Self-devouring rocket cannibalizes itself for extra fuel

https://newatlas.com/space/autophagy-rocket-eats-itself-fuel/ 

FAA blesses retractable tank for Chinook helicopters

https://fireaviation.com/2024/01/15/faa-blesses-retractable-tank-for-chinook-helicopters/ 

Airbus Helicopters to expand unmanned aerial system portfolio with acquisition of Aerovel

Airbus Helicopters and Aerovel have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor.

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-01-airbus-helicopters-to-expand-unmanned-aerial-system-portfolio-with?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Ukraine says it has shot down Russian spy and command planes

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2024/01/ukraine-says-it-has-shot-down-russian-spy-and-command-plane/ 

Embraer has delivered the 1600th Ipanema agricultural aeroplane mid increasing sales

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/embraer/embraer-has-delivered-the-1600th-ipanema-agricultural-aeroplane-mid-increasing-sales/ 

Lufthansa Group intends to hire around 13,000 new people in 2024, the same number as in 2023 – 380 of them for Brussels Airlines

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/lufthansa-group/lufthansa-group-intends-to-hire-around-13000-new-people-in-2024-the-same-number-as-in-2023/ 

Airbus Grows UAS Portfolio with Aerovel Acquisition

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2024-01-15/airbus-grows-uas-portfolio-aerovel-acquisition 

Boeing to add more inspectors and let airlines oversee factory work | The Seattle Times

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-to-add-more-inspectors-and-let-airlines-oversee-factory-work/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=article_inset_1.1 

Vuelta a los ULM armados, el Pipistrel Virus se estrena como UAV opcionalmente tripulado

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/vuelta-a-los-ulm-armados-el-pipistrel-virus-se-estrena-como-uav-opcionalmente-tripulado/

Iberia apuesta por el handling con la creación de una empresa líder, 100% IAG, que garantiza todos los derechos de sus trabajadores

https://grupo.iberia.es/news/15012024/iberia-apuesta-por-el-handling-con-la-creacin-de-una-empresa-lder-100-iag-que-garantiza-todos-los-derechos-de-sus-trabajadores 

FAA’s diversity push includes hiring people with ‘intellectual’ and ‘psychiatric’ disabilities

https://nypost.com/2024/01/14/news/faas-diversity-push-includes-hiring-people-with-intellectual-and-psychiatric-disabilities/ 

AG600 poised to receive type certificate in 2024 | News | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/ag600-poised-to-receive-type-certificate-in-2024/156487.article?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_campaign=RSS 

Military briefing: Russia has the upper hand in electronic warfare with Ukraine

https://www.ft.com/content/a477d3f1-8c7e-4520-83b0-572ad674c28e?sharetype=blocked 

Boeing and U.S. aerospace set back by Alaska Airlines fuselage blowout

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-and-u-s-aerospace-set-back-by-alaska-airlines-fuselage-blowout/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

FAA Increasing Oversight of Boeing Production and Manufacturing

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-increasing-oversight-boeing-production-and-manufacturing 

For the Safety of American Travelers the FAA Will Keep the Boeing 737-9 MAX Grounded Until Extensive Inspection and Maintenance is Conducted and Data from Inspections is Reviewed

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/safety-american-travelers-faa-will-keep-boeing-737-9-max-grounded-until-extensive 

Russia embarks on new single-engined trainer development

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/russia-embarks-on-new-single-engined-trainer-development/156478.article 

FAA reviewing Boom’s request to conduct supersonic test flights using XB-1 demonstrator

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/faa-reviewing-booms-request-to-conduct-supersonic-test-flights-using-xb-1-demonstrator/156480.article 

Delta Air Lines orders 20 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-01-delta-air-lines-orders-20-airbus-a350-1000-aircraft?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Six Alaska Airlines passengers file lawsuit against Boeing after door plug of their 737 MAX 9 blows out

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/boeing/six-alaska-airlines-passengers-file-lawsuit-against-boeing-after-door-plug-of-their-737-max-9-blows-out/ 

NetJets Implements Mandatory Age-70 Pilot Retirement

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2024-01-12/netjets-implements-mandatory-age-70-pilot-retirement 

90-seat Elysian airliner: 800-1,000-km range on batteries alone

A Dutch startup says everyone's hugely underestimating the potential of battery-electric aircraft – that it's possible to build large battery-electric airliners covering distances most assume we'll need hydrogen for. Elysian plans to prove it.

