martes, 31 de marzo de 2026

Hydrogen aviation OEM Beyond Aero reaches key aircraft design milestone

DJI Avata 360 drone enters 360 FPV market

U-2 Dragon Lady Upgrade: BAE Systems Adds Advanced EW Suite

Omnidirectional propulsion system makes for super-nimble drones

Nueva etapa de la aviación ultraligera (ULM) en España: plena aplicación del RD 182/2026 | AESA

The US Navy wants you ... to make ‘Drone Killer’ ammunition

Chinese researchers develop flapping-wing drones imitating eagles, pigeons, butterflies and beetles - Global Times

China achieves first full-performance milestone in megawatt-class liquid hydrogen aviation engine - Global Times

US Navy launches competition to replace T-45 trainer – FlightGlobal

MBDA chief upbeat on remote carrier progress, despite FCAS programme turbulence – FlightGlobal

Vertical Aerospace secures financing package of up to $850 million - The Economic Times

Volando alto, nuevos horizontes para el Eurofighter. Revista de Aeronáutica y Astronáutica, 943, junio 2025

lunes, 30 de marzo de 2026

Why U.S. Special Operations Forces Will Focus More On The Cyber Domain

Spain closes airspace to US aircraft involved in Iran war

Airbus's uncrewed kamikaze drone interceptor demo | Airbus

China stations jets-turned-drones at bases near Taiwan Strait, report says | Reuters

Draco quiere desarrollar su Wilga turbohélice en versiones militares - Sandglass Patrol

Army conducts first-person-view lethal drone training – Australian Aviation

New U.S. Missile Hit Iranian Sports Hall and School, Analysis Shows - The New York Times

jueves, 26 de marzo de 2026

"China's Largest In-Development Cargo UAV Secures 530 Orders" @ YouTube

EU's €115m AGILE plan seeks to fast-track defence tech amid warfare shifts

Presentación del libro «Donde pongo el ojo ¡mojo!» durante el próximo RACE Fest

Quantum navigation: precise aircraft location | Airbus

Un equipo de la UGR desarrolla un sistema que dota a los enjambres de drones de ‘conciencia’ espacial individual y de grupo para no depender de apoyo externo - Canal UGR

Airbus brings digital technology to firefighting

GRIZZLY Containerized Launcher Completes Multiple Live-Fire Launch Tests

Deadly LaGuardia crash raises worries about close calls at Sea-Tac, elsewhere

U.S. Considering Deployment of 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East

Photos of A-10s Used to Strike Iranian Naval Vessels Show Video Game-Inspired Nicknames

New Images Show B-2 Spirit Bombers Departing for Iran Mission with Unknown White Patches on Wings

NTSB Says LaGuardia Tower Staffing Normal, But Concerns Remain

Mysterious Drone Swarms Infiltrate High-Security US Nuclear Bomber Base in Louisiana

Lockheed Martin to Quadruple Production of Critical Precision Strike Missiles for U.S. Army

Pentagon Report Reveals Zero Combat-Capable TR-3 F-35s Delivered Amid Software Stagnation

Aviation News – The 2025 Director, Operational Test & Evaluation (DOT&E) annual report has revealed that the U.S. military received no combat-capable F-35 Lightning II aircraft in the Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3) configuration through September 2025. This critical delay stems from unstable software that has left…

Brazil unveils first locally produced Gripen E fighter jet

FAA approves higher takeoff weight for Boeing 787, unlocking more range and payload

Pro-Iran hackers claim F-35 technical data theft

miércoles, 25 de marzo de 2026

Russia Offers Dual-Seat Su-57 With Full Technology Transfer to India — Stealth Fighter Deal Could Shift Indo-Pacific Air Power Balance Before AMCA Era

China unveils full-process demonstration of Atlas drone swarm operations system, expert highlights algorithm-enabled combat upgrades - Global Times

KF-21 fighter jet begins mass production - The Korea Times

LaGuardia Collision Spotlights Runway Safety System Challenges

Western powers were unable to secure shipping in the Red Sea. Hormuz will be harder

Iran military spokesperson says US is negotiating with itself

martes, 24 de marzo de 2026

Look Inside Anduril's New Factory as CCA Production Begins

How Teruel Airport in Spain became a global hub for grounded aircraft

Army buys Red Dragon long-range attack drones | DefenseScoop

Air taxis in WA? FAA’s new program aims to have them flying soon

Could the UPS crash mean the end of the Boeing-maintained MD-11?

