National Ignition Facility achieves fusion ignition

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and DOE's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) today announced the achievement of fusion ignition at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) — a major scientific breakthrough decades in the making that will pave the way for advancements in national defense and the future of clean power



https://www.llnl.gov/news/national-ignition-facility-achieves-fusion-ignition 



Boom Supersonic announces Symphony™, the sustainable and cost-efficient engine for Overture

Boom Supersonic, the company building the world's fastest airliner, today announced Symphony, a new propulsion system designed and optimized for its Overture supersonic airliner. Boom also announced that it will be teaming with three industry leaders to develop Symphony including Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT) for engine design, GE Additive for additive technology design consulting, and StandardAero for maintenance.

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https://boomsupersonic.com/news/post/boom-supersonic-announces-symphony-the-sustainable-and-cost-efficient-engine-for-overture 

Key milestones towards manufacturing Albatross G-111T in Darwin

The foundation aircraft that will effectively be the engineering prototype for the Northern Territory's exciting new aerospace manufacturing industry has arrived in Darwin after the long journey from Victoria aboard semitrailers.

Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI) will restore and extensively modify the 1960s Albatross flying boat, paving the way for the versatile transport category G-111T to be manufactured from the ground up in the NT.

AAI has reached several foundation objectives including appointing key staff, establishing its research and development centre at Darwin Airport, and the delivery of the first of two original aircraft.



 https://www.amphibaircraft.com/news2222/2022/12/12/key-milestones-towards-manufacturing-albatross-g-111t-in-darwin

Condor Airbus A330neo hits building in test phase before delivery

Condor Airbus A330neo plane was damaged during towing at Toulouse-Blagnac The new A330neo (MSN 1966) from the German leisure airline Condor has been standing out in the Toulouse sky thanks to its green-striped livery. Currently in the test phase, the aircraft experienced a small incident this Monday […]


https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/condor/condor-airbus-a330neo-hits-building-in-test-phase-before-delivery/ 

Belgium’s Noise and Emissions Tax Includes Bizjets

A set of taxes to promote the use of quieter and less polluting aircraft at Brussels National Airport has been adopted by the Belgian government. Scheduled to go into effect April 1, 2023, the taxes will be imposed on business jets and airliners making flights of less than 500 km (310 nm) to or from the airport.



https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-12-12/belgiums-noise-and-emissions-tax-includes-bizjets