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https://newatlas.com/aircraft/elysian-electric-airliner/ 

X-59 supersonic X-plane gets rolled out by NASA and Lockheed Martin

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/x-59-supersonic-x-plane-rolled-out/ 

Net Zero 2050 - a target too far?

https://www.aerosociety.com/news/net-zero-2050-a-target-too-far/ 

NASA’s X-59 Rollout Embodies Aeronautical Tradition - NASA

https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/x-59-rollout-preview/

Perlan and Thales demonstrating how AI can transform flights into safer, more efficient, and predictable operations - Thales Aerospace BlogThales Aerospace Blog

https://onboard.thalesgroup.com/perlan-and-thales-ai/?fbclid=IwAR1MOj1b2FrsZHYHwWy3KZZehwgyU74xkSob3zZQczFLUkDOe_cOLOoGVng 

Lufthansa Cargo parks two A321Fs due to fine fuselage crack

https://www.aircargonews.net/airlines/lufthansa-cargo-parks-two-a321fs-due-to-fine-fuselage-crack/ 

Ver "Rollout of the X-59 Quesst Supersonic Plane (Official NASA Broadcast)" en YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/live/KjCdGqgD9Bs?si=sNsw4uNxTO51MH0u 

Dassault Aviation reçoit une commande de 42 Rafale pour l’armée de l’Air et de l’Espace - Press kits de Dassault Aviation

https://www.dassault-aviation.com/fr/groupe/presse/press-kits/dassault-aviation-recoit-une-commande-de-42-rafale-pour-larmee-de-lair-et-de-lespace/ 

FAA Increasing Oversight of Boeing Production and Manufacturing | Federal Aviation Administration

After taking decisive and immediate action to ground approximately 171 Boeing 737-9 MAX planes, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced new and significant actions to immediately increase its oversight of Boeing production and manufacturing. These actions come one day after the FAA formally notified Boeing that the FAA has launched an investigation into the company as a result of last Friday's incident on a Boeing Model 737-9 MAX in which the aircraft lost a passenger door plug while in flight. 

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-increasing-oversight-boeing-production-and-manufacturing 

SPACEMART Euroconsult forecasts $75 Billion in growth for Middle East's Space Sector by 2032

 https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Euroconsult_forecasts_75_Billion_in_growth_for_Middle_Easts_Space_Sector_by_2032_999.html

Airbus opens new ZEROe Development Center in Stade for innovative hydrogen technologies

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-01-airbus-opens-new-zeroe-development-center-in-stade-for-innovative-0?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

Airbus reports strong 2023 commercial aircraft orders and deliveries in complex operating environment

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-01-airbus-reports-strong-2023-commercial-aircraft-orders-and?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

AeroVironment announces successful GPS-guided Shryke munitions

 https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2000002706/aerovironment-announces-successful-gps-guided-shryke-munitions

Introducing the YellowScan Navigator Bathymetric LiDAR system

 https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2000002705/introducing-the-yellowscan-navigator-bathymetric-lidar-system

Alaska 1282 isn’t a “737 MAX” story; it’s about quality assurance at Boeing or Spirit

 https://leehamnews.com/2024/01/11/alaska-1282-isnt-a-737-max-story-its-about-quality-assurance-at-boeing-or-spirit/

United Airlines plane makes an emergency landing after a warning about a possible door issue

 https://www.seattletimes.com/business/united-airlines-plane-makes-an-emergency-landing-after-a-warning-about-a-possible-door-issue/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace

U-2s Accompanied By Chase Cars Take Part In Rare Elephant Walk At Beale AFB

 https://theaviationist.com/2024/01/10/u-2s-elephant-walk/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=u-2s-elephant-walk

FAA warns Boeing after Alaska Airlines incident: “This should have never happened and it cannot happen again.”

 https://www.aviation24.be/organisations/federal-aviation-administration-faa/warns-boeing-after-alaska-airlines-incident-this-should-have-never-happened-and-it-cannot-happen-again/

Dutch start-up Elysian breaks cover and pushes potential of all-electric 90-seater

 https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/dutch-start-up-elysian-breaks-cover-and-pushes-potential-of-all-electric-90-seater/156431.article

Taiwan’s AIDC makes case for locally produced basic trainer

 https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/taiwans-aidc-makes-case-for-locally-produced-basic-trainer/156437.article

FAA focuses 737 Max 9 investigation on ‘non-compliance’ by Boeing

 https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/faa-focuses-737-max-9-investigation-on-non-compliance-by-boeing/156458.article

Airbus takes over 2,000 orders and exceeds full-year delivery target

 https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/airbus-takes-over-2000-orders-and-exceeds-full-year-delivery-target/156451.article

Airbus reports strong 2023 commercial aircraft orders and deliveries in complex operating environment

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-01-airbus-reports-strong-2023-commercial-aircraft-orders-and?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss

NBAA Raises Alarm on Proposed Dublin Airport Bizav Ban

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2024-01-11/nbaa-raises-alarm-proposed-dublin-airport-bizav-ban 

Eagles have landed: New F-15EXs arrive at Eglin AFB

 https://www.aerotechnews.com/blog/2024/01/10/eagles-have-landed-new-f-15exs-arrive-at-eglin-afb/

US Army's latest reconnaissance aircraft is a Bombardier business jet

 https://www.army.mil/article/272786/army_awards_contract_for_hades_prototyping_efforts

Sirius Aviation AG Unveils World’s First Hydrogen VTOL Aircraft: Sirius Jet

 https://siriusjet.com/sirius-aviation-ag-unveils-worlds-first-hydrogen-vtol-aircraft-sirius-jet-2/

[Podcast] Los aviones caza-huracanes de la NOAA, con Carlos González

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/podcast-los-aviones-caza-huracanes-de-la-noaa-con-carlos-gonzalez/

Britain ‘on brink of bombing Yemen’ over Houthi Red Sea attacks

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/houthi-rebels-missiles-attack-red-sea-uk-us-action-yemen-7tg3f859l 

Boeing 737 Max crisis: It had nearly escaped criminal charges over 2018, 2019 crashes | Fortune

https://fortune.com/2024/01/09/boeing-deferred-prosecution-doj-criminal-charges-737-max-crashes-alaska-airlines/ 

Pilots: Passenger jet uncontrollable after collision with coast guard plane | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240111_04/ 

Inspiring the Next Generation of Helicopter Pilots and Mechanics

https://medium.com/faa/inspiring-the-next-generation-of-helicopter-pilots-and-mechanics-eefb1b63bdff 

Aircraft carriers are not a problem. Inter-service tribalism is

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/01/09/aircraft-carriers-us-royal-navy-red-sea-army-houthis-tribal/ 

US, British forces shoot down 21 drones and missiles fired from Yemen

 https://www.spacewar.com/reports/US_British_forces_shoot_down_21_drones_and_missiles_fired_from_Yemen_999.html 

Boeing Announces Fourth-Quarter Deliveries

 https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131389 

Airbus opens new ZEROe Development Center in Stade for innovative hydrogen technologies

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-01-airbus-opens-new-zeroe-development-center-in-stade-for-innovative-0?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

More delays for NASA’s astronaut moonshots, with crew landing off until 2026

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/more-delays-for-nasas-astronaut-moonshots-with-crew-landing-off-for-another-few-years/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