B-52 Spotted Yet Again Testing the AGM-181 Next-Gen Stealth Nuclear Cruise Missile

SNC’s AEGIR-W Sea Drone Washes Ashore on Turkey’s Black Sea Coast

Accounts on X and Telegram were able to match the actual image with the renderings from SNC's product brochures for the AEGIR family of multi-purpose, attritable USVs. It is still unclear how the USV showed up in Turkey.
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Epic Fury is Now in the Fourth Week, with More U.S. Assets Deploying

Aeroflot Group unveils summer flight schedule: over 300 routes, more than half domestic

Statement on Air Canada Express Incident at LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

Robinson Unveils Family of Self-Flying Helicopters

NASA, Lockheed’s Supersonic X-59 ‘Returned Prematurely’ on Second Flight

COBBS, Anduril, and Nokia Join Forces to Accelerate Sovereign Counter-Drone Capability in Belgium

Anduril Reaches Agreement to Acquire ExoAnalytic Solutions to Accelerate Space Domain Awareness and Missile Defense Capabilities

Anduril begins production of YFQ-44A autonomous fighter at new Ohio factory

UK's Loganair launches trials with electric Alia CX300

Spain’s Air Europa has $205mn in blocked funds in Venezuela

Airbus Targets Record-Breaking Year with Ambitious 870 Aircraft Delivery Goal

Airbus continues to strengthen sovereign cyber security with acquisition of Ultra Cyber Ltd in the UK

Poland Explores Strategic Entry into Next-Generation GCAP Fighter Program

Ten years on: Belgium remembers the victims of the 22 March 2016 attacks

Transavia investigated after cockpit seats used to resolve overbooking on Hurghada–Amsterdam flight

United Airlines cuts flights as fuel price surge threatens profits through 2027

Light aircraft makes emergency landing on Polish motorway without injuries

easyJet unveils lighter, more spacious seats to cut emissions and boost comfort from 2028

Colombia military plane crash kills 66, four still missing

Pineapple B190 at Governor's Harbour on Mar 19th 2026, gear up landing

Accident: Jazz CRJ9 at New York on Mar 22nd 2026, collision with fire truck on runway

Ukrainian Military Tests Dual-Control FPV Drone Using Fiber Optic and Radio

US Navy picks robot sub 'mothership' to unleash underwater drone swarms

U.S. Tests F-22 Raptor with Stealth Fuel Tanks and Sensor Pods for Long-Range Missions in Contested Airspace

domingo, 22 de marzo de 2026

BAE develops rapid counter-drone system for UK and allies

NUBURU Enters the $20B Global Counter-Drone Defense Market as Lyocon Completes Proof-of-Concept for Portable Directed-Energy Laser Platform

BAE develops rapid counter-drone system for UK and allies

Japan shrugs off GCAP delays, fast-tracks export rules for future warplane

Japan sounds alarm over UK delays to combat aircraft project

sábado, 21 de marzo de 2026

Could This Be Our Best Ever Look at America's Elusive RQ-180? - The Aviationist

Russia Sends MiG-31s Armed with Kinzhal Hypersonic Missiles Over Sea of Japan - The Aviationist

B-52s Launch from RAF Fairford with Impressive Cruise Missile Payload - The Aviationist

U.S. Air Force strategic bombers deployed to RAF Fairford continue to participate in Operation Epic Fury, with near-daily flights from both the B-1s and B-52s, the latter showcasing a hefty external payload

https://theaviationist.com/2026/03/20/b-52s-launch-fairford-impressive-payload/

USAF pauses contract for 75 KC-46 tankers until Boeing fixes deficiencies

US Army receives first optionally-piloted Black Hawk helicopter | DefenseScoop

Warsaw-based Draco Aircraft pitches HyperSTOL design to Polish military and NATO operators | Flight Global

AerCap orders for 100 additional A320neo | Airbus

Russia reduces direct international air links by nine countries

Airbus Confirms Feasibility of Hydrogen-Powered ZEROe Concept for Sustainable Aviation – Aviation News

U.S. Air Force Warthogs Pivot to Maritime Strike Role Against Iranian Fast Attack Craft – Aviation News

NASA Reschedules Second X-59 Quiet Supersonic Flight for Performance Testing in California – Aviation News

