Trelleborg opens first aerospace sealing facility in Morocco
Trelleborg inaugurates a new aerospace sealing production facility in Casablanca, Morocco, expanding manufacturing capacity for aviation polymers.
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A-10 Warthogs Arrive In England Festooned With Nose Art And Mission Markings From Epic Fury
A-10 Warthog aircraft arrived at RAF Lakenheath bearing nose art and mission markings that document recent combat operations against Iranian forces.
Ever have a scary HR meeting on your calendar? That's how the Artemis 3 crew found out their assignments
NASA announced Artemis 3 crew assignments to astronauts in an unconventional manner, using a meeting format typically associated with difficult workplace discussions.
UrbanV and Japan Airport Consultants (JAC) announce a strategicpartnership to develop AAM in Japan and beyond
UrbanV and Japan Airport Consultants announced a strategic partnership to develop advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure and vertiport networks in Japan and internationally.
Diehl Defence and Destinus team up to add a new interceptor class to GARMR
Diehl Defence and Destinus signed an agreement at ILA Berlin 2026 to integrate a new interceptor class capability into the GARMR defense system.
Congress Wants Controls on How AI Is Used for Targeting and Planning
Congressional lawmakers are advancing proposals to expand restrictions on autonomous weapons, specifically addressing AI use in target generation and mission planning as part of the 2027 defense bill.
Airbus and SkyFall form strategic alliance to advance European and Ukrainian defence innovation
Airbus Defence and Space and SkyFall formed a strategic alliance at ILA Berlin to advance European and Ukrainian defense innovation capabilities.
A-10s Return From Operation Epic Fury With Nose Art, Bomb Markings And Iranian Vessel Kill Markings
A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 75th Fighter Squadron returned from Operation Epic Fury displaying ordnance markings and kill marks indicating combat operations against Iranian targets.
China successfully debuts tallest rocket, LandSpace prepares for second landing attempt
China successfully launches its tallest rocket while LandSpace prepares for a second lunar landing attempt, both supporting satellite constellation deployment.
SpaceX shares rise nearly 20% in historic IPO
SpaceX completed its initial public offering with share prices rising approximately 20% on the first trading day, marking a significant milestone for the commercial space industry.
RAF Protector Makes First European Transit
A Royal Air Force Protector remotely piloted aircraft completed its first direct European transit flight, demonstrating operational capabilities for cross-continent operations.
Boeing Drops Out Of Navy’s T-45 Jet Trainer Replacement Competition
Boeing withdrew from the Navy's competition to replace the T-45 jet trainer, leaving two remaining bidders who both propose twin-engine designs.
Avanti trims GEO exposure with Hylas-3 sale
British satellite operator Avanti Communications is divesting its Hylas-3 geostationary satellite to reduce debt and shift away from its previous expansion strategy.
Sun Country to Resume Three Routes in 2027
Sun Country Airlines is resuming three routes to Florida and Caribbean destinations beginning in 2027, expanding its network in leisure travel markets.
SpaceX's stock wasn't the company's only launch today — It also put 29 Starlink satellites in orbit
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites into orbit on the same day the company completed its initial public offering on NASDAQ.
Boeing Will Not Bid For U.S. Navy’s New Trainer Jet
Boeing decided not to compete in the U.S. Navy's trainer jet competition, determining the T-7A platform does not meet requirements for replacing the T-45 Goshawk.
Japan's H3 rocket bounces back from failure with successful return to flight launch carrying 6 satellites
Japan's H3 rocket successfully returned to flight, carrying six satellites on its first mission since a launch failure resulted in payload loss the previous year.
Cotswold Airport to welcome public for annual Open Weekend this July
Cotswold Airport in the UK is hosting its annual Open Weekend on 4-5 July 2026, providing aviation enthusiasts and families with an opportunity to visit the facility.
Astronomers fear orbital data centers will interfere with observations
Astronomers have raised concerns that SpaceX's planned orbital data center satellites could significantly interfere with astronomical observations when launched.
Pentagon may ‘sacrifice’ traditional weapons to buy more drones if reconciliation fails: CTO
Pentagon leadership indicated it may prioritize low-cost autonomous weapons over traditional sophisticated systems if budget reconciliation efforts fail.
NORAD Responds To More Than A Dozen NY/NJ TFR Violations
NORAD responded to over a dozen airspace violations in New York and New Jersey restricted flight regions during a recent period.
Toronto Police Tracked Down CBC’s Rogue Test Drone Beside Hotel X Within Minutes
Toronto Police demonstrated rapid detection and tracking of an unauthorized drone in restricted airspace during a test exercise in preparation for FIFA World Cup 2026.
Senators Want Pentagon to Tap in to Commercial On-Orbit Data Centers
Senate lawmakers introduced legislation requiring the Pentagon to evaluate opportunities to leverage commercial space industry on-orbit data centers for military applications.
Germany And Spain Launch ‘Team Gen 6’ After Europe’s Next-Gen Fighter Effort Collapses
Germany and Spain launched a next-generation fighter development initiative after Europe's earlier collaborative program collapsed, though success requires additional partners and funding.
Senate Committee Backs Multiyear Deals for F-35, F-15EX
The Senate Armed Services Committee backed multiyear contract authority for Air Force purchases of F-35A fighters and F-15EX Eagle II jets in its defense policy bill.
DJI Sues Insta360 In Texas Over Luna Pocket Cameras, And Insta360 Fires Back
DJI filed patent infringement lawsuits against Insta360 alleging its Luna camera line copies Osmo Pocket design and technology; Insta360 countersued.
Flexjet Acquires TikTok-Famous The Jet Business
Flexjet has acquired London-based aircraft brokerage The Jet Business and its viral social media founder, integrating them into its fractional aircraft ownership operations.
Why is the US Space Force researching 'orbital warehouses'?
The US Space Force is researching orbital warehouses as part of preparations for 2027 missions testing spacecraft maneuvering capabilities in space.
Boeing bows out of Navy’s new trainer jet competition
Boeing withdrew from the Navy's new trainer jet competition, stating its T-7A Red Hawk aircraft does not meet Navy operational requirements.
Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: Spirit Wins in Court, Sydney’s New Airport is Nearly Ready
Spirit Airlines faces Port Authority opposition in bankruptcy court over proposed slot transfers at LaGuardia Airport as part of debt restructuring.