B-1B Flights Paused at Ellsworth AFB As Crash Investigation Continues

https://theaviationist.com/2024/01/10/b-1-flights-paused-at-ellsworth/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=b-1-flights-paused-at-ellsworth 

Boeing CEO Admits Responsibility For Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 Incident

https://simpleflying.com/boeing-ceo-admits-responsibility-alaska-airlines-boeing-737-max-9-incident/ 

GKN boosts 3D-printing business with £50m investment

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/gkn-boosts-3d-printing-business-with-50m-investment/156416.article 

Japan beefs up air traffic control protocols after fatal Haneda collision

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/japan-beefs-up-air-traffic-control-protocols-after-fatal-haneda-collision/156421.article 

Global airline passenger traffic reached 99% of 2019 levels in November

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/global-airline-passenger-traffic-reached-99-of-2019-levels-in-november/156424.article 

Australia: No buyers found as Defence sunsets troubled NH90 fleet

https://australianaviation.com.au/2024/01/no-buyers-found-as-defence-sunsets-troubled-taipan-fleet/ 

UK Company Creates SAF from Sewage

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2024-01-09/uk-company-creates-saf-sewage 

Supernal unveils its second-gen eVTOL air taxi at CES

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/supernal-s-a2-evtol/ 

X-66, comienza la instalación en el MD-90 de las alas de Truss-Braced Transonic - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/x-66-comienza-la-instalacion-en-el-md-90-de-las-alas-de-truss-braced-transonic/ 

Ryanair: un pirata de los cielos - Ver el documental completo | ARTE tv, reportaje de RTBF

https://www.arte.tv/es/videos/114522-004-A/ryanair-un-pirata-de-los-cielos/ 

Ghatak UCAV's 1st Director Raises Concerns Over Program's Path - Livefist

https://www.livefistdefence.com/ghatak-ucavs-1st-director-raises-concerns-over-programs-path/ 

Boeing 737 MAX Incident a By-Product of Its Financial Mindset - The American Prospect

https://prospect.org/infrastructure/transportation/2024-01-09-boeing-737-max-financial-mindset/ 

X-66, comienza la instalación en el MD-90 de las alas de Truss-Braced Transonic

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/x-66-comienza-la-instalacion-en-el-md-90-de-las-alas-de-truss-braced-transonic/

Fuel leak forces US company to abandon moon landing attempt

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/fuel-leak-forces-us-company-to-abandon-moon-landing-attempt/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

Russian MC-21, Superjet airplanes to have common brand

http://www.ruaviation.com/news/2024/1/4/18964/ 

Boeing Announces Fourth-Quarter Deliveries

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131389 

Jetstar Asia appoints Qantas veteran as new CEO

https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/jetstar-asia-appoints-qantas-veteran-as-new-ceo/156409.article 

EVA Air places order for 18 long-range A350-1000s and 15 single-aisle A321neo.

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-01-eva-air-places-landmark-order-with-airbus?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss 

Bizav Market Optimism on the Rise in Asia-Pacific

https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2024-01-09/bizav-market-optimism-rise-asia-pacific 

F117, el primer avión furtivo

https://youtu.be/28UPzLNXGFI?si=shztu2hBwJ8HyE8b 

"737 Mid-Cabin Emergency Exit Doors - Plug Option" @ YouTube

https://youtu.be/maLBGFYl9_o?si=7Mx0aDveUoQR4cCg 

Germany is ready to allow sales of Eurofighter jets to Saudi Arabia

Germany ready to sell Eurofighter jets to Saudi Arabia: minister https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Germany_ready_to_sell_Eurofighter_jets_to_Saudi_Arabia_minister_999.html 

Airbus Beluga Transport earns its Air Operator Certificate

Just under two years ago, in January 2022, Airbus launched its outsized air-cargo service, Airbus Beluga Transport (AiBT), operated by Airbus Transport International (ATI). However, the vision was always to create a dedicated airline with its own Air Operator Certificate (AOC). With the latter now awarded, we talk to AiBTs managing director Benoît Lemonnier and also to the head of flight operations Olivier Schneider to learn how this was achieved and also what challenges lie ahead

