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FAA Reinstates Mexico’s Aviation Safety Rating to Highest Level
15 September 2023
The AP reports that on Thursday, the FAA “returned Mexico’s aviation safety rating to the highest level two years after downgrading it.” The change will “allow Mexican airlines to add new routes... -
FAA May Grant Launch License for Starship by October
15 September 2023
CNN reports that the FAA says it is “optimistic” that it “could allow SpaceX to launch its mega rocket, Starship, by the end of October.” Starship has been “grounded since its inaugural test flight... -
Wizz Air May Reduce Capacity as Much as 10% from Pratt & Whitney Engine Issues
14 September 2023
Aviation Week reports that Wizz Air “may need to reduce its capacity by 10% due to Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan (GTF) engine issues... -
Axiom Space Names Ax-3 Crew for Mission to ISS
14 September 2023
SPACE reports that Axiom Space “named the full crew of four people who will fly to the International Space Station on the Ax-3 mission no sooner than January 2024... -
L3Harris, BAE Systems Deliver First EC-37B Compass Call to US Air Force
13 September 2023
FlightGlobal reports L3Harris and BAE Systems have delivered the first EC-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft to the US Air Force. -
Returning Crew-6 Astronauts Express Satisfaction with Scientific Opportunities Aboard ISS
13 September 2023
Aviation Week reports that just over a week “after returning to Earth after a 186-day mission to the International Space Station, three of NASA’s four Crew-6... -
2023 ASCEND Adds Speakers to Three-Day Event
12 September 2023
AIAA today announced more speakers who have been added to the three-day program at 2023 ASCEND, 23–25 October, Caesars Forum, Las Vegas. ASCEND is the world’s premier outcomes-focused... -
Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 Engine for Gulfstream Officially Receives FAA Approval
12 September 2023
Aviation Week reports that Rolls-Royce has “earned FAA type certification for its Pearl 700 engine designed for Gulfstream’s new G700 and G800 ultra-long-range business jets.” -
NASA Leadership to Call Frank Rubio after Record-Breaking Mission
12 September 2023
The AP reports that on Wednesday, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy “will speak with agency astronaut Frank Rubio... -
Airbus Working to Improve A220 Autothrottle Design
11 September 2023
Aviation Week reported that Airbus is “working on improving the A220’s autothrottle design, after several reports... -
ULA Launches Atlas V Rocket Carrying SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 Mission
11 September 2023
The Orlando Sentinel reports that United Launch Alliance launched an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station... -
GE Aerospace Chosen to Provide Digital Backbone for Bell V-280 Valor
8 September 2023
FlightGlobal reports that “GE Aerospace will provide digital backbone, voice and data recorder, and health awareness system for Bell V-280 Valor, which the US Army selected... -
Terran Orbital Announces Satellite Production Increase
8 September 2023
Space News reports that on Thursday, satellite manufacturer Terran Orbital “plans to accelerate production at its factory in California, promising deliveries... -
USMC to Conduct Safety Review Following MV-22 Crash
7 September 2023
Aviation Week reports that the new acting head of the US Marine Corps “will elevate the head of safety role to a general officer by next summer... -
Japanese Successfully Launches Lunar Landing, Space Telescope Mission
7 September 2023
The Washington Post reports Japan launched a “lunar mission on Thursday, overcoming multiple failures and delays to become the fifth country... -
Aircraft Manufacturers Prepare for Uncrewed Future
6 September 2023
Politico reports that every commercial flight “has two pilots at the controls – but some planemakers are now designing cockpits that need fewer pilots, or someday even none.” -
China’s Ceres-1 Rocket Achieves Orbit with First Launch from Mobile Sea Platform
6 September 2023
Space News reports that China’s Galactic Energy “conducted its first sea launch early Wednesday, also marking a ninth successive successful launch... -
USAF Asks Aviation Industry to Detail Plans for KC-135 Replacement
5 September 2023
Aviation Week reported that the US Air Force “wants to kick off a program to replace its aging Boeing KC-135s this month with a request for information (RFI), followed by industry days... -
SpaceX Launches 13 Satellites for US Space Development Agency
5 September 2023
Space News reported SpaceX on Saturday launched a Falcon 9 rocket “at 7:25 a.m. Pacific from Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, carrying 13 U.S. military satellites.” -
AIAA Announces 2023 Undergraduate Scholarship and Graduate Award Winners
5 September 2023
The AIAA Foundation has announced the 24 winners of its 2023 undergraduate scholarships and graduate awards. Through its Foundation and supported by nearly 30,000 members, AIAA annually awards...
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