Teruel Airport becomes safe haven as airlines relocate aircraft amid Middle East crisis - Aviation24.be

Researchers find major cause of aircraft carbon fibre degradation – Australian Aviation

US air taxi program to launch commercial flights this summer

US Air Force Tests Hypersonic Rocket Engine

Pentagon’s Megawatt Laser Demo To Highlight Recent Tech Breakthroughs | Aviation Week Network

martes, 17 de marzo de 2026

Drone-maker AeroVironment buys aerospace engineering firm ESAero in $200 million deal

Indra exhibe en BACSI 2026 nuevas capacidades para el sostenimiento de aeronaves, la conectividad 5G en vuelo, la interacción piloto-caza y la defensa antidrón

Indra y Synaptic Aviation impulsan la eficiencia con inteligencia artificial en los aeropuertos de Barcelona, Madrid y Palma de Mallorca

El sistema antidrón de Indra desplegado en Lituania acapara la atención de los países del flanco este de la OTAN

Indra Group y Diehl defence alcanzan un acuerdo para impulsar la soberanía europea en defensa aérea y misiles

Boost Air nace como el primer grupo aeronáutico español independiente

Boost Air nace como el primer grupo aeronáutico español independiente
 
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Madrid, 17 de marzo de 2026.- En 2025, Hyperion Fund y Corporación Financiera Azuaga aunaron esfuerzos para crear la mayor compañía de servicios aeronáuticos del mercado español y lo hicieron con la visión de construir un nuevo líder nacional e internacional del sector. En este contexto, y con la integración de Gestair, Brok-air y ATS Aviation nace Boost Air, un nuevo grupo aeronáutico llamado a convertirse en el referente español independiente del sector, con un modelo industrial 360º, presencia internacional y capacidad para prestar servicio a cualquier aeronave, en cualquier segmento, durante toda su vida útil.

Con amplia experiencia en los ámbitos de defensa, aviación ejecutiva y aviación comercial, la creación de Boost Air responde a un momento decisivo para la aviación, marcado por el crecimiento del sector, el envejecimiento de las flotas, el refuerzo de los programas de defensa y una demanda cada vez mayor de mantenimiento y soporte técnico que garantice la seguridad, fiabilidad y puntualidad de las aeronaves. Con ello y gracias a la integración de todas las capacidades de las tres compañías y el aprovechamiento de sus sinergias, Boost Air prevé duplicar su facturación en cinco años, partiendo de los cerca de los 300 millones actuales.

"Boost Air no es un cambio de marca, sino la evolución natural de tres compañías líderes que deciden operar como un único grupo para ofrecer una propuesta más sólida, más integrada y con mayor capacidad de respuesta ante las necesidades actuales y futuras de la aviación", afirma Miguel Ángel Morell, director general de Boost Air. "Nuestro objetivo es convertirnos en el grupo aeronáutico español independiente de referencia, con capacidad para competir sólidamente también fuera de nuestras fronteras".

Un modelo 360º único en España
La nueva compañía integra en una misma estructura todas las capacidades necesarias para una aeronave, desde la gestión y operación, mantenimiento en línea y base, reparación y gestión de componentes, diseño y modificación, incluidas conversiones especiales, capacidades específicas para defensa y formación de equipos técnicos y de vuelo. Todo ello con un enfoque transversal para tres grandes segmentos: defensa, aviación ejecutiva y aviación comercial.
"Hoy el mercado demanda socios capaces de ofrecer soluciones completas, con visión industrial, seguridad, agilidad y especialización técnica. Eso es precisamente lo que representa Boost Air: un ecosistema integrado que conecta todas las capacidades necesarias para que una aeronave siga volando con seguridad y fiabilidad", señala Morell.

Infraestructuras estratégicas en todo el territorio
Boost Air se presenta como un grupo de origen 100 % español, con centros de decisión y trabajo en España, preparado para competir en mercados internacionales de alta exigencia. Actualmente, el grupo opera en España, Malta y Portugal y prevé consolidar su presencia en el sur de Europa, además de avanzar de forma progresiva en otros mercados internacionales.
La compañía cuenta con una infraestructura estratégica de primer nivel en ubicaciones estratégicas como Madrid-Barajas, Cuatro Vientos, Málaga-Costa del Sol y Castellón, con más de 47.500 m² de hangares aprobados por organismos internacionales de aviación civil y con diversas aprobaciones militares.
El grupo además cuenta con 12.000m² adicionales en Barajas, lo que elevará su capacidad total hasta cerca de 60.000m² de hangares.

