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Second Launch of New Glenn Expected to Take Place Sometime This Fall
1 July 2025
Ars Technica reports, “Blue Origin is making steady progress toward the second launch of its New Glenn rocket, which could occur sometime this fall…
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Bombardier Seals $1.7B Aircraft Order from Anonymous Client
1 July 2025
Aerotime reports, “Canadian aerospace manufacturer Bombardier has announced that it has secured a “significant firm order” for 50 aircraft, valued at $1.7 Billion.
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Space Force Asking Industry for Ideas On ‘Quick and Efficient’ SBI Deployment
1 July 2025
Defense Daily reports, “The U.S. Space Force program executive office for space combat power is soliciting input from industry on the rapid fielding…
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AIAA Honorary Fellow Casani Died in June 2025
1 July 2025
John R. Casani, an engineer who served a central role in many of NASA’s deep space missions, died on 19 June. He was 92 years old. Casani volunteered…
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2025 Wright Brothers Lectureship in Aeronautics Awarded to Susan Ying, AMP2FLY
30 June 2025
AIAA is pleased to award the 2025 AIAA Wright Brothers Lectureship in Aeronautics to Susan Ying, AMP2FLY. Ying will deliver…
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DoorDash Partners with Flytrex to Provide Drone Delivery in Dallas-Fort Worth
30 June 2025
Flying Magazine reports, “On Thursday, DoorDash and Israeli provider Flytrex announced the service is available to about…
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Blue Origin New Shepard Launches 6 Tourists on Suborbital Trip from West Texas
30 June 2025
SPACE reports, “Blue Origin sent its 70th person into space today (June 29) on its 13th rocket flight to carry passengers. The company’s…
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New Avionics Tech Enabling Rapid Emergence of Advanced Air Mobility
27 June 2025
Avionics International reports, “Once a speculative concept reserved for futurists, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is now…
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Rocket Lab Launches Electron Rocket from New Zealand
27 June 2025
SPACE reports Rocket Lab launched an Electron rocket from New Zealand on June 26. The rocket carried a trio of “radio frequency…
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2025 AIAA David W. Thompson Lecture in Space Commerce Presented by Jamie M. Morin, The Aerospace Corporation, During 2025 ASCEND
27 June 2025
AIAA is pleased to announce the 2025 AIAA David W. Thompson Lectureship in Space Commerce is awarded to Jamie M. Morin, Vice President, Defense Strategic Space…
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AIAA Statement on the Axiom Space AX-4 Mission
26 June 2025
AIAA CEO Clay Mowry made the following statement: “Congratulations to the entire Axiom Space team on the successful arrival of the AX-4 crew…
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Archer Aviation’s Midnight Nearing Commercial Rollout
26 June 2025
Yahoo Finance reports, “Archer Aviation “is aiming to transform urban air mobility through its flagship aircraft, Midnight. Built for short, frequent flights of 20–50 miles, Midnight aircraft is…
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AIAA Board of Trustees Positions Open for Nominations Until 30 July
26 June 2025
The Institute is currently seeking nominations for the following positions: Members–At-Large and AIAA Treasurer-Elect.
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AIAA Council of Directors Positions Open for Nominations Until 30 July
26 June 2025
Nominations are being accepted for Regional Directors, Integration and Outreach Group Directors, and Technical Group Directors for the term May 2026–May 2029.
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FAA Approves Varda Space for Unlimited Reentries
26 June 2025
Aviation Week reports, “Varda has three successful capsule reentries under its belt and new permission from the FAA to return its spacecraft through the atmosphere as often as it…
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UK to Acquire F-35s Capable of Carrying Tactical Nuclear Weapons
25 June 2025
Reuters reports, “The British government said on Tuesday that it would purchase a dozen F-35A fighter jets capable of firing tactical nuclear weapons in what…
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AIAA to Present Prestigious Awards at 2025 AIAA AVIATION Forum and 2025 ASCEND
25 June 2025
AIAA is pleased to announce the recipients of technical and management excellence awards to be presented on 22 July during the 2025 AIAA AVIATION Forum and 2025 ASCEND in Las Vegas.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Fourth Axiom Space Private Astronaut Mission to ISS
25 June 2025
Space News reports, “SpaceX launched a Crew Dragon spacecraft on a private astronaut mission to the International Space Station June 25 after weeks of delays.
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Aviation Autonomy Experts Discuss What it Will Take to Ensure Safer Skies
24 June 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operates the busiest and most complex airspace in the world with more than 45,000 daily flights operating to over 5,000 public use…
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Australian Company Drone Forge to Purchase Six Flexrotor UAS
24 June 2025
Unmanned Systems Technology reports, “Australian aerospace company Drone Forge has signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters to acquire six complete Flexrotor uncrewed aerial systems…
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York Space’s Dragoon Launches Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9
24 June 2025
Space News reports, “A U.S. military satellite built by York Space Systems launched to orbit June 23 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft, named Dragoon, lifted off…
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AIAA Welcomes ISS National Laboratory to 2025 ASCEND
23 June 2025
AIAA and the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space® (CASIS), manager of the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory, announced they are expanding programming…
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Student Rockets Soar at Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition
23 June 2025
On the dusty plains of West Texas, over 2,000 university students from 22 countries gathered with a shared goal: launch the rockets they spent the past year building, testing, and….
