Blue Island AT72 at Birmingham on May 25th 2025, engine shut down in flight

https://avherald.com/h?article=5283dd5e&opt=0

Mitsubishi presenta su entrenador "del futuro" T-X - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/mitsubishi-presenta-su-entrenador-del-futuro-t-x/

Justice Department reaches deal to allow Boeing to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/justice-department-reaches-deal-to-allow-boeing-to-avoid-prosecution-over-737-max-crashes/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace

Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Unveils T-X Jet Trainer Concept at DSEI

https://theaviationist.com/2025/05/23/japan-t-x-jet-trainer-concept-dsei/ 

USAF MQ-9 Reapers Prepare for Maritime Operations in the Indo-Pacific with Exercise Reaper Smoke

https://theaviationist.com/2025/05/24/usaf-mq-9-reapers-maritime-operations-reaper-smoke/

PHOTO: YFQ-42A

http://www.strategypage.com/military_photos/military_photos_2025051922179.aspx 

PHOTO: YFQ-44A

http://www.strategypage.com/military_photos/military_photos_20250520211738.aspx

Initial MC-21 and SJ-100 deliveries unchanged by government budget cuts: Rostec

https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/initial-mc-21-and-sj-100-deliveries-unchanged-by-government-budget-cuts-rostec/163101.article 

Europe’s FCAS programme making strong progress, French officials say

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/europes-fcas-programme-making-strong-progress-french-officials-say/163103.article

NTSB finds ‘near zero’ oil in engine on Delta Boeing 717 following emergency landing

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/ntsb-finds-near-zero-oil-in-engine-on-delta-boeing-717-following-emergency-landing/163105.article

Footage suggests Vertical VX4 may have achieved CTOL flight

There are indications that Vertical Aerospace may have performed the first flight of its VX4 aircraft in a conventional take-off and landing (CTOL) configuration.

https://www.flightglobal.com/footage-suggests-vertical-vx4-may-have-achieved-ctol-flight/163104.article

UK making ‘significant progress’ on sixth-generation fighter demonstrator

https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/uk-making-significant-progress-on-sixth-generation-fighter-demonstrator/163108.article

Vietjet orders 20 more A330neo widebodies for future expansion

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-05-vietjet-orders-20-more-a330neo-widebodies-for-future-expansion?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss

USAF Gets Scorpion Helmets | Thales To Produce Ground Master in UAE | US Approved FMS To Poland

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/usaf-gets-scorpion-helmets-thales-to-produce-ground-master-in-uae-us-approved-fms-to-poland-0242950/

Golden Dome Project Could Mark Turning Point in Militarizing Space

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/05/golden-dome-project-could-mark-turning-point-in-militarizing-space/ 

A seven-minute weather delay forces Ryanair flight to divert; airline calls for flexibility in Berlin night flight ban

Ryanair has once again criticized the rigid enforcement of Berlin Airport's night flight ban, after flight FR1571 from Vilnius was diverted to Hanover on Wednesday evening due to a mere seven-minute weather-related delay

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ryanair/a-seven-minute-weather-delay-forces-ryanair-flight-to-divert-airline-calls-for-flexibility-in-berlin-night-flight-ban/

Families of Boeing crash victims express outrage over court decision to drop criminal trial

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/boeing/families-of-boeing-crash-victims-express-outrage-over-court-decision-to-drop-criminal-trial/ 

Severe turbulence rocks and damages IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/indigo/severe-turbulence-rocks-and-damages-indigo-flight-from-delhi-to-srinagar/

Transavia A21N at Amsterdam on May 23rd 2025, engine shut down in flight, gear bolt found

https://avherald.com/h?article=52829877&opt=0

No mechanical fault in Talisman Sabre Taipan crash

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/05/no-mechanical-fault-in-talisman-sabre-taipan-crash/

Daredevil highlines between hot air balloons at a record 14,000 feet

https://newatlas.com/sports/julien-roux-highline-balloons-record/

World's first rotating detonation rocket engine flight ... maybe

In what may be a world first, Venus Aerospace has, for the first time in the US, successfully flown a Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) that uses supersonic explosions to create thrust. Such engines could help propel future hypersonic vehicles.

