The airline president said Tuesday it would not accept the first 10 777X planes slated for delivery due to the massive amount of repair work needed.
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Airbus launches new flight test programme for Wing of Tomorrow
- https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-07-airbus-launches-new-flight-test-programme-for-wing-of-tomorrow
- https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2023-09-how-to-make-a-wing
General Atomics Plans New Drone Design for Low-Cost Reaper Replacement
In a July 21 statement to Air & Space Forces Magazine, General Atomics spokesman C. Mark Brinkley confirmed the company will propose a clean-sheet approach in response to a Pentagon call for a new type of drone it calls Massed Modular Aircraft, or MMA.
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/general-atomics-new-drone-design-low-cost-reaper-replacement/
Operational pilot flies B-21 as top general pushes urgency
The B-21 Raider program has achieved a new milestone by combining developmental test (DT) and operational test (OT) flights into a single phase, with both a developmental and an operational test pilot flying together in the cockpit. Traditionally, DT and OT are conducted sequentially—first verifying technical specs and safety, then later assessing combat effectiveness. By merging the two, the program eliminates the gap between proving the aircraft works and proving it's combat-ready, potentially accelerating the bomber's path to operational deployment.
Elbit Hermes 650 Spark: Turning Commercial Ships Into Unmanned Drone Carriers
- Compact maritime drone carrier concept: Elbit's Hermes 650 Spark enables converting commercial vessels into floating UAV bases, offering long-range unmanned airpower without the massive cost of a traditional aircraft carrier.
- Purpose-built aircraft design: The Hermes 650 Spark features a front-mounted engine for greater power, STOL capability, dual payload bays, and satellite communications—optimized for demanding maritime missions from short-deck ships.
- Operational flexibility and integration: Compatible with existing Hermes 900 ground control infrastructure, the system allows mixed-fleet operations, distributed mission control, and reduced manpower requirements for navies monitoring vast maritime spaces.
Elbit Systems' Hermes 650 Spark is a maritime unmanned aircraft designed to operate from converted commercial vessels, carrying 9–12 platforms per ship. With a front-mounted engine enabling STOL capability, dual payload bays, and satcom, it bridges the gap between limited small drones and expensive naval helicopters. The system is compatible with existing Hermes 900 ground control infrastructure, enabling mixed-fleet operations with distributed mission control between land and ship. Aimed at countries like Japan, Denmark, and Germany that must monitor vast maritime areas, the concept offers a cost-effective "floating drone base"—extending naval reach without requiring aircraft carrier-scale investments
continue reading: https://www.elbitsystems.com/blog/small-deck-long-reach
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