Boeing-Led Team Demonstrates Advanced Manned-unmanned Teaming Concepts for Naval Aviatio

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=130901 

German startups launch mini-rocket challenge to SpaceX and co.

 https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/German_startups_launch_mini-rocket_challenge_to_SpaceX_and_co_999.html 

Spirit AeroSystems loses $135m in Q2, citing new 787 issue

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/spirit-aerosystems-loses-135m-in-q2-citing-new-787-issue/144933.article 

Rolls-Royce in talks with Bain-led consortium over ITP Aero divestment

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/rolls-royce-in-talks-with-bain-led-consortium-over-itp-aero-divestment/144921.article 

Rolls-Royce encouraged by rebound of domestic large-engine flying levels

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/rolls-royce-encouraged-by-rebound-of-domestic-large-engine-flying-levels/144956.article 

RAF concludes 30 years of operations with Sentry fleet

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/raf-concludes-30-years-of-operations-with-sentry-fleet/144952.article 

Plans underway to convert Twin Otter to air tanker

https://fireaviation.com/2021/08/04/plans-underway-to-convert-twin-otter-to-air-tanker/ 

A Historic First: U.S. Navy’s First F-35C Squadron Forward Deploys Aboard the USS CARL VINSON

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2021/08/a-historic-first-u-s-navys-first-f-35c-squadron-forward-deploys-aboard-the-uss-carl-vinson/ 

Boeing 737 Max Heads to China Seeking to End Grounding

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2021-08-05/boeing-737-max-heads-china-seeking-end-grounding 

AMREF Flying Doctors Adds Special Mission Cessna Citation Sovereign

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=e5d2504e-ec03-4902-b6b1-f764dceeec18 

Urban eVTOL announces Leo, a 250-mph hypercar for the skies

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/urban-evtol-leo-air-hypercar/ 

Qatar Airways grounds 13 Airbus A350s as fuselage degrading

https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-business-qatar-a372ffe4e9fad9918fae6aaa15982317 

Aerospace startup gets $60M from the US Air Force to build hypersonic passenger plane

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2021/08/05/aerospace-startup-gets-60m-from-the-us-air-force-to-build-hypersonic-passenger-plane/?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Socialflow+DFN 

US Navy is developing a solar-powered plane that can fly for 90 days | New Scientist

https://www-newscientist-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.newscientist.com/article/2285848-us-navy-is-developing-a-solar-powered-plane-that-can-fly-for-90-days/amp/ 

FCAS / SCAF and TEMPEST: Programme Status Reports

https://euro-sd.com/2021/07/articles/exclusive/23236/fcas-scaf-and-tempest-programme-status-reports/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin 

Cutting-edge Il-114 plane to become platform for fine-tuning technologies

http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2021/7/30/16655/ 

Foreign countries have shown interest in Russia’s latest Checkmate single-engine fighter

http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2021/7/30/16662/ 

Russia is developing the latest long-range hypersonic missile Kh-95

http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2021/8/3/16674/ 

Embraer KC-390 starts flight tests on unpaved runway

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/embraer-kc-390-starts-flight-tests-on-unpaved-runway/144822.article 

Safran cautions on Airbus production targets

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/safran-cautions-on-airbus-production-targets/144832.article 

E-2D Advanced Hawkeye plays ‘tanker king’ role by controlling MQ-25 in simulation

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/e-2d-advanced-hawkeye-plays-tanker-king-role-by-controlling-mq-25-in-simulation/144908.article 

Post-Brexit exclusion frustrates UK pilots as carriers seek EASA-licensed crews

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/post-brexit-exclusion-frustrates-uk-pilots-as-carriers-seek-easa-licensed-crews/144925.article 

British Airways signals A380 return with extended maintenance contract

https://www.flightglobal.com/fleets/british-airways-signals-a380-return-with-extended-maintenance-contract/144927.article 

FAA Posts Sierra Space Dream Chaser Proposed Project Information

https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=97888&omniRss=news_updatesAoc&cid=101_N_U 

AEDC tests directed energy system in wind tunnel > Wright-Patterson AFB > Article Display

https://www.wpafb.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2715877/aedc-tests-directed-energy-system-in-wind-tunnel/ 

Six predictions for the 6th-gen fighter AVIATIONNEWS.EU International Aviation News, Airshow reports, Aircraft facts, worlds largest Aviation Museum database. Civillian, Military & Space, We cover it All

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2021/07/six-predictions-for-the-6th-gen-fighter/ 

US Navy completes first AARGM-ER live fire event

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2021/08/us-navy-completes-first-aargm-er-live-fire-event/ 

