[Rusia, UCAV] Government trials of Okhotnik heavy combat drone to be over by yearend — source - Military & Defense - TASS

https://tass.com/defense/1658135 

Boeing aims to get Starliner spacecraft ready by March

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aims-to-get-starliner-spacecraft-ready-by-march/

Boeing reveals 737 MAX sales breakdown for the first time

Boeing gave the sales breakdown for various MAX models, revealing good sales for the MAX 10. In July, Boeing delivered 43 jets and finalized 52 net new orders

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-reveals-737-max-sales-breakdown-for-the-first-time/

Japan Wants To Airdrop Long-Range Missiles From Its C-2 Cargo Aircraft

https://theaviationist.com/2023/08/07/c-2-to-carry-missiles/ 

Solar UAV breaks endurance record with three-day flight

https://www.flightglobal.com/military-uavs/solar-uav-breaks-endurance-record-with-three-day-flight/154446.article 

Poland receives first AW101 helicopter

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/poland-receives-first-aw101-helicopter/154462.article 

Hellenic Seaplanes adds first C208B amphibian

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/130496-hellenic-seaplanes-adds-first-c208b-amphibian 

Mid-air collision with firefighting helicopter kills three in California

https://www.aviation24.be/miscellaneous/accidents/mid-air-collision-with-firefighting-helicopter-kills-three-in-california/ 

First Black Hawks arrive at RAAF Base Richmond

https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/08/first-black-hawks-arrive-at-raaf-base-richmond/ 

Uncrewed Traffic Management Pioneer Kick-starts Advanced Air Mobility in Asia

Singapore-based Heron AirBridge is one of several uncrewed air traffic management specialists working to establish the infrastructure needed to support eVTOL air services.

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2023-08-07/uncrewed-traffic-management-pioneer-works-kick-start-advanced 

While Earth days get longer, NASA finds Mars days are getting shorter

One day on Mars is about 37 minutes longer than an Earth day – but it seems both planets are working to fix the gap. Data from NASA's InSight lander have revealed Martian days are getting ever so slightly shorter, and scientists aren't sure why.

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https://newatlas.com/space/nasa-insight-mars-days-shorter/ 

¿Cómo nacieron los helicópteros apagafuegos? [2]

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/como-nacieron-los-helicopteros-apagafuegos-2/

Prototype Of New AW249 Attack Helicopter Deploys To Spain For Hot Weather Testing

https://theaviationist.com/2023/08/05/aw249-spain-testing/ 

French SCALP EG Missiles Are Now In Ukraine

https://theaviationist.com/2023/08/07/french-scalp-eg-missiles-are-now-in-ukraine/ 

[Rusia] SSJ-New model undergoes aerodynamic flutter analysis

Irkut's SSJ-New, the successor to the Superjet 100, is undergoing aeroelasticity testing as part of the preparation for the aircraft's maiden flight.

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ssj-new-model-undergoes-aerodynamic-flutter-analysis/154438.article 

Textron’s Pipistrel zeros in on US trainer aircraft market

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/textrons-pipistrel-zeros-in-on-us-trainer-aircraft-market/154444.article 

Mid-air collision on SoCal fire kills three

A Cal Fire observation helicopter crashed east of Los Angeles on Sunday evening after a midair collision with another firefighting helicopter, killing three crew members aboard. The Bell 407 collided with a Sikorsky S-64E, 

https://fireaviation.com/2023/08/07/mid-air-collision-on-socal-fire-kills-three/ 

AFRL Finished Valkyrie Flight | Iran Unveiled New Surface Vessels | Sweden Conducts ELINT Mission Near Kola Peninsula

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/afrl-finished-valkyrie-flight-iran-unveiled-new-surface-vessels-sweden-conducts-elint-mission-near-kola-peninsula-048235/ 

Northrop NG opens new hypersonic facility

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/08/07/northrop-ng-opens-new-hypersonic-facility/ 

NASA to set a CADRE of autonomous rovers loose on the Moon

Not satisfied with sending rovers to other worlds one at a time, NASA is sending three miniature robots to the Moon in 2024 as part of the Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration (CADRE) project. The goal is to see how such explorers can work as a team without direct control from Earth.