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https://newatlas.com/aircraft/worlds-first-rotating-detonation-rocket-engine-flight-maybe/

USAF cargo rocket could land anywhere on Earth in under 90 minutes

The US Air Force is investing in a transport system that could one day deliver 100 tonnes for cargo or personnel by rocket to any spot on Earth in under 90 minutes. Unimaginatively called Rocket Cargo, it may begin preliminary tests next year.

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https://newatlas.com/military/cargo-rocket-land-90-minutes/

F-15E Spotted Packing Big Laser-Guided Rocket Arsenal Ideal For Drone Hunting

https://www.twz.com/air/f-15e-spotted-packing-big-laser-guided-rocket-arsenal-ideal-for-drone-hunting

Otto Aviation presenta su avión ejecutivo sin ventanas para consumir menos

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/otto-aviation-presenta-su-avion-ejecutivo-sin-ventanas-para-consumir-menos/

Primeras imágenes y vídeos del Yak-52 ruso caza drones

 

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/primeras-imagenes-y-videos-del-yak-52-ruso-caza-drones/

OSRL awards 2Excel twenty-year next generation global oil dispersant contract

https://www.2excelaviation.com/osrl-contract-announcement-may2025/


https://www.aquaquick2000.com/oil-spill-dispersant/

Boeing reports 220% surge in employee safety reports

https://mynorthwest.com/local/boeing-safety-reports/4090525

Hace 100 años: Amudsen intenta llegar al Polo Norte en dos Dornier Wal en 1925 - Sandglass Patrol

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/hace-100-anos-amudsen-intenta-llegar-al-polo-norte-en-dos-dornier-wal-en-1925/

La FAA planea inspecciones en los 787 por uso de titanio no conforme

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/la-faa-planea-inspecciones-en-los-787-por-uso-de-titanio-no-conforme/

Arquimea y Airbus Helicopters quieren lanzar drones kamikaze desde la rampa del NH-90

 https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/arquimea-y-airbus-helicopters-quieren-lanzar-drones-kamikaze-desde-la-rampa-del-nh-90/

PLA researchers rank Cold War relic B-52 a bigger nuclear threat than F-35, B-2 | South China Morning Post

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3310877/pla-researchers-rank-cold-war-relic-b-52-bigger-nuclear-threat-f-35-b-2

Testing the open fan’s promise

The open fan combines the fuel economy of a turboprop with the performance of a turbofan. It has the potential to significantly boost the fuel efficiency of a next generation aircraft.

 https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/stories/2025-05-testing-the-open-fans-promise

Mass U.S. Airstrike Against ISIS in Somalia Launched from USS Harry S. Truman in February

https://theaviationist.com/2025/05/22/mass-us-airstrike-against-isis-truman/

Cessna 550 Crashes Into San Diego Neighborhood & Causes Fire To Burn Multiple Homes

https://simpleflying.com/cessna-550-crash-san-diego/

Air Belgium’s bankruptcy sparks urgent calls for airline insolvency protection

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/air-belgium/bankruptcy-sparks-urgent-calls-for-airline-insolvency-protection/ 

Trump’s Boeing deal was big on numbers and slim on details

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/trumps-boeing-deal-was-big-on-numbers-and-slim-on-details/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

Amazon removed backup landing sensors before drone crashes

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/amazon-removed-backup-landing-sensors-before-drone-crashes/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace

Federal prosecutors confirm they may drop Boeing criminal charges

The Department of Justice confirmed it is considering a new deal to allow Boeing to avoid a criminal conviction stemming from two deadly 737 MAX accidents.

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/federal-prosecutors-confirm-they-may-drop-boeing-criminal-charges/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace

Spokane hub studying sustainable aircraft parts loses federal funding

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/spokane-hub-studying-sustainable-aircraft-parts-loses-federal-funding/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace

The inside story of Trump’s search for a new Air Force One

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/the-inside-story-of-trumps-search-for-a-new-air-force-one/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace 

Boeing sticks to safety strategy, with new audits, officers and data

https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-sticks-to-safety-strategy-with-new-audits-officers-and-data/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_boeing-aerospace

First KF-21 Production Model is in Final Assembly

https://theaviationist.com/2025/05/20/first-kf-21-production-final-assembly/

Austria and Italy Finalize G2G Agreement for M-346FA Procurement

https://theaviationist.com/2025/05/21/austria-italy-m-346-g2g-agreement/

MQ-9B Protector Variant Under Consideration for Royal Navy Airborne Early Warning Mission

https://theaviationist.com/2025/05/22/mq-9b-under-consideration-royal-navy-aew/

Boeing Releases 4th Annual Safety Report

https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-statements?item=131551

