Lufthansa Cargo equips a fourth freighter with CO2-efficient AeroSHARK technology

Lufthansa Cargo has introduced its fourth Boeing 777F freighter equipped with AeroSHARK technology, which mimics shark skin's microscopic structure to reduce aerodynamic drag on the fuselage and engine nacelles. The technology, developed in collaboration with BASF, enhances fuel efficiency and lowers emissions. When applied to Lufthansa Cargo's entire fleet of Boeing 777 freighters, it's expected […]

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/lufthansa-group/lufthansa-cargo/lufthansa-cargo-equips-a-fourth-freighter-with-co2-efficient-aeroshark-technology/ 

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BlackSky wins Air Force research contract to track vehicles in real time from space

 https://www.spacewar.com/reports/BlackSky_wins_Air_Force_research_contract_to_track_vehicles_in_real_time_from_space_999.html 

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Aeolus’ assisted reentry, a successful experiment to reduce space debris

On 28 July 2023 Aeolus, a meteorological satellite built by Airbus and operated by the European Space Agency (ESA), bid its farewell, burning up as it reentered the Earth's atmosphere.

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2023-10-aeolus-assisted-reentry-a-successful-experiment-to-reduce-space-debris?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 

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NATO Tiger Meet 2023 Wraps Up In Italy

https://theaviationist.com/2023/10/17/ntm-2023-final-report/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ntm-2023-final-report 

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Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat: The Latest Updates

https://simpleflying.com/boeing-mq-28-ghost-bat-update/ 

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Russia sourcing ‘almost all’ UAVs from China

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/russia-sourcing-almost-all-uavs-from-china/155406.article 

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Rolls-Royce to cut up to 2,500 jobs as part of group restructuring

https://www.flightglobal.com/engines/rolls-royce-to-cut-up-to-2500-jobs-as-part-of-group-restructuring/155414.article 

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KF-21 makes air show debut at Seoul ADEX

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/kf-21-makes-air-show-debut-at-seoul-adex/155416.article 

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Ukraine Fires ATACMS Missile at Russian Forces for the First Time - WSJ

https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/ukraine-fires-atacms-missile-at-russian-forces-for-the-first-time-3bebcdb1 

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Czech Republic selects the Embraer C-390 Millennium as its next medium military transport aircraft

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/embraer/czech-republic-selects-the-embraer-c-390-millennium-as-its-next-medium-military-transport-aircraft/ 

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EU antitrust commissioner Didier Reynders calls for stricter concessions in airline mergers to ensure fair competition

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/eu-antitrust-commissioner-didier-reynders-calls-for-stricter-concessions-in-airline-mergers-to-ensure-fair-competition/ 

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Lebanese carrier MEA is evacuating aircraft to Istanbul Airport following tension at Israel's border

https://airlive.net/emergency/2023/10/17/lebanese-carrier-mea-is-evacuating-aircraft-to-istanbul-airport-following-tension-at-israels-border/ 

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Ukraine Fires ATACMS Missile at Russian Forces for the First Time - WSJ

https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/ukraine-fires-atacms-missile-at-russian-forces-for-the-first-time-3bebcdb1 

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Archer, Abu Dhabi Plan 2026 Air Taxi Launch in UAE - Bloomberg

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-16/archer-abu-dhabi-plan-2026-air-taxi-launch-in-uae?utm_content=business&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&cmpid=socialflow-twitter-business&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social 

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Countering tactical kamikaze drones – ideas urgently needed. » Wavell Room

https://wavellroom.com/2023/10/13/countering-tactical-kamikaze-drones-ideas-urgently-needed/ 

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Fake X (Twitter) airline accounts solve customer complaints, ask for money

https://www.fastcompany.com/90966960/airline-scam-fake-accounts-twitter-x-jetblue 

Twitter Becomes Fertile Ground for Airline Rebooking Scams

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Chinese military jet intercepts Canadian Forces plane in ‘aggressive manner’ - National | Globalnews.ca

At least two different Chinese jets intercepted the Canadian plane consistently for multiple hours during the more than eight-hour-long mission. The Chinese jets came within about five metres of the Canadian plane.

https://globalnews.ca/news/10027324/chinese-military-aircraft-intercept-canadian-forces/ 

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