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Opportunities in Defense, Healthcare, Cargo Offer Chance to Expedite Reality of Flying Taxis
23 June 2025
Reuters reports, “Opportunities in defence, emergency healthcare and cargo could help make flying taxis a reality in the next few years after the sector recently received backing from the…
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NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Reignites Thrusters After Switching to Backup Mode
23 June 2025
Ars Technica reports, “A NASA spacecraft bound for an unexplored metal-rich asteroid has reignited its plasma thrusters, continuing its cruise deeper into the Solar System…
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Airbus’ Racer Rotorcraft Achieves Speed Target
20 June 2025
Aviation Week reports, “Airbus Helicopters has achieved its speed target with its Racer compound rotorcraft, successfully flying the…
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Sat Tracking Firms Say Chinese Satellite Appears to be Trying First-ever On-orbit Refueling
20 June 2025
Breaking Defense reports, “A Chinese satellite designed for refueling missions has been dancing awfully close to another Chinese bird in orbit…
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GA-ASI Partners with Saab to Enhance AEW&C System Performance on MQ-9B
19 June 2025
Unmanned Systems Technology reports, “General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Saab have partnered to integrate…
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SpaceX Starship Upper Stage Explodes While Being Prepped for Next Engine Test Firing
19 June 2025
CBS News reports a SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded in a spectacular conflagration during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing…
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FAA Partners with Regulators in Four Countries to Develop Air Taxi Certification ‘Roadmap’
18 June 2025
Flight Global reports the Federal Aviation Administration and agencies in four partner countries have rolled out a ‘roadmap’ for the type certification of electric…
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SpaceX Completes 75th Falcon 9 Launch of the Year, Deploys 28 Starlink Satellites
18 June 2025
Spaceflight Now reports, “SpaceX completed its 75th Falcon 9 rocket launch of the year with a mission that blasted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station…
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NASA Chief Says X-59 Will Still Play Key Role in Return to Supersonic Flight
18 June 2025
Aviation Week reports, “The X-59 low boom demonstrator remains highly relevant, says NASA’s acting administrator. Although running years behind…
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ULA to Launch Amazon’s Second Batch of Kuiper Internet Satellites
17 June 2025
SPACE reports, “United Launch Alliance (ULA) is set to launch Amazon’s second group of satellites for its Kuiper internet satellite constellation today…
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Beta Technologies’ Alia Becomes First Electric Aircraft to Fly in the Paris Air Show
17 June 2025
Flying Magazine reports, “The Paris Air Show kicked off with a bang—or more accurately, a whir—as Beta Technologies’ Alia became the first electric…
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NASA Set to Launch Ax-4 Mission to ISS as Soon as June 19
16 June 2025
Space News reports, “NASA says a private astronaut mission could launch to the International Space Station as soon as June 19 as it works…
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Southwest Airlines Adding Cockpit Alert System to Increase Runway Safety
16 June 2025
The Wall Street Journal reports, “Southwest Airlines is adding a new cockpit-alert system to help its pilots avoid dangerous situations…
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NASA Delays Commercial Crew Launch to Inspect Space Station Leaks
13 June 2025
The Washington Post reports, “NASA said Thursday it was postponing a launch of private astronauts to the International Space Station while it works…
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Bristow Doubles Pre-Orders of Vertical Aerospace’s VX-4
13 June 2025
Flight Global reports, “Vertical Aerospace is to join forces with Bristow Group to establish what is effectively a wet-leasing operation…
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Greek Entrepreneur Hopes to Build Giant Net to Catch Incoming Cargo on the Moon
13 June 2025
SPACE reports, “Greece-based entrepreneur has a unique idea for moon-bound deliveries: using a giant net to catch packages launched…
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Air India Boeing 787-8 Crashes Shortly After Takeoff in First 787 Fatal Accident
12 June 2025
Aviation Week reports, “An Air India Boeing 787-8 crashed into a residential area shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport, India, on June 12. The crash is the first fatal accident…
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Experts Needed for AIAA Standard Revision Project
12 June 2025
The AIAA Standards Steering Committee has approved a revision project for AIAA S-120B, Mass Properties Control for Space Systems. This standard outlines mass control requirements for space system development.
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The Space Economy Offers a New Frontier for Business Growth
12 June 2025
Via Satellite reports, “The space economy, which for millennia was only a distant dream, is now a present reality. A rapidly expanding sector…
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Saab Gripen E Jet Completes First AI-controlled Flight Tests
11 June 2025
Aerotime reports, “Saab has completed a series of flight tests integrating artificial intelligence into its Gripen E fighter jet, the company announced on June 11…
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 23 Starlink Satellites from Florida
11 June 2025
Spaceflight Now reports SpaceX landed its 460th booster in the midst of the Starlink 12-24 mission, marking “the 460th booster landing to date.” Liftoff from pad…
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Boeing Books 303 New Orders in May in One of Highest Monthly Order Tallies in Company History
11 June 2025
Reuters reports, “Boeing heads into the Paris Air Show after a blockbuster May that included booking 303 new orders and rolling out 38 new 737…
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New Executive Order Aims to Usher in New Generation of U.S. Aircraft
10 June 2025
Flying Magazine reports, “President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to usher in a new generation of drones, self-flying planes, and electric vertical takeoff…
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SpaceX Launches 70th Falcon 9 Mission of the Year
10 June 2025
SPACE reports SpaceX launched 26 Starlink satellites to orbit from California on Sunday (June 8), on the 70th mission of 2025 for the company’s Falcon 9 rocket. “Fifty-two of those…
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U.S. Navy’s T-54A Trainer Achieves IOC
10 June 2025
Aviation Week reports, “The U.S. Navy’s new multi-engine trainer reached initial operational capability (IOC) in May, the service announced June 9. The Textron T-54A Merlin II is…
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2025 ASCEND to Accelerate Our Off-World Future
9 June 2025
AIAA announced today a powerful lineup of speakers who will take the stage at 2025 ASCEND, 22–24 July, Caesars Forum, Las Vegas. The three-day event will address…
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Trump Orders FAA to Repeal Ban on Overland Supersonic Flight
9 June 2025
Flying Magazine reports, “President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order instructing the FAA to repeal its ban on supersonic flight over U.S. land.