Fatal Australian MRH90 crash attributed to crew’s spacial disorientation

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/fatal-australian-mrh90-crash-attributed-to-crews-spacial-disorientation/163084.article

Lufthansa Technik sees VIP market as ‘incubator for innovation’

https://www.flightglobal.com/business-aviation/lufthansa-technik-sees-vip-market-as-incubator-for-innovation/163068.article

Aerial fire drills in California – photos

https://fireaviation.com/2025/05/21/aerial-fire-drills-in-california-photos/

Airbus delivers first Pratt & Whitney powered A321XLR to Wizz Air

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-05-airbus-delivers-first-pratt-whitney-powered-a321xlr-to-wizz-air?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss

Airbus next-generation Skynet satellite reaches major milestone

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-05-airbus-next-generation-skynet-satellite-reaches-major-milestone?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss

Anduril Unveiled Fury | UK, France And Canada Give Warning To Israel | Denmark Pledged More Ukraine Aid

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/anduril-unveiled-fury-uk-france-and-canada-give-warning-to-israel-denmark-pledged-more-ukraine-aid-0242936/

US Selected Golden Dome Design | Sweden Condemned Israeli Gaza Plan | US Cleared Leonardo Helicopter Sale To Bosnia

https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/us-selected-golden-dome-design-sweden-condemned-israeli-gaza-plan-us-cleared-leonardo-helicopter-sale-to-bosnia-0242940/

Brazil's GOL secures $1.9bn funding to exit Chapter 11

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/153882-brazils-gol-secures-19bn-funding-to-exit-chapter-11

Air Belgium bankruptcy resulted in $9mn unpaid pax refunds

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/153877-air-belgium-bankruptcy-resulted-in-9mn-unpaid-pax-refunds

Swiss cancels 1,400 flights amid pilot and aircraft shortage

https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/153868-swiss-cancels-1400-flights-amid-pilot-and-aircraft-shortage

Boeing Ramps Up 737 Production Amid Progress in Safety and Quality Culture

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/05/boeing-ramps-up-737-production-amid-progress-in-safety-and-quality-culture/

Bell Demonstrates Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) Virtual Prototype to U.S. Army

https://aviationnews.eu/news/2025/05/bell-demonstrates-future-long-range-assault-aircraft-flraa-virtual-prototype-to-u-s-army/

Swiss to cancel 1,400 flights this summer due to pilot shortage

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/lufthansa-group/swiss/swiss-to-cancel-1400-flights-this-summer-due-to-pilot-shortage/

U.S. Department of Justice may drop all criminal charges against Boeing in 737 MAX crashes, sparking outrage from victims’ families

https://www.aviation24.be/manufacturers/boeing/737/max/u-s-department-of-justice-may-drop-all-criminal-charges-against-boeing-in-737-max-crashes-sparking-outrage-from-victims-families/

Ryanair passengers caught in widespread Greek air travel chaos amid severe winds and airport disruption

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ryanair/ryanair-passengers-caught-in-widespread-greek-air-travel-chaos-amid-severe-winds-and-airport-disruption/

Airlines warned over misleading “greenwashing” claims

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/airlines-warned-over-misleading-greenwashing-claims/

The Most Unusual Transatlantic Flight Uses The Boeing 737-700

https://simpleflying.com/the-most-unusual-transatlantic-flight-uses-the-boeing-737-700/

Lufthansa flight left without pilot for 10 minutes after first officer collapsed mid-flight

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/lufthansa-group/lufthansa/lufthansa-flight-left-without-pilot-for-10-minutes-after-first-officer-collapsed-mid-flight/

Ramjet engine turns artillery rounds into supersonic missiles

https://newatlas.com/military/ramjet-engine-turns-artillery-rounds-supersonic-missiles/

Navy Technician Arrested After Being Responsible For Hawaiian Airlines Bomb Threat In San Diego

https://simpleflying.com/navy-technician-arrested-bomb-threat-hawaiian-airlines-bomb-threat-san-diego/

