Engineers conduct first in-orbit test of swarm satellite autonomous navigation

In the future, teams of smaller satellites, referred to by scientists as a "swarm," may collaborate to offer enhanced accuracy, agility, and autonomy, replacing large, costly individual space satellites. 

 https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Engineers_conduct_first_in_orbit_test_of_swarm_satellite_autonomous_navigation_999.html 

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US approves $3.5-bn sale of military helicopters to S. Korea

US approves $3.5-bn sale of military helicopters to S. Korea https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/US_approves_35-bn_sale_of_military_helicopters_to_S_Korea_999.html 

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Taiwan conducts missile drills at sensitive test site

Taiwan conducts missile drills at sensitive test site https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Taiwan_conducts_missile_drills_at_sensitive_test_site_999.html 

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EL AL Israel Airlines Finalizes Order for up to 31 Boeing 737 MAX Jets

 https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2024-08-15-EL-AL-Israel-Airlines-Finalizes-Order-for-up-to-31-Boeing-737-MAX-Jets 

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airBaltic places order for 10 additional A220 aircraft bringing airline’s total order to 90

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-08-airbaltic-places-order-for-10-additional-a220-aircraft-bringing 

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Bjorn’s Corner: New engine development. Part 20. Temperatures.

 https://leehamnews.com/2024/08/16/bjorns-corner-new-engine-development-part-20-temperatures/ 

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Stranded in space? NASA doesn’t see the Starliner astronauts that way

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/stranded-in-space-nasa-doesnt-see-the-starliner-astronauts-that-way/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

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Boeing discovers engine part defect and grounds its 777X test airplanes

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-discovers-engine-part-defect-and-grounds-its-777x-test-airplanes/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

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Turkey’s Akinci UCAV Test Fires TOLUN Glide Bomb, MAM Smart Munitions and TEBER Bomb

https://theaviationist.com/2024/08/16/bayraktar-akinci-weapon-testing/ 

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U.S. and Italian Navies Conduct First Multi-Large Deck Event in the Indo-Pacific

https://theaviationist.com/2024/08/19/lincoln-cavour-multi-large-deck-event-indo-pacific/ 

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First Look at the P-8A Poseidon’s New Multi-Mission Pod

https://theaviationist.com/2024/08/17/p-8a-poseidon-multi-mission-pod/ 

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‘Light Fighter’ Concept Emerges During US Air Force Chief’s Speech at Royal Aeronautical Society Amid NGAD’s Uncertain Future

Allvin unveiled what the RAeS called a 'notional Light Fighter concept' while calling for a shift of the next generation aircraft development from the 'built to last' philosophy to 'built to adapt.' Comments by U.S. [...]

https://theaviationist.com/2024/08/19/light-fighter-concept-ngad/ 

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Taiwan’s Chien Hsiang Loitering Munition Will Debut in Annual Live-Fire Exercise Later in August

https://theaviationist.com/2024/08/17/taiwan-chien-hsiang-loitering-munition/ 

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How Are UAVs Integrated Into Multi-Domain Operations Across Air, Land & Sea?

https://simpleflying.com/how-are-uavs-integrated-multi-domain-operations-air-land-sea/ 

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Alaska Airlines Bets On Blended Wing Body With JetZero Investment

https://simpleflying.com/video/alaska-airlines-bets-on-blended-wing-body-with-jetzero-investment/ 

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Boeing 777X Test Fleet Grounded After Severed Engine Thrust Link & Cracks Found

https://simpleflying.com/boeing-777x-test-fleet-grounded-after-severed-thrust-link-cracks-found/ 

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Boeing Invests in Australian Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/Boeing-Invests-In-Australian-SAF-Production 

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Test Progress Builds Confidence in Open Fan Architecture

https://www.flightglobal.com/paid-content/test-progress-builds-confidence-in-open-fan-architecture/159599.article 

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Why collaboration is powering the eVTOL certification process

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/why-collaboration-is-powering-the-evtol-certification-process/159618.article 

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Commercial variant of latest Il-76 to emerge in 2028

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/commercial-variant-of-latest-il-76-to-emerge-in-2028/159619.article 

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Sikorsky delivers final VH-92A presidential helicopter

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/sikorsky-delivers-final-vh-92a-presidential-helicopter/159628.article 

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US judge reverses $72mn award in Boeing-Zunum Aero case

A US federal judge has reversed a jury's decision that had awarded dormant electric aviation startup Zunum Aero USD72 million in a trade secrets infringement case against Boeing, according to court filings.

Zunum Aero had alleged Boeing used its intellectual property to advance its own hybrid-electric aircraft project while depriving Zunum of funding.

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/143798-us-judge-reverses-72mn-award-in-boeing-zunum-aero-case 

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EL AL Israel Airlines Finalizes Order for up to 31 Boeing 737 MAX Jets

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2024/08/el-al-israel-airlines-finalizes-order-for-up-to-31-boeing-737-max-jets/ 

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Fort Worth Fighter Wing Marks ‘New Era’ with First F-35s

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2024/08/fort-worth-fighter-wing-marks-new-era-with-first-f-35s/ 

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Boeing grounds 777X test fleet after discovering engine assembly faults

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/boeing/777/777x/boeing-grounds-777x-test-fleet-after-discovering-engine-assembly-faults/ 

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American indicted for obtaining F-4 parts for Iran | News | Flight Global

The US government has indicted a California businessman for allegedly attempting to supply components for the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom to Iran.

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/american-indicted-for-obtaining-f-4-parts-for-iran/159614.article 

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Japan Coast Guard orders two MQ-9B SeaGuardians

https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/air/japan-coast-guard-orders-two-mq-9b-seaguardians?utm_campaign=Social_News&utm_content=304504500&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-70529694 

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Severe weather disrupts flights across Madeira and the Canary Islands

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/fuerteventura-fue/severe-weather-disrupts-flights-across-madeira-and-the-canary-islands/ 

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Eurowings pilot asks passengers to disembark, then plane takes off empty for Mallorca

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/lufthansa-group/eurowings/eurowings-pilot-asks-passengers-to-disembark-then-plane-takes-off-empty-for-mallorca/ 

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New NT project to develop fuel tanks for hydrogen-powered drones

https://australianaviation.com.au/2024/08/new-nt-project-to-develop-fuel-tanks-for-hydrogen-powered-drones/ 

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Fire Breaks Out at Historic Wright Brothers Facility

https://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=DE692A91-04A4-4562-9931-EA0CBA459C65 

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Boeing grounds 777X test fleet after failure of key engine mounting structure - The Air Current

https://theaircurrent.com/aircraft-development/boeing-grounds-777x-test-fleet-after-failure-of-key-engine-mounting-structure/ 

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