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Dassault Falcon Jet Announces $100M Expansion in Little Rock, Arkansas
13 December 2023
The AP reports that on Tuesday, Dassault Falcon Jet “announced a $100 million expansion of its facility in Little Rock that the jet manufacturer said will add 800 new jobs. -
ULA Vulcan Centaur Rocket’s Maiden Launch Delayed to January
12 December 2023
SPACE reports that the premiere “of the Space Coast’s newest launch vehicle, carrying a moon lander aiming for the first commercial touchdown, will likely slip to the beginning of 2024.” -
FAA to Set New Maintenance Requirements for Pratt & Whitney PW1100G Engines
12 December 2023
FlightGlobal reports that the FAA “plans to place new maintenance requirements on airlines after learning that more components... -
SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket Launch of X-37B Space Plane Delayed
11 December 2023
SPACE reported that a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket “is poised to launch the X-37B space plane for the US Space Force on Monday evening (Dec. 11) after a one-day delay due to weather... -
American, Delta, United Driving MRO Spending in North America
11 December 2023
Aviation Week reported that the North American MRO market “is projected to account for 21.8% of the worldwide total from 2024-33.” This will “derive from more than 67,000 service events, according to... -
NASA Says Hubble Telescope Will Resume Operation Following Gyroscope Issue
8 December 2023
SPACE reports that following a “string of setbacks concerning one of its directional instruments, the Hubble Space Telescope will get back to its job of capturing deep space images soon enough, NASA says.” -
Air New Zealand Considers Passenger Flights with Beta’s Alia Electric Aircraft
8 December 2023
Aviation Week reports that while Air New Zealand “plans to use its first electric aircraft for a cargo-only commercial demonstration, it will consider broadening its role... -
University of New South Wales Canberra Hosts 2023 AIAA Region VII Student Conference
7 December 2023
AIAA is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Region VII Student Conference, held 27–28 November at the University of New South Wales Canberra and online. -
All V-22 Ospreys Grounded After Investigation into Crash Finds Possible Materiel Failure
7 December 2023
ExecutiveGov reports that the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) “is working with the U.S. Marine Corps to improve the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft’s survivability... -
NASA Celebrating 25th Anniversary of ISS
7 December 2023
ABC News reports, “NASA and its astronauts are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the International Space Station being in orbit.” -
Boeing Tallies Delivery of 46 737s in November
6 December 2023
Reuters reports that The Boeing Company “delivered 46 narrowbody 737s in November, sources told Reuters on Tuesday.” Last month’s total “brings Boeing’s single-aisle deliveries up to 351 units... -
SpaceX’s Next Starship Flight Expected to Include Propellant Transfer Demonstration for NASA
6 December 2023
CNBC reports, “SpaceX could attempt a key demonstration for NASA during the third test flight of its towering Starship rocket.” According to a NASA official, “the next Starship flight is expected to include ‘a propellant transfer... -
Richard Branson Says He Will Not Invest More Money into Virgin Galactic
5 December 2023
CNN reports that shares of Virgin Galactic, “the space tourism venture founded by Richard Branson, are plunging after the British billionaire said he has no plans... -
Dassault’s First Falcon 6X Business Jet Enters Service
5 December 2023
Aviation International News reports Dassault announced that on November 30, the company’s “Falcon 6X began flying for its new owner. ... Dassault did not reveal the identity or location of the 6X launch customer.” ... -
2024 AIAA Dryden Lectureship in Research Awarded to Peyman Givi, University of Pittsburgh
5 December 2023
AIAA is pleased to announce the 2024 AIAA Dryden Lectureship in Research is awarded to Peyman Givi, Distinguished Professor and James T. Macleod Chair of Engineering,... -
AIAA to Recognize Excellence in Aerospace Award Winners at the 2024 AIAA SciTech Forum
5 December 2023
AIAA is pleased to announce the winners of awards to be presented during the 2023 AIAA SciTech Forum, to be held 23–27 January 2023, National Harbor, Maryland. -
NASA Honors Former Acting Administrator Steve Jurczyk
4 December 2023
A press release from NASA read in part, “Former NASA Acting Administrator Steve Jurczyk passed away Nov. 23, at the age of 61, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. During his career, which spanned... -
Japanese Authorities Hand Over Pieces of Wreckage from USAF Osprey Crash
4 December 2023
The AP reported, “Japanese authorities handed over pieces of the wreckage from an U.S. Air Force Osprey that crashed off southwestern Japan to the U.S. military... -
NASA Working to Resolve Hubble Space Telescope Gyroscope Issue
1 December 2023
SPACE reports NASA on Wednesday confirmed that the Hubble Space Telescope “automatically entered safe mode on Nov. 23.” The reason behind the interruption... -
FAA Calls for Extending Length of Cockpit Voice-Recording Requirements
1 December 2023
Reuters reports the Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday “said it is proposing to extend the cockpit voice-recording requirements...
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