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https://newatlas.com/space/nasa-autonomous-rovers-moon/ 

¿Cómo nacieron los helicópteros apagafuegos? [1]

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/como-nacieron-los-helicopteros-apagafuegos-1/ 

B-52 Operational Test and Weapons School form BUFF “Super Squadron” to develop tactics for un-fielded Stratofortress systems - The Aviation Geek Club

https://theaviationgeekclub.com/b-52-operational-test-and-weapons-school-form-buff-super-squadron-to-develop-tactics-for-un-fielded-stratofortress-systems/amp/ 

[España] El C-130 Hércules aguarda ya a los visitantes del Museo del Aire y del Espacio @ YouTube

https://youtu.be/rKRvKnjTnQM 

Samson Sky announces record breaking sales for Switchblade flying car.

This two-seat flying sports car is arguably the most sought-after flying car in history, with over 2400 Reservations from 57 countries, including all 50 US states. In addition to Reservations, over 100 vehicles have been pre-purchased by those wanting to gain the earliest delivery positions.

https://50skyshades.com/news/manufacturer/samson-sky-announces-record-breaking-sales-for-switchblade-flying-car?fbclid=IwAR0J5-xX1XP-vugOwzKChKCqoqPw5jh6sQQLLTv3ew5ywV3pJsTlaUfln1I 

Four Italian F-35 Jets Have Arrived In Japan Completing A +10,000 Km Trip From Italy

https://theaviationist.com/2023/08/04/italian-f-35s-arrive-japan/ 

Eviation outsources design of Alice’s production configuration to TLG Aerospace

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/eviation-outsources-design-of-alices-production-configuration-to-tlg-aerospace/154431.article 

Qatar Airways to increase frequencies to Brussels from 7 to 10 weekly flights next winter

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/qatar-airways/qatar-airways-to-increase-frequencies-to-brussels-from-7-to-10-weekly-flights-next-winter/ 

Skyborg, la IA de de la USAF, ha volado el XQ-58A Valkyrie - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/skyborg-la-ia-de-de-la-usaf-ha-volado-el-xq-58a-valkyrie/ 

GA-ASI Mojave STOL UAS Completes First Dirt Operation

 On August 1, 2023, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed multiple successful takeoffs and landings with its Mojave Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) on a dirt strip near El Mirage, Calif.

The ability to take off and land on unimproved surfaces demonstrates Mojave’s departure from traditional fixed-wing aircraft’s dependance on prepared runways. This new capability provides greater versatility and allows the aircraft to operate in areas previously deemed unsuitable for UAS operations.

 

 https://www.ga-asi.com/ga-asi-mojave-stol-uas-completes-first-dirt-operation

 

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Boeing, Partners Announce Next Student-Designed Experiment Bound for International Space Station

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131306 

AFRL artificial intelligence agents successfully pilot XQ-58A Valkyrie uncrewed jet aircraft

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/08/04/afrl-artificial-intelligence-agents-successfully-pilot-xq-58a-valkyrie-uncrewed-jet-aircraft/ 

Surcar, aerolínea canaria, apuesta por el hidrógeno

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/surcar-aerolinea-canaria-apuesta-por-el-hidrogeno/ 

Air New Zealand busca aeropuertos para probar rutas de cero emisiones

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/air-new-zealand-busca-aeropuertos-para-probar-rutas-de-cero-emisiones/ 

Due to sanctions, some Aeroflot aircraft may have to land with brakes deactivated

https://airlive.net/news/2023/08/04/due-to-sanctions-some-aeroflot-aircraft-may-have-to-land-with-brakes-deactivated/ 

Spain’s Indra Buys 9.5% Stake in Engine Maker ITP Aero

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/mergers-and-acquisitions/spains-indra-buys-9-5-stake-in-engine-maker-itp-aero 

With Starlink, Elon Musk’s Satellite Dominance Is Raising Global Alarms - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/07/28/business/starlink.html 

NEWBORN Project Launches Research On Hydrogen Fuel Cells For Aircraft | Newborn project

https://newborn-project.eu/newborn-project-launches-research-on-hydrogen-fuel-cells-for-aircraft/ 

China imposes export curbs on critical metals, drones

Chinese controls on exports of two metals critical to making semiconductors came into force on Tuesday, a day after Beijing imposed curbs on the foreign sales of some drones. The Biden administration has in recent months stepped up measures to restrict Chinese companies'

 https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/China_imposes_export_curbs_on_critical_metals_drones_999.html 

