FROM THE INSTITUTE
Reliable prediction and control of boundary-layer transition are crucial to the design and safe operation of hypersonic vehicles, such as reusable launch and re-entry vehicles, missile interceptors, and missiles for time-critical strike. This virtual collection comprises experimental and numerical research on hypersonic laminar-turbulent transition among different research groups as part of a coordinated international effort.
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Peggy Whitson Opens AIAA SciTech Forum, Celebrating ISS Era and the Transition to Commercial Space Stations
Astronaut and Axiom Space’s Director of Human Spaceflight Peggy Whitson opened AIAA SciTech Forum 2026 in Orlando with an inspirational message about the future of space as the International Space Station (ISS), in orbit for 25 years, transitions to commercially run stations by 2030.
Aviation Industry Executives Split on Whether Energy Transition Goals Are Achievable
Reuters reports that the aviation industry “is split on whether it can meet its climate targets[,] with almost a third of its sustainability executives predicting it will miss a mid-century deadline, a survey commissioned by GE Aerospace suggested on Thursday.” Most “believe the industry will meet its objectives by 2055.” The industry “set a 2050 goal of net zero emissions in 2021,” and plans to rely on SAF to meet climate targets. Environmental critics “say the targets are unrealistic due to the low level of SAF available and argue the only way to reach them is to substantially reduce flying globally.” GE Aerospace VP of Commercial Programs Strategy Allen Paxson said the survey “is trying to show that this is ambitious, (but) it’s not going to be easy. … It’s a sign that people are taking it really seriously.”
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NASA Looks Ahead to ISS Transition
Aviation Week reports that NASA is going ahead with plans to transition the International Space Station to commercial platforms while the agency hopes to retain its US and international laboratory partners.
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Helipass Encourages Open Market for eVTOL Growth
Aviation International News reports that Helipass “is in talks with its network of around 120 helicopter operators to encourage them to transition to electric aircraft.” Helipass “seeks to provide a user-friendly booking platform for customers and also software that operators can use to handle payments, fleet planning, and passenger records.”
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