Rolls Readies Hybrid Airliner Propulsion Trials

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2021-07-22/rolls-readies-hybrid-airliner-propulsion-trials 

Diamond Debuts DA50 RG Single at AirVenture

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2021-07-25/diamond-debuts-da50-rg-single-airventure 

Dassault Selects GE for Falcon 10X Power Distribution

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2021-07-30/dassault-selects-ge-falcon-10x-power-distribution 

Tempest sixth-generation fighter moves forward with new design contract

https://newatlas.com/military/tempest-6th-generation-fighter-design-contract-bae/ 

Multi-intelligence version of the MQ-4C drone flies for first time

https://newatlas.com/military/multi-intelligence-version-the-mq-4c-drone-maiden-flight/ 

Wingcopter partners with Air Methods for nationwide drone delivery service

https://newatlas.com/drones/wingcopter-air-methods-spright-drone-delivery-service/ 

Tetra Aviation debuts single-seat buy 'n' fly personal eVTOL

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/tetra-aviation-mk5-evtol/ 

IATA - Airline Industry Statistics Confirm 2020 Was Worst Year on Record

https://www.iata.org/en/pressroom/pr/2021-08-03-01/ 

Lilium holds Capital Markets Day, announces plan for $1 billion commercial deal & strategic alliance with leading Brazilian airline Azul and the appointment of new board members following business combination with Qell - Lilium

• Lilium and Azul intend to enter negotiations to build an exclusive eVTOL network in Brazil expected to start in 2025
• Lilium plans to sell 220 jet aircraft, for up to $1billion, for Azul to operate across the network
• Tesla veteran Gabrielle Toledano and accomplished aviation executive Henri Courpron to join Lilium's Board of Directors following business combination with Qell

https://lilium.com/newsroom-detail/capital-markets-day-planned-1-billion-commercial-deal-with-brazilian-airline-azul-appointment-of-new-board-members 

Bell unveils new HSVTOL design concepts for military application

https://verticalmag.com/press-releases/bell-unveils-new-high-speed-vertical-take-off-and-landing-design-concepts-for-military-application/?amp&__twitter_impression=true 

• Low downwash hover capability
• Jet-like cruise speeds over 400 kts
• True runway independence and hover endurance
• Scalability to the range of missions from unmanned personnel recovery to tactical mobility
• Aircraft gross weights range from 4,000 lbs. to over 100,000 lbs.

British ‘Tempest’ combat jet project gets more funding

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-tempest-combat-jet-project-gets-more-funding/ 

SkyCourier Makes Public Debut at AirVenture

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2021-07-27/skycourier-makes-public-debut-airventure 

Curti Aerospace Presents The Zefhir... A Parachute-Equipped Turbine Helicopter

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=094670e7-94b2-4151-9dbc-5282698cfe18 

FAA Redefines The Term/Title 'Astronaut'

http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?do=main.textpost&id=db631f16-d7f1-476c-aca3-883b6ef7d8e6 

Volocopter performs its first crewed public eVTOL flight in the US

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/volocopter-first-crewed-public-evtol-flight-us-eaa-oshkosh/ 

Joby sets new record with 154.6-mile eVTOL flight

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/joby-record-evtol-distance/ 

Radically different Transwing eVTOL design offers some huge advantages

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/pterodynamics-transwing-evtol/ 

US Air Force issues Bridge Tanker RFI

https://www.janes.com/amp/us-air-force-issues-bridge-tanker-rfi/ZnlJK3dHVU9mZ28xajRJVkc5dVI5VFp1cVMwPQ2?__twitter_impression=true 

Joby’s eVTOL aircraft surpasses 150 miles on a single charge

https://evtol.com/news/joby-evtol-aircraft-surpasses-150-miles-flight-test/ 

Bjorn’s Corner: The challenges of airliner development. Part 13. Later in the Prelaunch Phase

 https://leehamnews.com/2021/07/23/bjorns-corner-the-challenges-of-airliner-development-part-13-later-in-the-prelaunch-phase/ 

Van’s RV–15 in the works - AOPA

https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2021/july/26/vans-rv-15-in-the-works 

Van's officials confirmed July 26 that their next airplane will be made of metal like the kit airplanes that preceded it. But it will have a high wing and be "suitable" for backcountry flying at remote airstrips.

"We're excited about the design. It's a large departure," Rian Johnson, president of Van's Aircraft, said. "Patience until we get it just right."

The backcountry RV–15 will be available as a tailwheel aircraft first, and then with tricycle gear later. Most Van's designs are offered with either tailwheel or tricycle landing gear (except the RV–10 and RV–12, which are tricycle only).  The aircraft will feature a stick rather than a yoke. 

