BETA founder completes first test flight in production eCTOL [Video]

https://electrek.co/2024/11/14/beta-technologies-founder-completes-first-test-flight-in-its-production-intent-ectol-video/ 

3D-printing advance mitigates three defects simultaneously for failure-free metal parts

University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers have found a way to simultaneously mitigate three types of defects in parts produced using a prominent additive manufacturing technique called laser powder bed fusion

https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/3D_printing_advance_mitigates_three_defects_simultaneously_for_failure_free_metal_parts_999.html 

Putin orders serial production of Oreshnik hypersonic missile

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the new Oreshnik hypersonic missile used against Ukraine this week will go into serial production and is "ready to be used" again if necessary. Speaking on Friday during a televised meeting with members of his Security Council, defense industry officials and missile developers, the Russian leader said the Oreshnik cannot be stopped or intercepted an…

 https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Putin_orders_serial_production_of_Oreshnik_hypersonic_missile_warns_it_can_be_used_again_999.html 

FAA eyes new Boeing 737 MAX pilot instructions after smokey incidents

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/faa-weighs-new-boeing-737-max-pilot-instructions-to-avert-safety-risk/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

Bezos hits back at Musk in sniping over Tesla, SpaceX holdings

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/bezos-hits-back-at-musk-in-sniping-over-tesla-spacex-holdings/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

Why Has Northrop Grumman Built A Crewed Loyal Wingman Drone?

https://simpleflying.com/why-northrop-grumman-built-crewed-loyal-wingman-drone/ 

Amazon and Elon Musk’s SpaceX challenge labor agency’s constitutionality in federal court

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/amazon-and-elon-musks-spacex-challenge-labor-agencys-constitutionality-in-federal-court/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

FAA team recommends Boeing MAX design change and pilot notification

An internal memo recommends a design change to fix an engine risk on the 737 MAX, in addition to informing pilots of the risk and changing takeoff procedures.

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/faa-team-recommends-boeing-max-design-change-and-notify-pilots/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

UK Announces Retirement of Watchkeeper UAV, 14 Chinooks, 17 Pumas and 3 Royal Navy Ships

https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/20/uk-announces-cuts/ 

U.S. Approves Foreign Military Sale for South Korean F-15K Upgrade

https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/22/south-korean-f-15k-upgrade-fms/ 

USMC KC-130J Completes Circumnavigation of the Globe During Two-Week Mission

https://theaviationist.com/2024/11/23/usmc-kc-130j-circumnavigation-of-the-globe/ 

Boeing Awarded 15 Additional U.S. Air Force KC-46A Tankers

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131508 

IATA Wings of Change Europe Conference Calls for EU to Prioritize Competitiveness and Sustainability

https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2024-releases/2024-11-21-01/ 

IATA Condemns Spanish Cabin Baggage Decision

https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/2024-releases/2024-11-22-01/ 

Developer Natilus unveils 200-seat aircraft concept to challenge tube-and-wing supremacy

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/developer-natilus-unveils-200-seat-aircraft-concept-to-challenge-tube-and-wing-supremacy/160828.article 

Why the time is right for hydrogen propulsion shift

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/why-the-time-is-right-for-hydrogen-propulsion-shift/160841.article 

Dark skies as new Cold War era advances

https://www.flightglobal.com/flight-international-opinion/dark-skies-as-new-cold-war-era-advances/160842.article 

How the global military fleet shapes up in our 2025 World Air Forces review

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/how-the-global-military-fleet-shapes-up-in-our-2025-world-air-forces-review/160844.article 

Boeing Tapped For F-15 Japan Super Interceptor Program | Elbit’s Profits Surge | DoS Approved FMS To South Korea

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/boeing-tapped-for-f-15-japan-super-interceptor-program-elbits-profits-surge-dos-approved-fms-to-south-korea-0242259/ 

GA-ASI Finalized Qualification Trials Of Gray Eagle | Romania To Buy 32 F-35s | Uk To Decommission Navy Ships

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/ga-asi-finalized-qualification-trials-of-gray-eagle-romania-to-buy-32-f-35s-uk-to-decommission-navy-ships-0242264/ 

Brussels Airport ownership in focus amid Canadian fund’s £10 billion asset sale

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/brussels-airport-bru/brussels-airport-ownership-in-focus-amid-canadian-funds-10-billion-asset-sale/ 

GE Aerospace tests hybrid-electric turboshaft engine for US Army

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/ge-aerospace-tests-hybrid-electric-turboshaft-engine-for-us-army/160853.article 

Lockheed uses L-39 and two L-29s to test air-to-air combat with autonomous fighters

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/lockheed-uses-l-39-and-two-l-29s-to-test-air-to-air-combat-with-autonomous-fighters/160859.article 

NTSB investigating 737 Max smoke incident amid Leap-1B ‘load reduction device’ scrutiny

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/ntsb-investigating-737-max-smoke-incident-amid-leap-1b-load-reduction-device-scrutiny/160866.article 

Self-driving helicopter may soon head to a wildfire near you

https://fireaviation.com/2024/11/21/self-driving-aircraft-may-soon-head-to-a-wildfire-near-you/ 

Skunk Works® Demonstrates Airborne Battle Management of AI-Controlled Aircraft

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2024/11/skunk-works-demonstrates-airborne-battle-management-of-ai-controlled-aircraft/ 

Boeing Awarded 15 Additional U.S. Air Force KC-46A Tankers

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2024/11/boeing-awarded-15-additional-u-s-air-force-kc-46a-tankers/ 

RAAF tankers to refuel Indian aircraft under new defence deal

https://australianaviation.com.au/2024/11/raaf-tankers-to-refuel-indian-aircraft-under-new-defence-deal/ 

Qantas engine that sparked Sydney fire was weeks from retirement

https://australianaviation.com.au/2024/11/qantas-engine-that-sparked-sydney-fire-was-weeks-from-retirement/