Liderazgo en aviación ejecutiva, comercial y defensa

En aviación ejecutiva, el grupo gestiona 37 aeronaves, supera las 10.000 horas de vuelo anuales, tramita más de 6.000 planes de vuelo al año y acumula más de 360.000 horas de vuelo históricas. En este segmento, el grupo combina gestión, operación, mantenimiento y soporte técnico bajo una misma estructura. En el ámbito del MRO ejecutivo, realiza más de 80.000 horas de trabajo anuales, atiende más de 140 aeronaves y ejecuta más de 350 revisiones y actuaciones técnicas.
En aviación comercial, trabaja con más de 100 aerolíneas, atiende más de 10.000 pernoctas, resuelve más de 200 situaciones AOG y supera las 11.000 asistencias técnicas anuales, además de intervenir o reemplazar más de 14.000 componentes al año para una cartera de más de 400 clientes.
En defensa, la compañía refuerza su papel como socio industrial nacional para las Fuerzas Armadas, con más de 25 años de experiencia en programas clave. Aporta capacidades en mantenimiento, modificación y soporte especializado para entornos de alta exigencia.

Más de 900 profesionales y una academia para asegurar el talento

Boost Air reúne a más de 900 profesionales entre técnicos, ingenieros, tripulaciones y especialistas, cuyo conocimiento y experiencia constituyen la base del nuevo grupo. Además, la compañía ha articulado una academia propia, concebida como una herramienta clave para responder al déficit estructural de talento en el sector aeronáutico. A través de ella, Boost Air forma técnicos de mantenimiento, tripulaciones y otros perfiles esenciales para garantizar el crecimiento futuro del grupo y del propio sector.
Con el nacimiento de Boost Air, España incorpora un nuevo grupo aeronáutico independiente con capacidad para integrar gestión, operación, mantenimiento, componentes, diseño y formación bajo una misma estructura industrial. Su propósito es claro: que cualquier aeronave, en cualquier segmento, encuentre dentro de Boost Air todas las capacidades necesarias a lo largo de su ciclo de vida.

Belgian F-16s Are Testing FZ275 Laser-Guided Rockets for C-UAS Role

APKWS-Equipped A-10 Thunderbolt IIs are Flying Missions in Support of Operation Epic Fury

Epic Fury Enters Third Week as More B-52s, F-35s and Marines Deploy

UAE suspends foreign airline operations from Dubai airports

airBaltic suspends Dubai flights until October 2026 amid Middle East security concerns

SAS cancels 29 flights in Norway as fuel prices surge after Middle East escalation

IATA:Air Travel Demand Will More Than Double by 2050

China Airlines cuts back previous deal for A350-900s and A321neos

Poland Launches Operator Training for MEROPS Drone Interceptor to Bolster Air Defense

Boeing Secures $2.4 Billion US Air Force Contract to Accelerate E-7A Wedgetail Production

Rolls-Royce completes altitude, operability testing on F130 engine for B-52J programme

Amazon unit withdraws from drone trade group, raises safety concerns

Epic Fury reveals airpower’s limits in Iran conflict

Airbus and Leonardo open to collaboration on next-generation military helicopter despite differences

Collins powers up tests of 1MW electric motors for hybridised PW1100G engine

Airbus is preparing two uncrewed combat aircraft from Kratos for first flight with a European mission system

Atlas Air Worldwide becomes Airbus’ largest A350F freighter customer with an order for 20 aircraft

viernes, 13 de marzo de 2026

Japan Releases First Official Photos of EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer Aircraft

Joby Flies First Electric Air Taxi Meeting FAA Design Criteria

Grubhub to Trial Drone Delivery, Joining DoorDash and Uber Eats

Vaeridion inaugurates new battery plant at former Lilium facility in Oberpfaffenhofen

GE Aerospace Continues Next-Generation Helicopter Propulsion Research Study

US aviation industry seeks 2032 deadline extension for 5G-related altimeter upgrades

B-1B bombers spotted at RAF Fairford being loaded with 900kg guided bombs

B-1B bombers spotted at RAF Fairford being loaded with 900kg guided bombs

Russia has dramatically expanded its unmanned air vehicle production complex

Windracers ULTRA Heavy-Lift Drone to Map Greenland’s Melting Ice for Critical Climate Research

