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In recent news, Avio announced that EUR 350 million has been allocated for Vega-E development upgrades to Vega-C’s ground system. The Avio Vega-C, the current variant of the Vega launch …
Vega-E Takes Shape: Upgrades to Succeed Vega-C by Decade’s End Read MoreOn December 19th, American eVTOL startup Archer Aviation announced the official receipt of occupancy certification for the company’s Covington, Georgia based high-volume manufacturing facility. Designated the ARC, Archer envisions the …
Archer Attains Occupancy Certification for High Volume Production Facility Read More
Boeing announced on Tuesday the resumption of production across all its airplane programs, including the 737 MAX, 767, and 777/777X, following a seven-week strike by 33,000 factory workers that ended …
All Boeing Production Lines Back Online After Strike Read More
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is experiencing another leadership change as Administrator Michael Whitaker announced his departure on December 12th. Whitaker, who assumed the role in October 2023, will step …
FAA Administrator Whitaker to Step Down as Trump Takes Office Read More
Major Chicago-based rotorcraft operator and lessor Helicopters Inc. has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire 50 eVTOL aircraft from Embraer’s UAM flagship subsidiary, Eve Air Mobility. The new …
Chicago’s Helicopters Inc. Signs LOI with Eve Air Mobility Read More
Anduril and Archer have announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop a hybrid Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) aircraft for defense applications. The two companies aim to target a potential …
Anduril and Archer Join Forces to Develop Hybrid VTOL Aircraft for Defense Read More
Late last week, Europe’s Space Agency (ESA) successfully launched the third Sentinel-1 satellite . The Sentinel-1C mission, launched aboard a Vega-C rocket, will extend the capabilities of its predecessors, providing …
New Sentinel-1 Satellite Launched to Monitor Earth and Maritime Traffic Read More
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that Boeing has not yet resumed production of 737 MAX airplanes following a recent machinists strike, Reuters reported last week. However, the company …
FAA Head Says Boeing’s 737 Production Remains Paused Post-Strike Read More
On December 4th, Florida-based AAM operator UrbanLink announced prospective plans to acquire 20 Integrity series eVTOL platforms from the Spanish startup CRISALION Mobility with eyes towards growing its future fleet …
UAM Snapshot – CRISALION Mobility Integrity Read More
Airbus announced a reduction of over 2,000 jobs in its Defense and Space division, representing roughly 5% of its workforce. This news comes after the European aerospace giant faced heavy …
Airbus Trims Defense and Space Jobs by 2,000 Read More