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Aéronautique
Sustainable aviation fuel pioneer completes
successful trials
Nova Pangaea Technologies, the UK
company developing a process to produce sustainable aviation fuel
(SAF) from waste biomass, has completed endurance trials at its
demonstration plant on Teesside. The trials demonstrated continuous,
stable operation during production runs of up to 72 hours.
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Rolls-Royce Files Patent for Hydrogen Engine
System, Signaling Potential Direction for Aviation
Propulsion technology has steadily
evolved over the past century, starting from piston engines all the
way to the present era of turbofan jet engines. However, innovation
is always taking place behind the scenes, and the industry could be
on the cusp of introducing a new form of propulsion that
uses...
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Boeing wins up to $131bn contract for F-15
fighter programme
Boeing has received a contract valued at
up to $131.23bn to support the F-15 Eagle Crest programme, which
manages the F-15 fighter aircraft fleet. Announced by the Department
of War (DoW), the contract covers aircraft production, integration,
modifications, and the establishment of depot maintenance...
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Syrian aviation poised for growth after U.S.
removes state restrictions
Syria’s civil aviation industry
could attract new investment after the U.S. formally removed the
country from its list of state sponsors of terrorism on Aug. 24,
ending a designation in place since 1979. U.S. Secretary of State
Marco Rubio announced the decision on X, stating: “Today, I
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Le Shenyang J-16 chinois a-t-il
réellement surpassé le Dassault Aviation
Rafale ?
C’est un des premiers
enseignements de l’exercice sino-égyptien Eagles of
Civilization 2026 : les Chinois voient toujours dans l’avion
français une de leurs plus violentes craintes. Ces deux
derniers jours une série de combats simulés ont eu lieu
entre d...
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Boeing sous la menace d'une grève de
salariés 17 000 techniciens et cols blancs
Boeing doit négocier sous la
menace d’un nouveau conflit social. Les quelque 17 000
salariés scientifiques, techniciens et spécialistes
représentés par le syndicat SPEEA ont rejeté
l’accord collectif de quatre ans proposé par
l’avion...
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U.S. Air Force Pairs Robot Dogs, Drones For
Aircraft Inspections
Drone-based aircraft inspections have
gained prominence in the commercial aviation industry to improve
speed and safety. Now, the U.S. Air Force has selected a robotics
company that pairs drone technology with ground-based robotic dogs to
further increase efficiency.
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Espace
SpaceX Expands ‘Stargaze' Free Space
Safety Service for Commercial Satellite Operators
The free service uses optical star
tracker sensors across SpaceX’s active Starlink constellation
to provide near-real-time orbital tracking, automated conjunction
warnings, and flight-safety data sharing. Traditional ground-based
SSA systems rely on radar networks and optical telescopes,
which...
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ThrustMe, la PME française qui
équipe 25 constellations de satellites dans le monde
Moins de dix ans après sa
création (2017), ThrustMe turbine tous azimuts sur le plan
commercial. Le spécialiste de la propulsion électrique
de petits satellites équipe désormais, notamment avec
son best-seller NPT30-I2, plus de 25 constellations de
satellite...
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Phased array antennas steer space signals
without moving for military satellites
Redwire is increasing its investment in
phased array antennas as demand rises for faster military
communications from space. The aerospace and defense technology
company plans to accelerate development of adaptable antenna systems
for satellites operating across multiple orbits. These systems could
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Exclusive: OrbitAID to Launch RPO Demo in
2027
Most RPO demonstrations have qualified
only one part of the sequence, either far-range inspection or
close-approach maneuvering. OrbitAID’s mission is intended to
demonstrate the complete satellite life extension process in a single
flight. OrbitAID plans to launch the RPO demonstration in
202...
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Starcloud lève 250 millions : la
nouvelle bulle spéculative se gonfle en orbite basse
Une nouvelle course à
l’exploitation des ressources se déroule
désormais à des centaines de kilomètres
au-dessus de la Terre. Dans cet environnement orbital encore peu
réglementé, une startup vient d’obtenir un
nouveau financement pour pou...
