone Still Can't Fire Without A Human's Approval

Anduril's YFQ-44A Fury combat drone demonstrated target destruction capability, but operational protocols require human authorization before any weapons deployment.

AviationSource News 2 days ago

Lufthansa Group and Air France-KLM Submit Binding Bids for Minority Stake in TAP Air Portugal

Lufthansa Group and Air France-KLM have both submitted binding offers to acquire minority stakes in TAP Air Portugal as the airline advances toward privatization.

Simple Flying 2 days ago

Airlines Race To Adopt AI 'Surveillance Pricing' That Could Kill Off Cheap Seats

Airlines are increasingly deploying AI-driven dynamic pricing systems to optimize revenue management, potentially reducing the availability of discounted fares for passengers.

Australian Aviation 2 days ago

Queensland Airports sees ‘bumper’ passenger growth in 2025-26

Queensland Airports reports strong passenger growth to 8.4 million annually, with Gold Coast Airport showing 7.7% increase year-over-year.

SpaceNews 2 days ago

Sophia Space and Caltech claim patent for space data centers

Sophia Space and Caltech have secured a patent for modular, space-based data center technology, representing advancement in orbital infrastructure development.

July 29, 2026

Universe Today 2 days ago

Astronomers Use "Blind Stacking" to Uncover Invisible Space Junk Threatening Geosynchronous Orbit

Astronomers are employing advanced detection techniques to identify small debris fragments in geosynchronous orbit, which poses collision risks to critical communications, GPS, and weather satellites in this vital orbital region.

SpaceDaily 2 days ago

NASA’s Mars helicopter was built to prove that flight was possible in an atmosphere one percent as thick as Earth’s, and it was expected to manage five flights over thirty days, but it flew 72 times across almost three years before a hard landing shattered its rotor blades, and it now sits where it landed, still recording the weather.

NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter exceeded all expectations, completing 72 flights over nearly three years compared to its planned five flights in thirty days before a hard landing damaged its rotors. The aircraft continues collecting weather data from its landing site.

Universe Today 2 days ago

Scientists Map Moon Regolith to Aid Lunar Bases

Researchers have mapped lunar regolith composition to support construction of bases on the Moon. Understanding soil properties is essential for designing durable structures as humanity develops facilities for future lunar habitation.

Australian Aviation 2 days ago

Leidos wins $1.3m Qld government grant

Leidos receives $1.3 million Queensland government grant to upgrade its Mission Equipment Service Centre for maintaining advanced airborne radar and electro-optic systems.

Air & Space Forces Magazine 2 days ago

Experts See Urgent Need to Defend Bases from Drone Attack. Here’s What USAF Is Doing

The U.S. Air Force is developing specialized 'Point Defense' units to protect bases against drone attacks, though experts argue additional measures are necessary to counter large-scale unmanned threats.

Simple Flying 2 days ago

Why Is Qantas The Only Airline Flying Nonstop From Australia To Continental Europe?

Qantas operates the only nonstop airline service connecting Australia to mainland Europe via its seasonal Perth-Rome route, which represents a significant part of the carrier's long-haul network strategy.

Universe Today 2 days ago

Tracking Satellites and Space Debris Using Radio Antennae

Scientists are using radio antenna technology to monitor the growing population of satellites and space debris in Earth orbit, addressing challenges posed by thousands of annual launches and their impact on ground-based research.

Australian Aviation 2 days ago

German Air Force chief visits fighter pilots training in Australia

German Air Force Chief Lieutenant General Holger Neumann visits Australia to observe fighter pilot training during Exercise Pitch Black 26 in the Northern Territory.

Asian Aviation 2 days ago

Korean Air says Malaysia pax/cargo ops remained strong in 1H2026

Korean Air's Malaysia operations showed robust performance in the first half of 2026, driven by increased passenger travel to Korea and growth in high-tech cargo services.

Asian Aviation 2 days ago

GBTA: Fuel shock keeps business travel prices elevated

Business travel costs are projected to remain elevated through 2026 due to fuel price impacts, with expectations for moderation beginning in 2027 and regional variations in pricing trends.

Leeham News 2 days ago

Airbus’ full-year guidance back on track after record aircraft delivery pace in Q2

Airbus reaffirms its 2026 delivery target of 870 aircraft and financial guidance after achieving record aircraft deliveries in the second quarter, demonstrating strong momentum in commercial aviation manufacturing.

Spaceflight Now 2 days ago

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch classified payload for National Reconnaissance Office

SpaceX is scheduled to launch the NROL-95 classified reconnaissance satellite for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office from Cape Canaveral, marking the third National Security Space Launch Phase 2 mission.

SpaceNews 2 days ago

Proposed rule would exempt commercial launch licensing from environmental regulations

The U.S. Department of Transportation proposes exempting commercial space launch licensing from several environmental regulations, drawing support from industry and criticism from environmental advocates.

Asian Aviation 2 days ago

RECARO rebrands AAT Composites unit

RECARO rebrands its AAT Composites subsidiary to RECARO Composites, expanding the group's presence in lightweight composite manufacturing for aerospace applications.

Breaking Defense 2 days ago

Navy awards $76.6B in contracts for new Virginia, Columbia-class subs

The U.S. Navy awards $76.6 billion in contracts to General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII's Newport News Shipbuilding for construction of Virginia and Columbia-class submarines.

Asian Aviation 2 days ago

RH Aero Systems wins investment from Capitol Meridian Partners

RH Aero Systems secures strategic investment from Capitol Meridian Partners, a Washington DC-based firm, in a move to support the aerospace supplier's growth.

SpaceDaily 2 days ago

Perseverance’s Mars sample tubes were built to be among the cleanest objects humans have made, because their job is to preserve ancient Martian chemistry — and one untreated fingerprint would have exceeded the entire organic contamination allowance by roughly 300 times.

NASA engineered Perseverance rover's Mars sample return tubes with extreme cleanliness standards to preserve potential signs of ancient microbial life, requiring contamination levels far below a single human fingerprint.

Simple Flying 2 days ago

The Airbus Jet Being Squeezed To Death Between The A220 & The A321neo

The smallest A320neo variant faces market pressure from Airbus's competing A220 and A321neo aircraft, with weak sales highlighting a gap in the aircraft family's lineup.

SpaceNews 2 days ago

L3Harris delays missile business IPO to 2027 despite surging defense demand

L3Harris postponed its planned 2026 initial public offering for its missile business division until 2027, with leadership citing market valuation concerns despite strong defense sector demand.

Simple Flying 2 days ago

Frontier Airlines Credits “Favorable Competitive Capacity” For $1.28 Billion Q2 Earnings

Frontier Airlines reported record Q2 earnings of $1.28 billion, a 38% increase year-over-year, driven by favorable competitive capacity dynamics in the airline market.

Breaking Defense 2 days ago

Army adds $54B to Lockheed PAC-3 agreement, totaling $59B

The U.S. Army has added $54 billion to its Lockheed Martin PAC-3 missile contract, bringing the total agreement value to $59 billion, though final quantities remain subject to ongoing negotiations.