martes, 20 de agosto de 2024

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. 

‘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/ 

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 

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