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2024-01-airbus-beluga-transport-earns-its-air-operator-certificate?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss 

Türkiye's new combat drone completes endurance flight test

 https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2000002697/turkiyes-new-combat-drone-completes-endurance-flight-test 

EHang's certified EH216-S debut commercial flight demonstrations

 https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2000002700/ehangs-certified-eh216-s-debut-commercial-flight-demonstrations 

Airborne Range Hawks enabling more hypersonic flight tests

 https://uasmagazine.com/articles/2000002702/airborne-range-hawks-enabling-more-hypersonic-flight-tests 

737 incidents prompt new scrutiny at Boeing

 https://leehamnews.com/2024/01/08/737-incidents-prompt-new-scrutiny-at-boeing/ 

B-1B Bomber Crashes While Landing At Ellsworth AFB, Crew Ejects Safely

https://theaviationist.com/2024/01/05/b-1b-bomber-crashes-while-landing-at-ellsworth-afb-crew-ejects-safely/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=b-1b-bomber-crashes-while-landing-at-ellsworth-afb-crew-ejects-safely 

FAA: Updates on Grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 9 Aircraft

https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/updates-grounding-boeing-737-max-9-aircraft 

Boeing jetliner that suffered inflight blowout was restricted because of concern over warning light

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/alaska-airlines-again-grounds-all-boeing-737-max-9-jetliners-as-more-maintenance-may-be-needed/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

Boeing Statement on 737-9 Inspections

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2024-01-06-Boeing-Statement-on-737-9-Inspections 

Video Release: Boeing Begins X-66 Modification, Removing Engines and Adding Scanning Technology

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131385 

Boeing issues instructions with details about completing 737 Max 9 door-plug inspections

https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/boeing-issues-instructions-with-details-about-completing-737-max-9-door-plug-inspections/156398.article 

NTSB releases images of recovered door plug that failed on Alaska Airlines’ 737 Max 9

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ntsb-releases-images-of-recovered-door-plug-that-failed-on-alaska-airlines-737-max-9/156401.article 

Boeing Begins X-66 Modification, Removing Engines and Adding Scanning Technology

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2024/01/boeing-begins-x-66-modification-removing-engines-and-adding-scanning-technology/ 

Turkish Airlines grounds Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet after Alaska Airlines window/fuselage blow-out incident

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/turkish-airlines/grounds-boeing-737-max-9-fleet-after-alaska-airlines-window-fuselage-blow-out-incident/ 

EASA adopts FAA Emergency Airworthiness Directive on Boeing 737-9 – no EU operators seen affected

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/boeing/737/max/easa-adopts-faa-emergency-airworthiness-directive-on-boeing-737-9-no-eu-operators-seen-affected/ 

Two iPhones survive 5,000-metre fall from beleaguered Alaska Air’s Boeing 737-9 and remain intact – Door plug retrieved as well

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/alaska-airlines/two-iphones-survive-5000-metre-fall-from-beleaguered-alaska-airs-boeing-737-9-and-remain-intact-door-plug-retrieved-as-well/ 

Tokyo crash Dash 8 not cleared for take-off, authorities claim

https://australianaviation.com.au/2024/01/tokyo-crash-dash-8-not-cleared-for-take-off-authorities-claim/ 

Australia’s 737 MAX fleet cleared despite Alaska mid-air blowout

https://australianaviation.com.au/2024/01/all-clear-for-australias-max-8s-despite-alaska-mid-air-blowout/ 

United finds loose bolts on plug doors during 737 Max 9 inspections - The Air Current

https://theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatches/united-finds-loose-bolts-on-plug-doors-during-737-max-9-inspections/ 

Missing door 'plug' may hold clues to how hole blew open on Alaska Airlines jet | AP News

https://apnews.com/article/boeing-emergency-exit-plugs-alaska-airlines-e3460f26c1bc2d955fcae9d6d820414d