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Super Heavy Booster Anomaly Triggers Formal Investigation Before Next Launch

Starship Flight 12 delivered several major milestones, but a dramatic booster recovery failure has now triggered a formal FAA mishap investigation. The ruling temporarily grounds SpaceX's flagship launch vehicle as engineers work to determine what went wrong d

Turmoil In Trump Administration Over DHS Plan To Pull Customs Agents From Airport Immigration Checks

The Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are at odds with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over pulling customs agents at airports who handle incoming flights from foreign destinations and transferring them

Elytra Spacecraft Set To Deliver Lunar Drones To The Moon’s South Pole

A new NASA mission aimed at unlocking some of the Moon’s most challenging terrain has found a key transportation partner. Firefly Aerospace has secured a $75 million subcontract from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to deliver four advanced lunar drones to the

Strengthening Long Range Aerial Monitoring Across Australia’s Vast Coastline

Bombardier Defense is expanding its support for maritime security with a new deployment of advanced long range aircraft tailored for complex surveillance missions. The initiative reflects growing demand for persistent aerial coverage across one of the world’s

3 Phases Include Scouting, Testing And Early Habitation

NASA officials Tuesday detailed the space agency’s plans to establish a lunar base, where astronauts could live and work long-term with the ultimate goal of studying the moon and its origins, as well as how best to send the first humans to Mars. NASA says it w

Forecasters Predicting 13 Tropical Cyclones In Central Pacific In Coming Months

U.S. Navy helicopter crews from Navy unit HSM-37 based out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe are preparing their 14 helicopters for the typhoon season, which is predicted to have 13 tropical cyclones in the next few months. Each MH-60R “Romeo” is outfitte

The Pilot Was Unsuccessful At Restarting The Engine And Initiated An Emergency Landing To A Nearby Field

Analysis: The pilot had just purchased the airplane before departing on the cross-country flight. He conducted preflight fuel planning based on the airplane’s total fuel capacity and the fuel consumption rate he had calculated (28 usable gallons at 12 gallons

Hermeus Achieves A Historic Supersonic Milestone With Its Unmanned Test Aircraft

Aviation history was made when a remotely piloted aircraft shattered the sound barrier for the first time. Hermeus' Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 reached Mach 1.21 during only its second flight, showcasing a development pace rarely seen in modern aerospace. With hyperso

Secret To Accelerated Timeline Was Use Of High-Fidelity Digital Twin

A B-1B Lancer that arrived at McConnell Air Force Base last September for a massive structural repair is heading back to the fleet significantly ahead of schedule, proving that digital engineering can revolutionize legacy aircraft sustainment. The bomber, whic

NASA Cargo Giant Set To Be A Crowd Favorite At AirVenture 2026

One of the most recognizable and unusual aircraft in aviation is heading back to Wisconsin. NASA's Super Guppy is scheduled to return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, bringing with it a blend of history, engineering ingenuity, and unmistakable ramp presence.