Combat Losses Prompt Russia To Cancel A-100 AEW&CS Development, Report Claims; End Of “Eye In The Sky” Aircraft?

https://www.eurasiantimes.com/a100-aew-is-end-of-eye-in-the-sky-aircraft/?amp

Pentagon accepts Qatari jet for Air Force One

https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2025/05/21/pentagon-accepts-qatari-jet-for-air-force-one/

Boeing still mending safety culture and cutting travelled work from production lines | In depth | Flight Global

https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/boeing-still-mending-safety-culture-and-cutting-travelled-work-from-production-lines/163059.article

What’s wrong with Boeing’s approach to culture change and what can be done about it

https://openresearch-repository.anu.edu.au/entities/publication/6b65f994-ca3c-4e76-b020-2cad245f5060

Poland seizes aircraft tyres bound for Russia in suspected sanctions breach | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/poland-seizes-tires-boeing-aircraft-headed-russia-2025-05-19/

Phantom 3500 swaps windows for super-efficient transonic flight

Who needs windows when you can have superefficient transonic passenger flight? That seems to be the reasoning behind Otto Aviation's Phantom 3500 jet aircraft that dumps the portholes in favor of super-laminar flow to lose weight and burn less fuel.

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https://newatlas.com/aircraft/phantom-3500-windowless-transonic-flight/

RAF unleashes StormShroud, the radar-blinding combat drone

It looks like the age of the robotic warrior is here. The RAF has revealed that a radar-jamming combat drone called StormShroud will be deployed to support Britain's F-35B Lightning II and Typhoon fighters using lessons learned from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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https://newatlas.com/military/raf-stormshroud-radar-blinding-combat-drone/

Split-wing aircraft makes world-first fan-in-wing transition flight

https://newatlas.com/aircraft/horizon-cavorite-x7-makes-history/

CATIA, el software de diseño asistido por ordenador que revolucionó la aviación

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/catia-el-software-de-diseno-asistido-por-ordenador-que-revoluciono-la-aviacion/

[Podcast] Stealth! del celofán a los materiales que reflejan ondas

https://blog.sandglasspatrol.com/podcast-stealth-del-celofan-a-los-materiales-que-reflejan-ondas/

Electra.aero | Electra’s Hybrid-Electric Ultra Short Achieves Breakthrough Wind Tunnel Performance, 7X Greater Lift than Conventional Aircraft

https://www.electra.aero/news/electra-ultra-short-achieves-breakthrough-wind-tunnel-performance?utm_source=blufly.media&utm_campaign=06081

Here's how Palmer Luckey's Anduril wants to beat General Atomics for the US Air Force's next big bet

Fuente: Business Insider
https://search.app/?link=https://www.businessinsider.com/anduril-fury-general-atomics-us-air-force-commercial-parts-engine-2025-5&utm_source=dsdf,sh/x/discover/m1/4

The U.S. Marine Corps Continues to Retire Its AV-8B Harrier II+ Attack Aircraft

https://search.app/nS555

First Production Aircraft of World’s Fastest Business Jet, the Bombardier Global 8000, Completes Flawless Inaugural Flight

1. The Global 8000 first production aircraft completed its maiden flight taking off from Bombardier's Aircraft Assembly Centre in Mississauga, Ont.
2. The Global 8000 is the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde, with an industry-leading top speed of Mach 0.94 and range of 8,000 nautical miles (NM), an ultra-low cabin altitude of 2,900 ft. and a luxurious cabin, making it the ultimate business aircraft
3. Bombardier's Global 8000 is set to enter into service in 2025

https://bombardier.com/en/media/news/first-production-aircraft-worlds-fastest-business-jet-bombardier-global-8000-completes

Denmark Ministry of Defence and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® Prove F-35 Interoperability in Flight - May 19, 2025

https://news.lockheedmartin.com/2025-05-19-Denmark-Ministry-of-Defence-and-Lockheed-Martin-Skunk-Works-R-Prove-F-35-Interoperability-in-Flight

FAA Plans 787 Inspections For Non-Compliant Titanium

 https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/safety-ops-regulation/faa-plans-787-inspections-non-compliant-titanium?utm_rid=CPEN1000002242919&utm_campaign=54127&utm_medium=email&elq2=bbaddebcb5a8406a9fb4bca6a71fe29c&utm_emailname=AW_News_AerospaceDigest_NL_05202025&sp_eh=ae627583d328a9d270c96ea51c7397c525aa17162fcc2297672fa0f8103d24a3