Joby Aviation Hits Major Milestone with First FAA-Conforming Aircraft Tests

US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling plane crashes over Iraq, at least five crew on board | CNN

Iran struck Ali al Salem, where Italian military personnel are also deployed. Here are the characteristics of the base

New Belgian investment holding FLARE launched in aerospace and defence sector

U.S. KC-135 tanker lost in incident over western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury

British Airways pilot arrested over alleged secret filming of sexual encounters

Qantas raises international fares as fuel shocks continue

Air New Zealand slashes flights to save fuel costs

France’s Thales launches air and missile defense rival to US Golden Dome

[Podcast] Ataque estadounidense a Irán en marzo de 2026

miércoles, 11 de marzo de 2026

Ukrainian company "Aerobavovna" revives the use of aerostats for modern warfare | УНН

Radar bases housing key US missile interceptor hit in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, satellite images show

Archer Escalates Air Taxi Rivalry, Claiming Joby Hides China Ties

Electra Selected as Premier Private Partner for Trump Administration’s New Advanced Air Mobility Program

Sikorsky to Test Trio of Next-Gen Autonomous Aircraft in 2026

Sikorsky Collaborates with Robinson Helicopter Company to Integrate MATRIX™ Autonomy into Robinson R66 TURBINETRUCK

EASA extends warning to avoid Middle East and Persian Gulf airspace until 18 March

UAE’s AH-64 Apaches Swat Down Iranian Shahed Drones with M230 Chain Gun

B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Spotted During Aerial Refueling Test For The First Time

Robinson Helicopter launches unmanned division, envisions next-gen helo drones

Robinson assembling R88 cabins in preparation for first flight; announces new suppliers at Verticon

Boeing says wiring flaws could delay first-quarter 737 MAX jet deliveries

Dassault Aviation Unveils the Falcon 10X – New Top of the Line Falcon

Archer accuses Joby of fraud over alleged China ties

De Havilland Canada and Avincis Aviation Announce Joint Initiatives

De Havilland starts assembling major components of first DHC-515

Jet2 introducing virtual-reality walkaround training after system’s regulatory approval

SYOS Aerospace’s SA200 uncrewed autonomous helicopter has successfully completed a series of ‘fully autonomous mission’ trials, clearing the Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for serial production.

SYOS Aerospace awarded New Zealand Defence Force contract for multi-domain autonomous vehicles, structured experimentation and capability development.

Garuda selects Airbus Flexrotor to expand its UAS leasing portfolio

UK pursuing options for airborne electromagnetic attack

Ukraine Can Now Manufacture ‘China-Free’ Drones - The New York Times

martes, 10 de marzo de 2026

EFFECTS OF THE USE OF ROBOTIZED COMBAT SYSTEMS DURING THE CONFLICT IN UKRAINE

Sharp drop in Chinese military aircraft near Taiwan raises questions

…with possibilities ranging from China's annual political gathering, known as the "two sessions"… to US President Donald Trump's scheduled trip to Beijing…

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Air Defense: Defeating Shahed drone Swarms

Ukraine has successfully countered these attacks with its low‑cost "Sky Fortress" system, which uses thousands of cell phones to detect drone engine sounds and guide mobile gun trucks. The system has destroyed more than 80 percent of detected drones and attracted NATO interest. As Russia pushed Gerans to higher altitudes, Ukraine responded by developing interceptor drones, highlighting the rapid drone-driven arms race shaping the war.

NTSB member who responded to D.C. midair crash fired by White House over workplace allegations that he denies

Israeli Strike Destroys Iranian F-14s

According to The Jerusalem Post, Israel bombed several F-14s parked at an airport in Isfahan, Iran. It was not clear exactly how many F-14s were destroyed.
continue reading: https://www.flyingmag.com/israeli-strike-destroys-iranian-f-14s/

Critical shortage or endless supply? Munitions availability in the Iran war

Fuel price volatility prompts Air New Zealand to suspend earnings guidance

Air New Zealand has suspended its earnings guidance – barely two weeks after it first disclosed it – amid "unprecedented volatility" in the jet fuel market… continue reading https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/fuel-price-volatility-prompts-air-new-zealand-to-suspend-earnings-guidance/166587.article

Turkey Warns Iran After NATO Air Defences Intercept Second Ballistic Missile in Turkish Airspace

