Israel says Iran attack will be 'deadly, precise and surprising'; Ex-UK soldier denies passing secrets to Iran

Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Wednesday that Israel's retaliation against Iran for last week's missile barrage will be "deadly, precise and surprising". "Our attack in Iran will be deadly, precise and surprising," Gallant said in a statement posted on social media, adding: "Those who try to harm the State of Israel will pay a price."

 https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Israel_minister_says_attack_on_Iran_will_be_deadly_precise_and_surprising_999.html 

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Push to end Machinists strike stalls as storm clouds gather over Boeing

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/push-to-end-machinists-strike-stalls-as-storm-clouds-gather-over-boeing/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

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France Announces Development of Rafale F5 With New UCAV And Nuclear Missile

https://theaviationist.com/2024/10/10/development-of-rafale-f5-with-new-ucav-and-nuclear-missile/ 

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U.S. Space Force Will Use Aerobraking to Change X-37B Orbit

https://theaviationist.com/2024/10/10/aerobraking-to-change-x-37b-orbit/ 

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FAA’s Role in Hurricane Preparations and Response

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-role-hurricane-preparations-and-response 

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Industry group lays out self-oversight plan to address problem of unapproved engine parts

https://www.flightglobal.com/engines/industry-group-lays-out-self-oversight-plan-to-address-problem-of-unapproved-engine-parts/160249.article 

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US Army exploring replacement for Airbus UH-72 as helicopter trainer

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/us-army-exploring-replacement-for-airbus-uh-72-as-helicopter-trainer/160246.article 

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First parts from scrapped MRH90 fleet arrive to bolster NHI inventory as airframer boosts availability

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/first-parts-from-scrapped-mrh90-fleet-arrive-to-bolster-nhi-inventory-as-airframer-boosts-availability/160259.article 

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Airbus and European partners demonstrate collaboration between helicopters and unmanned systems

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-10-airbus-and-european-partners-demonstrate-collaboration-between?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss

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Ryanair cuts flights to several German cities amid dispute over tax increases

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ryanair/ryanair-cuts-flights-to-several-german-cities-amid-dispute-over-tax-increases/ 

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Airbus registered 235 orders and delivered 50 aircraft in September 2024

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/airbus/airbus-registered-235-orders-and-delivered-50-aircraft-in-september-2024/ 

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Orphaned A-29 Super Tucano Attack Planes Join USAF Test Pilot School Fleet

 https://www.twz.com/air/orphaned-a-29-super-tucano-attack-planes-join-usaf-test-pilot-school-fleet 

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Skydweller Aero Signals Dawn of Practical Solar Flight - Forbes Skydweller -

A Skydweller solar-powered drone just successfully completed a series of test flights with U.S. Navy funding. This time the longest flight was 'just' 22.5 hours, but in operation the aircraft will fly patrol missions lasting for weeks, powered by solar cells in the day and batteries at night.

https://www.skydweller.aero/news/forbes-skydweller-aero-us-navy-eternal-drone-solar-flight/ 

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FOD In The Cockpit Causes Two Blown Tires On Landing | Boldmethod

https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/safety/water-bottle-fod-accident-during-landing-touchdown/?fbclid=IwY2xjawF01EhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQp6qUYVhK4S19se_eXsrNaNoTuv_4GLG6hkjO2aqsYjxBiHRCEOl4_6Sg_aem__0AgJ_jykK9k6pHjKnIhig 

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Press Release: Dawn Aerospace Flies World’s Only Rapidly Reusable Rocket-Powered Aircraft Twice in One Day — Dawn Aerospace

Dawn Aerospace, proudly announces it has demonstrated same-day reusability of their rocket-powered aircraft, the Mk-II Aurora, with two flights within 8 hours.   

The flights took place from Glentanner Aerodrome on the South Island of New Zealand, both reaching speeds of Mach 0.9, 950km/h, and an altitude of 63,000 ft. These were the 8th and 9th flights of the Mk-II Aurora under rocket power.  

https://www.dawnaerospace.com/latest-news/rapidreusability 

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El ala volante (BWB)de despegue vertical de Aurora supera los ensayos dentro de efecto suelo

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/el-ala-volante-bwbde-despegue-vertical-de-aurora-supera-los-ensayos-dentro-de-efecto-suelo/

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