Boeing Resumes KC-46 Deliveries

 https://aviationweek.com/defense/multi-mission-aircraft/boeing-resumes-kc-46-deliveries?utm_rid=CPEN1000002242919&utm_campaign=54127&utm_medium=email&elq2=bbaddebcb5a8406a9fb4bca6a71fe29c&utm_emailname=AW_News_AerospaceDigest_NL_05202025&sp_eh=ae627583d328a9d270c96ea51c7397c525aa17162fcc2297672fa0f8103d24a3

North Korea Test Fires New Fighter Munitions

 https://aviationweek.com/defense/missile-defense-weapons/north-korea-test-fires-new-fighter-munitions?elq2=bbaddebcb5a8406a9fb4bca6a71fe29c&sp_eh=ae627583d328a9d270c96ea51c7397c525aa17162fcc2297672fa0f8103d24a3&elq2=bbaddebcb5a8406a9fb4bca6a71fe29c&sp_eh=ae627583d328a9d270c96ea51c7397c525aa17162fcc2297672fa0f8103d24a3&utm_campaign=54127&utm_emailname=AW_News_AerospaceDigest_NL_05202025&utm_medium=email&utm_rid=CPEN1000002242919

Arquimea y Airbus Helicopters llegan a un acuerdo para integrar la munición merodeadora en el NH90

Nota de prensa

https://www.arquimea.com/es/noticias/airbus-helicopters-arquimea-acuerdo-sistemas-merodeadores-nh90/#content

• El acuerdo busca explorar el desarrollo de un demostrador tecnológico integrando el sistema merodeador Q-SLAM-40 de ARQUIMEA en el helicóptero NH90.

Madrid, 14 de mayo. Airbus Helicopters en España, empresa referente en el sector de la defensa, especialmente en el diseño y fabricación de helicópteros, y ARQUIMEA, empresa tecnológica española con más de 20 de experiencia especializada en la fabricación de sistemas merodeadores, anuncian en FEINDEF 2025 la firma de un acuerdo de colaboración para la integración del sistema merodeador Q-SLAM-40 en el helicóptero NH90.

La integración del sistema merodeador Q-SLAM-40 en el helicóptero NH90 amplía las capacidades operativas de este modelo de helicópteros para operaciones de inteligencia, vigilancia y reconocimiento (ISR); en misiones de ataque, contra drones y e incluso la creación de enjambres para tareas complejas.

Los sistemas merodeadores inteligentes de ARQUIMEA incorporan tecnología avanzada en inteligencia artificial para mejorar la conciencia situacional, la transmisión de datos en tiempo real, y la capacidad de vuelo en enjambre. Esta solución ofrece una ventaja operativa significativa que aumenta la capacidad de respuesta de los helicópteros.

El Q-SLAM-40 tiene un alcance de 25 minutos y 25 kilómetros, y puede integrar diferentes tipos de cargas útiles en función de la misión a desarrollar. El sistema merodeador podría lanzarse directamente desde el helicóptero para poder llevar a cabo la misión en el escenario requerido, mejorando la rapidez de operación.

Luis Martín, director comercial y de programas de Airbus Helicopters en España destacó: “La integración de helicópteros y drones en el futuro campo de batalla es algo fundamental para nuestras Fuerzas Armadas. La colaboración con el Q-SLAM-40 nos permitirá ofrecer una solución que combine movilidad aérea con capacidades de ataque con dron inteligente.”

“La integración de nuestros sistemas merodeadores en helicópteros tácticos representa un avance significativo en el concepto de combate en red, permitiendo a las fuerzas desplegadas actuar con mayor autonomía, rapidez y eficacia”, señaló Manuel Martín, managing director de defensa de ARQUIMEA.

ARQUIMEA es un referente global en sistemas merodeadores, gracias a su sólida base industrial para la fabricación a gran escala y a su capacidad interna de innovación, que refuerza su autonomía tecnológica y consolida su posición de liderazgo en estos sistemas dentro del sector. Así, por ejemplo, la compañía cuenta con capacidades de fabricación de para suministrar más de 1.000 unidades al mes de su sistema merodeador inteligente Q-SLAM-40.