Delivery Of First Two F-35A Aircraft For Belgium Further Delayed

https://theaviationist.com/2023/08/01/belgium-f-35-delayed/ 

Two Belarusian Helicopters Have Violated The Polish Airspace

https://theaviationist.com/2023/08/02/belarus-helicopters-poland/ 

Evacuation Of French, Italian Nationals From Niger Underway

https://theaviationist.com/2023/08/01/evacuation-from-niger/ 

Japanese F-15J With Special Markings Celebrates 100th Anniversary Of The Italian Air Force

https://theaviationist.com/2023/08/03/f-15j-itaf-100-anniversary/ 

Boeing Wins Top NASA Award for Southern University Partnership

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131305 

Canary Islands start-up Surcar aims to use hydrogen-electric Twin Otters

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/canary-islands-start-up-surcar-aims-to-use-hydrogen-electric-twin-otters/154390.article 

Joby flies production prototype of its electric air taxi

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/joby-flies-production-prototype-of-its-electric-air-taxi/154399.article 

Joby loses $286m in second quarter, reports $1.2 billion cash position

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/joby-loses-286m-in-second-quarter-reports-12-billion-cash-position/154400.article 

Voyager Space and Airbus Announce Joint Venture to Build and Operate a commercial space station

An agreement, between Airbus and Voyager, paving the way for a transatlantic joint venture to develop, build, and operate Starlab, a commercial space station planned to succeed the International Space Station.

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-08-voyager-space-and-airbus-announce-joint-venture-to-build-and?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

BMW Group, Airbus and Quantinuum Collaborate to Fast-Track Sustainable Mobility Research Using Cutting-Edge Quantum Computers

Airbus, BMW Group and Quantinuum, world leaders in mobility and quantum technologies, have developed a hybrid quantum-classical workflow to speed up future research using quantum computers to simulate quantum systems, focusing on the chemical reactions of catalysts in fuel cells.

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-08-bmw-group-airbus-and-quantinuum-collaborate-to-fast-track?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Wizz Air orders a further 75 A321neo Family aircraft

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-08-wizz-air-orders-a-further-75-a321neo-family-aircraft?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Russian carriers continuing to evade sanctions, source parts

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/130339-russian-carriers-continuing-to-evade-sanctions-source-parts 

Breaking Ground for F-35 Integrated Assembly Line in Germany

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/08/breaking-ground-for-f-35-integrated-assembly-line-in-germany/ 

Pyka gets FAA authorisation to operate largest commercial electric drone

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/pyka/pyka-gets-faa-authorisation-to-operate-largest-commercial-electric-drone/ 

Air Canada inaugurates new non-stop seasonal service between Brussels and Toronto

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/air-canada/air-canada-inaugurates-new-non-stop-seasonal-service-between-brussels-and-toronto/ 

Air New Zealand seeks airports to trial zero-emissions route

The Kiwi national carrier is looking to fly an electric, hydrogen or hybrid aircraft on a cargo-only demonstrator route by 2026, and expects to make an announcement around the type of aircraft it will be using by early next year.

https://australianaviation.com.au/2023/08/air-new-zealand-seeks-airports-for-trial-zero-emissions-route/ 

NASA loses contact with Voyager 2 but detects a "heartbeat"

https://newatlas.com/space/nasa-loses-contact-with-voyager-2-but-detects-heartbeat/ 

Bizarre new high-strength glue can stick and unstick on command

https://newatlas.com/materials/adhesive-switched-on-off-underwater/ 

Pilots Are Seeing Some Very Strange Things In Arizona's Military Training Ranges

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/pilots-are-seeing-some-very-strange-things-in-arizonas-military-training-ranges 

RNZAF NH90 helicopter flying temporarily paused - New Zealand Defence Force

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) paused flying of its NH90 medium utility helicopters for 48 hours from yesterday morning as it does a risk assessment after the crash of the Australian Army MRH90 Taipan helicopter.

https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/rnzaf-nh90-helicopter-flying-temporarily-paused/ 

North Korea Debuts New Global Hawk, Reaper Copies

https://theaviationist.com/2023/08/01/north-korea-drones/ 

China's Massive Turboprop Seaplane: A Look At The The AVIC AG600 Kunlong

https://simpleflying.com/avic-ag600-kunlong/ 

Shimmy dampers examined after Red Air MD-82 gear collapse

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/shimmy-dampers-examined-after-red-air-md-82-gear-collapse/154376.article 

