Tag: Aeronautics

B-52 and F-35 Lead High-Profile AirVenture Aircraft Lineup

MSN reports EAA AirVenture Oshkosh will showcase an impressive lineup of military and civilian aircraft, drawing aviation enthusiasts to witness these iconic planes. The B-52, known for its long-range capabilities, and the F-35, a state-of-the-art stealth fighter, highlight the diversity and advancement in aviation technology showcased at the airshow.
Full Story (MSN)

Autonomous EHang eVTOL Completes Landmark Swiss Test Flights

Aviation News reports, “EHang has successfully completed the first flights of its EH216-S pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Switzerland. This milestone demonstration in Quinto, Ticino marks a significant step forward by proving the capability of autonomous aerial mobility in challenging environments.”
Full Story (Aviation News)

U.S. Air Force Seeks Rapid Prototype for Supersonic Counter-Air Missile

Defense Daily reports, “As the Pentagon posits future confrontations involving advanced adversary aircraft and drone swarms, the U.S. Air Force wants rapid prototyping to develop and field 1,000 to 3,500 supersonic ground-launched counter air (GLCA) missiles with a unit cost of $500,00 or lower. Initially, the Counter Air Missile Program (CAMP) is to develop Enterprise Test Vehicles (ETVs) for the ground-launched counter air missiles.”
Full Story (Defense Daily – Subscription Publication)

Positioning Aviation in Multimodal Transportation at AIAA AVIATION Forum

FROM THE INSTITUTE
The growth of the Aviation in Multimodal Transportation Aerospace Integrated Engagement Committee has been exciting to watch. As the first Aeronautics Domain topic to evolve in scope and experiment with multiple engagement formats, their nonlinear approach has garnered participation from planners, platform developers, and researchers who look at aviation’s role in broader passenger pathways.

On-Demand Drone Deliveries Could Reach Texans Statewide by 2027

Flying Magazine reports, “By the end of 2027, the buzzing uncrewed aircraft (UA) could deliver everything from hot meals and cold drinks to pharmaceuticals for residents statewide, according to partners Zipline and Wonder. The drone delivery provider and food technology platform on Tuesday revealed plans to offer on-demand service in minutes out of Wonder locations across Texas, beginning with Dallas-Fort Worth in January.”
Full Story (Flying Magazine)

Space Force Demonstrates First Tactical Orbital Intercept on Victus Haze Mission

SPACE reports, “A U.S. Space Force mission pitting two satellites against each other has completed the organization’s first tactical intercept of an orbital target.”
Full Story (SPACE)



Video

Rocket Lab’s ‘VICTUS HAZE’ Launch (launch occurs at the 23:24 mark)
Rocket Lab; YouTube

Certifying the Future: Why America Needs a More Predictable Path for Emerging Aviation Technologies

FROM THE INSTITUTE
The United States has never lacked aviation innovators. From the Wright brothers to modern commercial aviation, American aerospace leadership has been built on a remarkable combination of engineering excellence, entrepreneurial risk-taking, and public confidence in safety. Today, a new generation of technologies are poised to transform aviation once again. AAM aircraft, eVTOL and landing systems, increasingly autonomous flight technologies, and novel propulsion concepts promise new capabilities for transportation, emergency response, cargo movement, and regional connectivity.