"All Electric! Zenith CH750 Aircraft from the UK - EV Lithium Battery Tech - Nuncats" @ YouTube

https://youtu.be/fB_cZticKcE 

Swedish startup to launch electric planes in the UK by 2026, gets £25M funding

 https://www.uktech.news/news/heart-aerospace-eyes-short-haul-electric-planes-in-uk-20210713

MiG design bureau shows refueling drone, light fighter models at MAKS 2021 air show

 https://tass.com/defense/1315879

 

 

[Rusia] Presentado el sustituto del An-2, con motor híbrido eléctrico

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/rusia-presentado-el-sustituto-del-an-2-con-motor-hibrido-electrico/

Hybrid-electric LMS-901 unveiled as replacement for An-2

https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=ru&tl=en&u=https://topwar.ru/185168-razrabotannyj-na-zamenu-kukuruzniku-an-2-samolet-lms-901-pokazali-na-aviasalone-maks-2021.html

ESA advances Vega rocket evolution beyond 2025

 https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/ESA_advances_Vega_rocket_evolution_beyond_2025_999.html 

China's experimental space plane aces test flight

 https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Chinas_experimental_space_plane_aces_test_flight_999.html 

First Dassault Rafale Aircraft Has Been Officially Delivered To Greece

https://theaviationist.com/2021/07/21/first-dassault-rafale-haf/ 

MAKS-2021: TsAGI Holds ‘WCRC Supersonic: Challenges of Supersonic Flight’ Round Table

http://tsagi.ru/en/pressroom/news/5269/ 

MAKS-2021: TsAGI – Opening the Salon

http://tsagi.ru/en/pressroom/news/5270/ 

Hybrid-electric LMS-901 unveiled as replacement for An-2

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/hybrid-electric-lms-901-unveiled-as-replacement-for-an-2/144697.article 

New MiG concepts aimed at Russian navy requirement

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/new-mig-concepts-aimed-at-russian-navy-requirement/144714.article 

 

 

United States borrows large air tanker from Australia

https://fireaviation.com/2021/07/21/united-states-borrows-large-air-tanker-from-australia/ 

FAA Launches Campaign to Encourage Air Traffic Controller Applications from Women, Minorities

https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=97886&omniRss=news_updatesAoc&cid=101_N_U 

Strewth! Air New Zealand now Australia’s biggest international airline

https://australianaviation.com.au/2021/07/strewth-air-new-zealand-now-australias-biggest-international-airline/ 

Rostec starts developing hydrogen-powered aircraft engines

http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/rostec-starts-developing-hydrogen-powered-aircraft-engines.html 

Electrification, Automation Could Transform Regional Air Service

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2021-07-21/electrification-automation-could-transform-regional-air-service 

Textron Aviation Realigns Denali from Cessna to Beechcraft Brand

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2021-07-21/textron-aviation-realigns-denali-under-beechcraft-brand 

Stop of production of 2-stroke Rotax 582 UL aircraft engine by the end of 2021 - Rotax Aircaft Engines

https://www.flyrotax.com/news/detail/stop-of-production-of-2-stroke-rotax-582-ul-aircraft-engine-by-the-end-of-2021.html 

Surf Air Mobility Bets Big on Hybrid-electric Caravan | Business Aviation News: Aviation International News

https://www-ainonline-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2021-07-20/surf-air-mobility-bets-big-hybrid-electric-caravan?amp 

UK consortium leads project to develop the next generation of hydrogen storage tanks for HGV and buses - JEC Group

https://www.jeccomposites.com/news/uk-consortium-leads-project-to-develop-the-next-generation-of-hydrogen-storage-tanks-for-hgv-and-buses/ 

MISSION SUCCESS: World first 1400m (4600ft) power line stringing in single drone flight - Infravision

https://infravision.com.au/mission-success-world-first-1400m-4600ft-power-line-stringing-in-single-drone-flight/

[Rusia] Primeras impresiones: ya se ha presentado el nuevo Sukhoi - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/rusia-primeras-impresiones-ya-se-ha-presentado-el-nuevo-sukhoi/ 

An automated flight control system for drone swarms has been developed

An automated flight control system for drone swarms has been developed https://www.spacewar.com/reports/An_automated_flight_control_system_for_drone_swarms_has_been_developed_999.html 

Russia test fires Zircon hypersonic cruise missile

Russia test fires Zircon hypersonic cruise missile https://www.spacewar.com/reports/Russia_test_fires_Zircon_hypersonic_cruise_missile_999.html 

Korean Air studies using the 747-400 for air launching

Press Release:  https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/2021/07/20/korean-air-research-air-launch-development/ 