La tecnológica cuenta con su propio centro de investigación, con más de 140 investigadores, altamente especializados en tecnologías de inteligencia artificial, robótica y cuántica, lo que le permite desarrollar soluciones de última generación aplicadas a los sistemas merodeadores dotándoles de la capacidad de operar y gestionar tareas de forma autónoma, vuelo en enjambre y de seguimiento e identificación de objetivos.

ARQUIMEA ya tiene integrado su multilanzador de sus sistemas merodeadores en varias plataformas terrestres ya operativas.

Pentagon silent, aviation experts baffled by Trump’s fighter comments

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2025/05/16/pentagon-silent-aviation-experts-baffled-by-trumps-fighter-comments/

First KF-21 production jet nears completion

https://search.app/iA9RP

RX4HE Marks First Hydrogen Flight at Yanqing

The RX4HE, a four-seat hydrogen internal combustion engine aircraft, completed its first flight at Beijing Yanqing Badaling Airport on May 15, marking its debut at the site.

The flight campaign builds on earlier milestones, including test flights completed in March 2023 and January 2024.

https://www.chinaevtolnews.com/p/rx4he-marks-first-hydrogen-flight

Ed Smylie, Who Saved the Apollo 13 Crew With Duct Tape, Dies at 95 - The New York Times

Robert "Ed" Smylie, the NASA official who saved the Apollo 13 crew in 1970, has died at 95. He cobbled together an apparatus made of cardboard, plastic bags and duct tape after an explosion crippled the spacecraft as it sped toward the moon. 

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/science/space/ed-smylie-dead.html

USAF’s EA-37B Compass Call Flies First Mission Training Sortie

https://theaviationist.com/2025/05/15/ea-37b-compass-call-first-mission-training-sortie/

RAF Flies FPV Quadcopter Drone from CH-47 Chinook in ‘Hornet’s Nest’ Trial

https://theaviationist.com/2025/05/15/raf-fpv-quadcopter-from-chinook/

US Army seeks to ‘pure fleet’ helicopter inventory by retiring older models

The US Army confirms that it hopes to retire all older D-model Boeing AH-64 attack and Sikorsky UH-60L/V utility helicopters as it seeks to downsize the rotary-wing fleet and operate more efficiently

https://www.flightglobal.com/helicopters/us-army-seeks-to-pure-fleet-helicopter-inventory-by-retiring-older-models/162979.article

Volga-Dnepr denounces Canadian effort to seize An-124 as ‘hijacking’

https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/volga-dnepr-denounces-canadian-effort-to-seize-an-124-as-hijacking/163003.article

Airbus opens new helicopter distribution centre and strengthens Ontario presence

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-05-airbus-opens-new-helicopter-distribution-centre-and-strengthens?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss

Ryanair faces legal action in Belgium over alleged deceptive pricing as airline defends transparency

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ryanair/ryanair-faces-legal-action-in-belgium-over-alleged-deceptive-pricing-as-airline-defends-transparency/

Brussels Airport welcomes over 2.1 million passengers in April 2025

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/brussels-airport-bru/welcomes-over-2-1-million-passengers-in-april-2025/

Aena Group airports handle 32.3 million passengers in April, up 6.2% year-on-year

https://www.aviation24.be/airport-operator/aena/aena-group-airports-handle-32-3-million-passengers-in-april-up-6-2-year-on-year/

US FAA approves license modifications for SpaceX Starship Flight 9 mission | Reuters

The FAA has approved modifications to SpaceX's Starship Flight 9 license, enabling up to 25 annual launches from its Boca Chica, Texas site. Actual operations remain on hold until the agency concludes its investigation into the Flight 8 mission. 

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/faa-approves-license-modifications-spacex-starship-flight-9-mission-2025-05-15/

Artemis II stacking and preparations underway even as SLS faces budget cuts - NASASpaceFlight.com

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/05/artemis-ii-update-3/

After SpaceX Explosions, U.K. Asks FAA to Change Starship 9 Flight Plans — ProPublica

BREAKING: U.K. officials are voicing safety concerns about SpaceX's plans to fly its Starship rocket over British territories in the Caribbean, where debris fell after two of the company's rockets exploded, according to documents reviewed by @propublica.org. https://www.propublica.org/article/spacex-starship-explosions-uk-turks-caicos-faa-launches