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Finnish satellite firm ICEYE launches India
subsidiary
ICEYE, the Finnish satellite operator,
announced August 24 that it had formally established ICEYE India, a
corporate entity in New Delhi. The move provides ICEYE with a direct
legal and operational presence in India, where it has supplied
customers for several years without a local subsidiary.
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Why satellite propulsion is becoming
critical to the future of space
Smaller, more intelligent, and more
efficient propulsion systems are increasingly important for extending
satellite lifespans, improving maneuverability, and supporting
sustainable space operations as orbital congestion grows.
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Spatial : Ariane 6 veut révolutionner
la surveillance météo
Le 27 août 2026, Ariane 6
décollera du Centre spatial guyanais pour une mission
inédite : placer pour la première fois un satellite sur
une trajectoire vers l’orbite géostationnaire. À
son bord, le satellite MTG-I2 doit renforcer la surveillance
m&eacut...
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Drones et nouveaux usages
NexTech Solutions buys BOOMSLANG in latest
counter-UAS expansion
NexTech Solutions acquired BOOMSLANG
Aerospace on August 7, adding the MONGOOSE counter-UAS system to its
product lineup. The transaction marks NexTech’s fifth
acquisition since receiving a strategic investment from private
equity firm Clairvest in 2023.
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Marcos Aerospace Unveils the Quencher
Unmanned Aerial Firefighter Concept
Marcos Aerospace, a Greek aerospace
startup based in Athens, has recently launched Quencher, an
autonomous amphibious aircraft currently in what the company is
describing as "the preliminary design phase." With a 4,500-litre
water capacity*, Quencher is designed to conduct high-frequency
aerial fire...
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AirData surpasses 65 million drone flights
as the FAA's BVLOS rule awaits publication
AirData announced that its operational
assurance system for commercial drone programs has surpassed 65
million drone flights, covering more than 850,000 drones and 470,000
pilots worldwide. The milestone comes as the FAA’s final Part
108 rule for routine beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) ope...
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Dubai VDX becomes world's first
purpose-built eVTOL vertiport
The
developers behind the new Dubai VDX project are calling it the
world’s first purpose-built commercial vertiport – and
after receiving a green light from regulators the vertiport is ready
to get started. Developed by Skyports Infrastructure, the
ne...
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AIR Adds Elmo Drives To Heavy-Lift Cargo
UAS
Electric aircraft developer AIR
announced Tuesday a partnership with Elmo Motion Control to supply
motor-control hardware for its Heavy Lift UAS, an uncrewed VTOL cargo
aircraft designed to carry payloads of up to 550 pounds. Elmo’s
Gold HV motor drives will control the aircraft’s eight
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Insta Strengthens Finland's Drone
Capabilities by Supplying Domestically Produced FPV Drones to the
Finnish Defence Forces
Insta and the Finnish Defence Forces
have signed a multi-year agreement for the delivery of domestically
produced FPV drones. Designed, tested and manufactured in Finland,
the solutions build on Insta’s long-standing expertise in
defence technology, secure communications and data links, and
un...
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SkyDrive to Evaluate eVTOL Medical Logistics
Routes in Mumbai, Delhi With Air India and Suzuki
The Japanese eVTOL developer has
identified radioisotope transport, organ transport and airport parts
logistics as priority use cases in a July 2026 feasibility study. On
August 25, 2026, SkyDrive Inc. advanced its joint India feasibility
study to the route-evaluation phase. The initiative builds
on...
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Innokas to Build Airlogix Ukrainian Drones
in Finland
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Ukrainian unmanned aerial systems
developer and manufacturer Airlogix and Finnish contract development
and manufacturing organization Innokas have signed a Letter of Intent
(LoI) to cooperate on establishing manufacturing capabilities in
Finland. The planned facility would produce UAV systems based
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