Lilium reportedly seeking public investment via SPAC in high-stakes test for electric air taxi-makers

https://evtol.com/features/lilium-reportedly-seeking-public-investment-spac-high-stakes-electric-air-taxi-makers/ 

Congress on the brink of major FAA oversight reform in wake of Boeing 737 MAX crashes

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/congress-on-the-brink-of-major-faa-oversight-reform-in-wake-of-boeing-737-max-crashes/?amp=1&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=article_inset_1.1&__twitter_impression=true 

Lockheed Martin set to takeover Aerojet Rocketdyne

https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Lockheed_Martin_set_to_takeover_Aerojet_Rocketdyne_999.html 

Boeing Super Hornet Demonstrates Ski-jump Launch Capability

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=130791 

Pontifications: 2020 Retrospective–the worst ever seen

https://leehamnews.com/2020/12/21/pontifications-2020-retrospective-the-worst-ever-seen/ 

New ABMS Systems Will Allow Easier Communications Between F-35, F-22 And Other Assets

https://theaviationist.com/2020/12/21/new-abms-systems-will-allow-easier-communications-between-f-35-f-22-and-other-assets/ 

Boeing Uncrewed Loyal Wingman Conducts First High-Speed Taxi Test

https://youtu.be/uUR9Cj-aZVA

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=130788#assets_20295_130788-117 

Why Is AKKA Strengthening Its Airworthiness Activities with The Latest Generation Of Commercial Aircraft

 https://www.aerocontact.com/en/aerospace-aviation-news/61954-why-is-akka-strengthening-its-airworthiness-activities-with-the-latest-generation-of-commercial-aircraft

Japan's signs historic MOU with the US Space Force

https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Japans_Office_of_National_Space_Policy_signs_historic_MOU_with_the_U_S__Space_Force_999.html 

Hypersonics Testing by the Numbers: 6 for 6 | Lockheed Martin

https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/news/features/2020/hypersonics-testing-by-the-numbers-6-for-6-at-10-miles-above-earth1.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=lm_hypersonics&utm_term=us|hypersonic_-_strike|hypersonic_-_defense|all_-_hypersonics&utm_content=image,feature_story&linkId=100000024749980 

Dubai Airshow set to be a landmark event in 2021 for the aviation industry preparing for post COVID-19 era

https://www.aviation24.be/air-shows/dubai-air-show/dubai-airshow-set-to-be-a-landmark-event-in-2021-for-the-aviation-industry-preparing-for-post-covid-19-era/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dubai-airshow-set-to-be-a-landmark-event-in-2021-for-the-aviation-industry-preparing-for-post-covid-19-era 

New Regional IL-114-300 Makes First Flight

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=83397b31-da63-4014-a69b-7ae918d2dd06 

Belgium, Italy and Netherlands ban flights from UK over new Covid strain | World news | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/20/belgium-italy-and-netherlands-ban-flights-from-uk-over-new-covid-strain?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other 

Boeing Statement on the Senate Commerce Committee Report on Aviation Safety Oversight

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=130790 

FlightPath3D goes vertical with inflight VTOL 3D map

Press Release: https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2020/12/17/press-release-flightpath3d-goes-vertical-with-inflight-vtol-3d-map/ 

Bjorn’s Corner: The challenges of hydrogen. Part 18. Airliner hydrogen tank

https://leehamnews.com/2020/12/18/bjorns-corner-the-challenges-of-hydrogen-part-18-hydrogen-airliner-tank/ 

IAG purchases Air Europa for €500 million to be paid in 2026

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/air-europa/iag-purchases-air-europa-for-e500-million-to-be-paid-in-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iag-purchases-air-europa-for-e500-million-to-be-paid-in-2026 

Faradair's BEHA Hybrid Aircraft Boosted By Partnerships

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2020-12-17/faradairs-beha-hybrid-aircraft-boosted-partnerships 

Bell V-280 Flies with Sling Loads

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2020-12-17/bell-v-280-flies-sling-loads 

Kansas, FAA Agree To Establish Supersonic Test Corridor

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-12-17/kansas-faa-agree-establish-supersonic-test-corridor