Windracers Becomes First Heavy-Lift Drone Operator to Secure BARS Green Safety Status

Beta Technologies speeds up development of military cargo drone, wins FAA grants

Return of the 'Hot Rod': MD launches the six-bladed 564 helicopter - Vertical Mag

lunes, 9 de marzo de 2026

DARPA’s new X-76: the speed of a jet, the freedom of a helicopter | DARPA

SPRINT X-76 enters build phase to demonstrate runway-independent, high-speed flight


https://www.darpa.mil/news/2026/darpa-new-x-76-speed-of-jet-freedom-of-helicopter

NTSB Member Says He Was Fired by White House

A National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member who became the public face of the agency's response to the fatal midair collision over Washington, D.C., last year was apparently fired by the White House late last week.

https://www.flyingmag.com/ntsb-member-says-he-was-fired-by-white-house/


GE Aerospace Awarded Defense Logistics Agency Contract to Increase U.S. Air Force J85 Engine Readiness | GE Aerospace News

GE Aerospace to Invest Another $1B in U.S. Manufacturing | GE Aerospace News

Airbus has inaugurated a state-of-the-art technolo | Airbus

Embraer E-Freighter Makes European Debut as Bridges Air Cargo Launches Commercial Operations – Aviation News

EU deploys rescEU aircraft for first time to repatriate citizens from Middle East

FCAS fighter jet drama reveals Berlin's deepening ties to defence sector | Euractiv

Boeing’s recovery leads to higher executive — and employee — pay

Typhoon Spotted Loaded With cUAS Rocket Pods for the First Time

UK Typhoons, Wildcats, and Merlin Deployed to Bolster Counter-Drone Defences

Israeli Air Force Strikes Iranian F-14 Tomcat Fleet at Isfahan Air Base

France Extends Nuclear Deterrence to European Allies – What Does This Mean for European Security?

Volunteer Medics Will Fly This One-of-a-Kind eVTOL

[...]the project aims to accelerate emergency response times for "critical care calls." The aircraft—which lifts off vertically like a helicopter but cruises on fixed tandem wings—will soar over traffic and terrain, the idea being for it to escort first responders to the scene before an ambulance arrives.[…] Continue reading https://www.flyingmag.com/electric-aircraft-emergency-medical-services/

Extra Mirage 2000-5 fighters to boost Ukrainian air force’s defences

Embraer targets 100 E-Jet deliveries annually by 2028

Australia protests unsafe Chinese naval helicopter intercept over Yellow Sea

Singapore Bolsters Maritime Defense Capabilities with Gulfstream G550-MSA Acquisition

Switzerland Reduces F-35 Fighter Jet Order to Around 30 Aircraft Amid Rising Costs

Boeing Nears Historic 500-Aircraft 737 MAX Deal With China

Leonardo’s AW249 Fenice Attack Helicopter Set for Impending Italian Army Delivery

New search for MH370 wreckage yields no results

viernes, 6 de marzo de 2026

Kuwaiti F/A-18 Allegedly Involved in F-15E Friendly Fire Incident

Qatari F-15QAs Confirmed Behind Shootdown of Iranian Su-24s

Turkey’s First Airborne Stand-Off Jammer Aircraft Breaks Cover

The Hava SOJ program envisages four aircraft, based on the Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft, with Aselsan developing the payload and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) integrating it.

Boeing and Air Cambodia Announce Airline's Largest Single-Aisle Order for up to 20 737 MAX Jets

Spitfires.com Announces Historic UK Circumnavigation to Mark 90th Anniversary of the Spitfire

New AI provided by Valkyrie Aero to be added to the A-29 sensors and weapons used to counter UAV

Embraer and Valkyrie Aero will integrate Valkyrie's Gunslinger AI counter‑UAS system on the A‑29 Super Tucano, delivering low‑cost, effective drone defense. The AI enhances real‑time targeting, leveraging the A‑29's agility, loiter time and combat‑proven performance.