To attract the fast-growing, worldwide demand for small satellite launches, it is essential to develop capabilities for air launching

De-carbonisation of air transport is ON

De-carbonisation of air transport is ON https://leehamnews.com/2021/07/20/37114/ 

Using ADS-B Data And Satellite Imagery To “Observe” Interesting Military Aircraft Movements (And Intercepts)

https://theaviationist.com/2021/07/20/using-ads-b-and-satellite/ 

Ka-226T ‘Climber’ helicopter breaks cover at MAKS

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/ka-226t-climber-helicopter-breaks-cover-at-maks/144666.article 

Russia teases foreign interest in Su-57E stealth fighter, but potential buyers are elusive

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/russia-teases-foreign-interest-in-su-57e-stealth-fighter-but-potential-buyers-are-elusive/144668.article 

Kit Copter Maker RX Enters eVTOL Market

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2021-07-18/kit-copter-maker-rx-enters-evtol-market 

Surf Air Mobility Bets Big on Hybrid-electric Caravan

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2021-07-20/surf-air-mobility-bets-big-hybrid-electric-caravan 

Universal Hydrogen to convert 15-plus airliners to run on H2 pods

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/universal-hydrogen-airliners-pods/ 

Russia’s MAKS prepares for take-off, amid Covid concerns

https://www.flightglobal.com/maks-2021/russias-maks-prepares-for-take-off-amid-covid-concerns/144428.article 

One year out of bankruptcy, can Ravn deliver on its green aviation hype? - evtol.com

https://evtol.com/features/ravn-alaska-green-aviation-hype/ 

[Rusia] Vídeo del futuro caza monomotor de Rostec

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/video-del-futuro-caza-monomotor-de-rostec/ 

Time between F-35 software updates increased to cut down on flaws

Time between F-35 software updates increased to cut down on flaws https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Pentagon_increases_time_between_F-35_software_updates_to_cut_down_on_flaws_999.html 

MQ-9 Reaper's automatic takeoff, landing capability tested

MQ-9 Reaper's automatic takeoff, landing capability tested https://www.spacewar.com/reports/MQ-9_Reapers_automatic_takeoff_landing_capability_tested_successfully_999.html 

Boeing and SkyNRG Partner to Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuels Globally

Boeing and SkyNRG Partner to Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuels Globally https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2021-07-14-Boeing-and-SkyNRG-Partner-to-Scale-Sustainable-Aviation-Fuels-Globally 

Boeing’s backlog market share vs Airbus falls below 40%

HOTR: Boeing's backlog market share vs Airbus falls below 40% https://leehamnews.com/2021/07/14/hotr-boeings-backlog-market-share-vs-airbus-falls-below-40/ 

The challenges of airliner development. Part 12. The Prelaunch Phase.

Bjorn's Corner: The challenges of airliner development. Part 12. The Prelaunch Phase. https://leehamnews.com/2021/07/16/xx/ 

Two re-fleeting campaign give Airbus and Boeing each an edge

Pontifications: Two re-fleeting campaign give Airbus and Boeing each an edge https://leehamnews.com/2021/07/19/pontifications-two-re-fleeting-campaign-give-airbus-and-boeing-each-an-edge/ 

Russian government approves talks with US on sales of RD-181 rocket engines

http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2021/7/19/16516/ 

Upgraded version of Su-57 fighter will acquire new combat capabilities

http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2021/7/19/16518/ 

Wings completely built of Russian composites have been installed to МС-21-300

http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2021/7/19/16523/ 

Almaz-Antey to test civilian version of counter-drone system

http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2021/7/19/16528/ 

Russia’s MAKS prepares for take-off, amid Covid concerns

https://www.flightglobal.com/maks-2021/russias-maks-prepares-for-take-off-amid-covid-concerns/144428.article 

Airline industry not assertive enough in early days of Covid-19: IATA chief

https://www.flightglobal.com/strategy/airline-industry-not-assertive-enough-in-early-days-of-covid-19-iata-chief/144646.article 

The Aéropyrénées flight school selects the Sonaca 200

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/sonaca/the-aeropyrenees-flight-school-selects-the-sonaca-200/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-aeropyrenees-flight-school-selects-the-sonaca-200 

FAA Halts Operation of Rhoades Aviation/Transair

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2021-07-17/faa-halts-operation-rhoades-aviation-transair 

Heart's ES-19 electric plane is built for clean inter-city travel

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/hearts-aerospace-es-19-electric-plane-united-airlines/ 

Jetpack Aviation's flying motorcycle prototype aces first tests

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/flying-motorcycle-jetpack-aviation-speeder/