Boeing Expands ecoDemonstrator Flight Testing with 'Explorer' Airplanes, Announces 2023 Plan

 https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2023-04-27-Boeing-Expands-ecoDemonstrator-Flight-Testing-with-Explorer-Airplanes,-Announces-2023-Plan 

Airbus Atlantic prepares for future aircraft production with advanced composite technologies

Expert in design, production and integration of complex composite and hybrid aerostructures, Airbus Atlantic is preparing the future.

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/news/2023-04-airbus-atlantic-prepares-for-future-aircraft-production-with-advanced?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 

Leidos to develop uncrewed aerial resupply system for USMC

Leidos was recently awarded a new prime contract to develop an uncrewed aircraft system that can autonomously resupply forward-deployed ground forces.

 https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2809/leidos-to-develop-uncrewed-aerial-resupply-system-for-usmc 

AALTO, Space Compass eye solar-electric tower in the sky

Press Release:  https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2023/04/aalto-haps-space-compass/ 

Bjorn’s Corner: New aircraft technologies. Part 10. Engine choice

This is a summary of the article New aircraft technologies. Part 10P. Engine choice. The article discusses the engine architecture choices that must be made when developing the next-generation airliners. Engine alternatives... Read More

 https://leehamnews.com/2023/04/28/bjorns-corner-new-aircraft-technologies-part-10-engine-choice/ 

Pontifications: Engine makers’ business model needs overhaul

The business models for engine makers for decades have been simple: deeply, deeply discount the engines on the sale and make up the revenue and profits on the maintenance, overhaul, and repair... Read More

 https://leehamnews.com/2023/05/02/pontifications-engine-makers-business-model-needs-overhaul/ 

Alaska Airlines announces hydrogen-electric partnership with ZeroAvia

Leeham News – Two-and-a-half years ago, a hydrogen-powered regional aircraft for Alaska Airlines was a caffeine-fueled brainstorm, the airline's head of development said.  Two-and-a-half years from today, the flight of this... Read More

 https://leehamnews.com/2023/05/02/alaska-airlines-announces-hydrogen-electric-partnership-with-zeroavia/ 

SpaceX Starship rocket launch hastily approved, suit against FAA says

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/spacex-starship-rocket-launch-hastily-approved-suit-against-faa-says/

 The lawsuit was brought against the FAA by a coalition of environmental groups and a Native American tribe in response to SpaceX's recent Starship launch.

Frecce Tricolori Pilot Dies In Ultralight Crash In Northeast Italy

https://theaviationist.com/2023/05/01/frecce-tricolori-pilot-dies-in-ultralight-crash/ 

Boeing T-7A Red Hawk Trainer Jet Delayed Again, Now Targeting IOC In 2027

https://theaviationist.com/2023/05/02/boeing-t-7a-red-hawk-delayed-again/ 

Return Of The Jumbo: UK Boeing 747 Cargo Start-Up One Air Secures Certificate

https://simpleflying.com/one-air-secures-certificate/ 

Net-Zero Concept Aircraft: Which Designs Are The Current Front Runners?

https://simpleflying.com/net-zero-concept-aircraft-front-runners/ 

Boeing Expands ecoDemonstrator Flight Testing with 'Explorer' Airplanes, Announces 2023 Plan

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2023-04-27-Boeing-Expands-ecoDemonstrator-Flight-Testing-with-Explorer-Airplanes,-Announces-2023-Plan 

IATA Welcomes Telcos’ Agreement to Extend 5G Mitigations but More is Needed

https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2023-releases/2023-05-02-01/ 

Turkish Aerospace reveals prototype TF-X stealth fighter | News | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/turkish-aerospace-reveals-prototype-tf-x-stealth-fighter/153070.article 

GA-ASI lands contract for Taiwan MQ-9B SkyGuardians

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/ga-asi-lands-contract-for-taiwan-mq-9b-skyguardians/153088.article 

Moscow institute ships CR929 wing-box parts for testing

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/moscow-institute-ships-cr929-wing-box-parts-for-testing/153083.article 

MC-21 and Superjet roll out in United Aircraft’s new corporate livery

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/mc-21-and-superjet-roll-out-in-united-aircrafts-new-corporate-livery/153081.article 

Safran outlines goals for EU-backed open-fan research project

https://www.flightglobal.com/engines/safran-outlines-goals-for-eu-backed-open-fan-research-project/153098.article 

Airbus, Safran and Tikehau Capital finalise acquisition of Aubert & Duval

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-04-airbus-safran-and-tikehau-capital-finalise-acquisition-of-aubert?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Transport, treat, save lives: Airbus delivers first protected-wounded transport container to German Armed Forces

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-05-transport-treat-save-lives-airbus-delivers-first-protected-wounded?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Skyportz to offer air taxi charging stations for private buildings

https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/04/skyportz-to-offer-air-taxi-charging-stations-for-private-buildings/ 

RAAF refuels with Japanese F-15J Eagles

https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/05/raaf-refuels-with-japanese-f-15j-eagles/ 

Helo Market Forecasted To Grow 30 Percent

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-04-25/helo-market-forecasted-grow-30-percent 

NASA, Reliable Robotics Partner on UAS Safety

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2023-04-27/nasa-reliable-robotics-partner-uas-safety 

Safran To Lead Open Fan Studies for EU’s OFELIA Project

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2023-04-28/safran-lead-open-fan-studies-eus-ofelia-project 

NASA's X-59 Supersonic Aircraft Set To Fly This Year

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2023-04-28/nasas-x-59-supersonic-aircraft-set-fly-year 

Most advanced AMRAAM variant, AIM-120D-3, completes critical milestone for operational use

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/04/29/most-advanced-amraam-variant-aim-120d-3-completes-critical-milestone-for-operational-use/ 

NASA's Quesst to end 50-year-old commercial supersonic flight ban over US

NASA this week marked the 50th anniversary of the total ban of civilian supersonic flights over the United States. The milestone comes as the agency continues with the development of the X-59 experimental supersonic aircraft intended to reintroduce civilian Mach+ service.

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https://newatlas.com/aircraft/nasa-50th-anniversary-us-commercial-supersonic-flight-ban/ 

Lunatic does BMX stunts in airborne skate bowl at 2,000 feet

Red Bull had to call on the engineering capabilities of its Formula One team to pull this insane gag off; the wooden skate bowl originally built for the shot was too heavy to lift into the air, at around six tons.

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https://newatlas.com/bicycles/airborne-skate-bowl-bmx/ 

US Army says open system requirements clear for next-gen helicopter

https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/aaaa/2023/05/02/us-army-says-open-system-requirements-clear-for-next-gen-helicopter/ 

Lilium announces capital raise for up to $250M, with $100M funded at close - Vertical Mag

https://verticalmag.com/press-releases/lilium-announces-capital-raise-for-up-to-250m-with-100m-funded-at-close/