Belgium Delays Promised F-16 Transfers to Ukraine Amid Own Defense Priorities

RTX Unveils Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator to Revolutionize Regional Aviation Efficiency

  • RTX's hybrid-electric plane is one step closer to the sky
  • The turboprop demonstrator, powered in part by batteries, aims to show improvement in fuel efficiency and explore design possibilities of the future

Lockheed Martin to Provide Advanced Anti-Jamming Payload for Japan’s Next-Generation Defense Satellite System

Lockheed Martin to Provide Advanced Anti-Jamming Payload for Japan’s Next-Generation Defense Satellite System

Safran Launches ‘TAKE OFF’ Project to Test Revolutionary Open Fan Engine for Sustainable Aviation

E-commerce surge overwhelms Liège Airport as 30% of inspected parcels violate rules

Liège Airport, one of Europe's primary gateways for online shopping imports, is struggling to cope with a relentless surge in e-commerce shipments. Belgian customs officials report that around 30% of inspected parcels are in violation of regulations, with sharp increases in counterfeiting, product safety breaches and tax fraud. Customs at Liège Airport opened its doors […]

Brussels Airlines to cancel majority of flights on 12 March due to national union protest

Air France to suspend Paris–Havana flights amid Cuba fuel crisis

Qantas keeps it simple with new safety video

Hermeus Flies Newest Supersonic Plane, Delivering Its Second Successful First Flight in Nine Months

The company's largest and fastest vehicle to date, Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 brings Hermeus one step closer to building the world's fastest aircraft.

Truth or Consequences, NM — Hermeus, a venture-backed defense aviation company, today announced it successfully flew its latest Quarterhorse aircraft, marking the company's second first flight in less than a year. The flight kicks off a test campaign that will see the unmanned aircraft reach supersonic speeds.

The next-generation Quarterhorse builds directly on the successful first flight of Hermeus' first aircraft, Mk 1, in May 2025, which validated the company's rapid, iterative development approach. Roughly the size of an F-16 and powered by a Pratt & Whitney F100 engine (Pratt & Whitney is an RTX business), Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 is nearly three times larger, four times heavier, and significantly faster than its predecessor, making it one of the largest unmanned aircraft ever built.

Flown within a year after the company's previous flight campaign, Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 shows how quickly the Hermeus team can build and field high-speed aircraft — compressing timelines that traditionally take decades into a single development cycle.  

"Speed is the fundamental requirement for our flight systems and for our company," said AJ Piplica, CEO and Founder of Hermeus. "We're building and flying aircraft on timelines that match the urgency of the world we're in. Today's flight kicks off a critical flight test campaign that will ultimately get us to supersonic speeds, bringing the United States closer to having the high-speed capability it needs now, not decades from now."

The flight was conducted at Spaceport America over White Sands Missile Range airspace in New Mexico. Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 was flown remotely from Hermeus' ground-based flight deck, validating aircraft systems, handling qualities, and operational procedures.  

Hermeus' Quarterhorse program follows a rapid, iterative development roadmap in which multiple aircraft are designed, built, and flown in quick succession — steadily increasing speed and performance. By continuously building and flying prototypes, the company uses real flight data to refine designs, reduce risk, and accelerate progress with each new aircraft.  

The company is currently in the Mk 2 phase of the program, a multi-aircraft series focused on achieving and expanding supersonic flight. Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 is the first of multiple planned aircraft in Hermeus' Mk 2 program, followed closely by Mk 2.2, which is expected to become the world's fastest unmanned aircraft.  

Subsequent phases will continue to push towards Hermeus' end goal of unlocking sustained ramjet-powered flight for the United States — this decade. 

Mammal-inspired skin sweats to keep batteries cool

martes, 3 de marzo de 2026

[Podcast] Cohetes reutilizables

JAXA To Test Vertical-Landing Reusable Vehicle Demonstrator

Oil production suspended at Iraq’s largest oil field - Shafaq News

Rare earths company REalloys receives Pentagon funding | Reuters

Norwegian F-35s Engage Russian Knights Su-35s During Strategic Bomber Escort Mission

Presentación del libro: “La huella de Federico Cantero Villamil en la sociedad e industria de Castilla y León (1874-1946)”,

Greece Sends Frigates and Fighters to Defend Cyprus After RAF Akrotiri Attack

Ryanair Refuses To Apologize After 'Abandoning' 89 Passengers In Lanzarote Amid Border Control Gridlock

Ryanair has defended its decision to leave half a planeload of passengers behind on a Spanish island, placing the blame on airport and border control authorities. With scores of passengers held up by long passport lines, Ryanair did not wait around and instead removed their bags from the aircraft and took off without them.
continue reading https://simpleflying.com/ryanair-refuses-apology-abandon-89-passengers-lanzarote-border-control/

The Aircraft Behind the U.S. Strikes on Iran

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