Poland's LOTAIR suspends activities thru 2025

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/130256-polands-lotair-suspends-activities-thru-2025 

U.S. Airlines to Support NASA-Boeing Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2023/07/u-s-airlines-to-support-nasa-boeing-sustainable-flight-demonstrator-project/ 

Air Belgium incurs a loss of €44.6 million in 2022, looks for new investor

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/air-belgium/air-belgium-incurs-a-loss-of-e44-6-million-in-2022-looks-for-new-investor/ 

Small plane towing banner lands in the ocean off New Hampshire beach

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/piper/small-plane-towing-banner-lands-in-the-ocean-off-new-hampshire-beach/ 

Lockheed Martin juices up its laser weapon to half a megawatt

https://newatlas.com/military/lockheed-martin-boosting-laser-weapon-500-kw/ 

Más imágenes del «nuevo» Catalina turbohélice

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/mas-imagenes-del-nuevo-catalina-turbohelice/ 

Retrofitted Hybrid-Electric Cessna 337 To Make Historic Flight To Alaska

https://simpleflying.com/hybrid-electric-cessna-337-alaska/ 

Explained: How Airbus Is Looking To Disrupt The Helicopter Game With Its RACER Concept

https://simpleflying.com/airbus-racer-concept-helicopter-guide/ 

​Australian MRH90s grounded as search continues for missing crew

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/australian-mrh90s-grounded-as-search-continues-for-missing-crew/154353.article 

How The Airbus EcoPulse Demonstrator Is Advancing Distributed Hybrid-Electric Propulsion

https://simpleflying.com/airbus-ecopulse-demonstrator-distributed-hybrid-electric-propulsion/ 

Czech Republic welcomes arrival of first two AH-1Z attack helicopters

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/czech-republic-welcomes-arrival-of-first-two-ah-1z-attack-helicopters/154360.article 

45-year-old Argentine woman dies during a LEVEL flight from Barcelona to Buenos Aires

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/international-airlines-group-iag/level/45-year-old-argentine-woman-dies-during-a-level-flight-from-barcelona-to-buenos-aires/ 

Ukrainian drone attack in Moscow: Vnukovo international airport briefly closed

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/moscow-vnukovo-airport-vko/ukrainian-drone-attack-in-moscow-vnukovo-international-airport-briefly-closed/ 

Air taxi maker Archer signs $142M eVTOL deal with US Air Force

https://dronedj.com/2023/07/31/air-taxi-maker-archer-signs-142m-evtol-deal-with-us-air-force/ 

Uh, guys, we really should think about spending more on defense

https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/uh-guys-we-really-should-think-about 

Air New Zealand Confirms Minimal Impact From New Pratt & Whitney Engine Challenges

https://simpleflying.com/air-new-zealand-new-pratt-whitney-engine-challenges/ 

Israeli Air Force Pilot Training Compromised as Instructors Refuse to Serve in Protest of Netanyahu's Judicial Overhaul - Israel News - Haaretz.com

Almost half of the instructors for the helicopter pilot's training course have refused to report for duty in protest of the judicial overhaul, leading to reduced flight times and concerns in the air force

https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-07-30/ty-article/.premium/israeli-air-force-pilot-training-compromised-as-instructors-refuse-to-serve/00000189-a6b6-de97-af9f-eebf5d7c0000?utm_source=App_Share&utm_medium=iOS_Native 

With Starlink, Elon Musk’s Satellite Dominance Is Raising Global Alarms - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/07/28/business/starlink.html 

Mid-air collision grounds planes for about two hours at EAA AirVenture | WLUK

https://fox11online.com/news/local/fox-cities/mid-air-collision-grounds-planes-for-about-two-hours-at-eaa-airventure 

Deploying an aerial drone (UAV) from a submarine - YouTube

https://youtu.be/E9LNgNbFdQo

New aircraft technologies. Part 23. Efficient flight speeds

Bjorn's Corner: New aircraft technologies. Part 23. Efficient flight speeds https://leehamnews.com/2023/07/28/bjorns-corner-new-aircraft-technologies-part-23-efficient-flight-speeds/ 

After Boeing Max crashes, US regulators detail safety information that aircraft makers must disclose

The Federal Aviation Administration says it's giving manufacturers more guidance on safety information that they must disclose when seeking certification of new large planes.

