Pioneering satellite refueling technology could extend missions indefinitely



In an ambitious move to address the escalating issue of space debris, the UK Space Agency has earmarked 2 million pounds for research into satellite refueling capabilities that could significantly extend mission lifespans and curtail the proliferation of orbital debris. The funding targets feasibility studies that will explore practical strategies for refueling a UK-led debris removal mis

FAA to Appoint Rulemaking Committee to Examine Pilot Mental Health | Federal Aviation Administration


WASHINGTON — The FAA will establish a Pilot Mental Health Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to provide recommendations on breaking down the barriers that prevent pilots from reporting mental health issues to the agency. 

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-appoint-rulemaking-committee-examine-pilot-mental-health 

UAE Receives First Batch Of Chinese L-15 Falcons

The first pair of Chinese Hongdu L-15A Falcons have been delivered to the UAE Air Force. On Oct. 6, 2023, images of UAE's first batch of L-15A's have emerged on the Chinese social media platform [...]


https://theaviationist.com/2023/11/08/uae-receives-l-15-falcons/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uae-receives-l-15-falcons 

Russia Restarts Ural Airlines Airbus A320 Field Landing Report Rejecting Initial Findings

The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency, or Rosaviatsiya (FATA, Росавиация), has resumed its investigation into the incident when a Ural Airlines Airbus A320 landed in a wheat field near Novosibirsk, Russia. According to a report by the Russian news agency TASS, new circumstances


https://simpleflying.com/russia-restarts-ural-airlines-field-landing-investigation/ 

ZeroAvia eyes Airbus opportunity following airframer’s investment

Advanced powertrain specialist ZeroAvia believes it can become Airbus's future hydrogen propulsion supplier of choice following a recent collaboration pact between the two companies.

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/zeroavia-eyes-airbus-opportunity-following-airframers-investment/155753.article 

U.S. Navy fields RTX’s StormBreaker smart weapon on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet


"The StormBreaker® smart weapon is a network enabled air-to-surface munition that can engage moving targets in all weather conditions using its multi-effects warhead and tri-mode seeker."

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/11/08/u-s-navy-fields-rtxs-stormbreaker-smart-weapon-on-the-f-a-18e-f-super-hornet/ 

Pangea successfully fired and validated bio-methane and oxygen, bi-material combustion chamber



Pangea Aerospace en X: "Great news!! A new significant milestone for #PangeaAerospace and ARCOS! We've successfully fired and validated our bio-methane and oxygen, bi-material combustion chamber that will power the ARCOS aerospike engine. It worked together with two types of single-piece injector heads… https://t.co/WJlsbBa8my" / X


https://twitter.com/PangeaAerospace/status/1721849135538536795