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/after-boeing-max-crashes-us-regulators-detail-safety-information-that-aircraft-makers-must-disclose/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

United is adding Braille signs inside planes to help blind travelers find rows, seats and lavatories

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/united-is-adding-braille-signs-inside-planes-to-help-blind-travelers-find-rows-seats-and-lavatories/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

House votes to speed approval of safety fixes to Boeing jets despite critics

A House amendment to the FAA Reauthorization Act would allow airliners to continue flying with partial safety upgrades, even though they don't fully meet current safety standards

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/house-votes-to-speed-approval-of-safety-fixes-to-boeing-jets-despite-critics/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

Test Flying The F-35: Interview With Monessa ‘Siren’ Balzhiser

https://theaviationist.com/2023/07/28/test-flying-the-f-35-interview-with-monessa-siren-balzhiser/ 

Safran chief reveals previous CFM engine issue with contaminated powder metal

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/safran-chief-reveals-previous-cfm-engine-issue-with-contaminated-powder-metal/154323.article 

First B-21 bomber powered up ahead of flight testing

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/first-b-21-bomber-powered-up-ahead-of-flight-testing/154325.article 

US competition regulator clears L3Harris to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/us-competition-regulator-clears-l3harris-to-acquire-aerojet-rocketdyne/154328.article 

New Cranfield Aerospace Solutions facility to accelerate hydrogen aircraft expertise

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/new-caes-facility-to-accelerate-hydrogen-aircraft-expertise/154345.article 

DARPA advances ‘Liberty Lifter’ seaplane competitors with another $40m in funding

https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/darpa-advances-liberty-lifter-seaplane-competitors-with-another-40m-in-funding/154348.article 

FAA requires aircraft manufacturers to be more clear in reporting design risks

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/faa-requires-aircraft-manufacturers-to-be-more-clear-in-reporting-design-risks/154331.article 

SSJ-NEW renamed SJ-100, Irkut renamed Yakovlev

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/130217-ssj-new-renamed-sj-100-irkut-renamed-yakovlev 

Wildfires: EU provides crucial assistance, including 9 firefighting aircraft, to the Mediterranean region

https://www.aviation24.be/miscellaneous/firefighting/wildfires-eu-provides-crucial-assistance-including-9-firefighting-aircraft-to-the-mediterranean-region/ 

Spanish railway operator RENFE launches high-speed Madrid-Marseille trains

https://www.aviation24.be/railways/spanish-railway-operator-renfe-launches-high-speed-madrid-marseille-trains/ 

DARPA selects Lockheed Martin to develop nuclear-powered spacecraft

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/07/27/darpa-selects-lockheed-martin-to-develop-nuclear-powered-spacecraft/ 

Marine Corps completes 20,000 flight hours with MUX MALE MQ-9A

https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2023/07/27/marine-corps-completes-20000-flight-hours-with-mux-male-mq-9a/ 

White House Connects Secret Code Name To Next Navy Fighter | Aviation Week Network

https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/budget-policy-operations/white-house-connects-secret-code-name-next-navy-fighter 

There may be more elements to the program than just a new fighter, like some sort of collaborative uncrewed aircraft or new component-level technologies being developed for the program," Metrea Strategic Insights Managing Director Todd Harrison tells Aviation Week. 

Air Force tests Rapid Dragon missile system on China’s doorstep

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/air-force-rapid-dragon-mobility-guardian-2023/ 

The Rapid Dragon system, including the nose of a cruise missile, falls away from an Air Force MC-130J. When dropped from a cargo plane, the system launches the cruise missile while still under parachute, turning the traditionally unarmed, cargo-hauling plane into a long range weapons platform.

L'UE commande des Canadairs supplémentaires pour renforcer la lutte contre les incendies dans les pays du Sud | Euronews

https://fr.euronews.com/my-europe/2023/07/27/lue-commande-des-canadairs-supplementaires-pour-renforcer-la-lutte-contre-les-incendies-da 

La Commission européenne a annoncé qu'elle achèterait 12 nouveaux avions pour augmenter la capacité de sa flotte aérienne de lutte contre les incendies dans les pays du sud de l'Europe.