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Unrelenting wildfires across Europe have focused the minds of policymakers on the imperative to strengthen air power options to combat the deadly blazes now spreading faster and farther. French start-up Hynaero, with backing from several leading legacy aerospace groups, is stepping up its plans to offer an alternative to the ubiquitous but aging Canadair water The post French start-up to develop …

China aims to launch its Chang’e 7 moon mission on Aug. 24 to send a lander, a rover, a hopper and a wide range of science experiments to the lunar south. The post China to launch Chang’e 7 moon probe appeared first on AIAA - Shaping the future of aerospace .

The era of artificial intelligence in aerospace is no longer a futuristic concept; it is actively reshaping production engineering workflows today... The post From Simulation to Surrogate: AI Transforms Aerospace Workflows appeared first on AIAA - Shaping the future of aerospace .

SpaceX has agreed to keep Poland within Starlink’s European roaming region after the country’s foreign minister threatened to reconsider roughly $50 million in annual payments to the company. The post Poland to remain in Starlink roaming region appeared first on AIAA - Shaping the future of aerospace .

The Indian government has issued a long-awaited request for proposals for a new fleet of transport aircraft to replace the Indian Air Force’s fleet of Antonov An-32s. The post RFP issued by Indian government for transport aircraft appeared first on AIAA - Shaping the future of aerospace .

Aerospace Global News reports the US Army will use Robinson R66 helicopters to train up to 1,500 pilots annually under a new... The post U.S. Army Chooses New Basic Training Helicoptor appeared first on AIAA - Shaping the future of aerospace .

Space News reports Firefly, D-Orbit USA and Katalyst will compete to show how commercial operators could capture and remove... The post U.S. Hires Commercial Operators to Explore Satellite Disposal appeared first on AIAA - Shaping the future of aerospace .

Aerotime reports, "Heart Aerospace has announced that it has completed the successful first flight of its X1 full scale hybrid-electric... The post Heart Aerospace X1 Takes Flight in Major Step Toward Electric Regional Aviation appeared first on AIAA - Shaping the future of aerospace .

Space News reports, "Blue Origin disclosed new details about its plans to not only rebuild but also expand its Florida launch site... The post Blue Origin Plans Second Cape Canaveral Pad for Larger New Glenn appeared first on AIAA - Shaping the future of aerospace .

SPACENEWS shares a conversation between David Ariosto and Varda CEO Will Bruey at AIAA’s ASCEND 2026. They discuss how Varda hopes to play a role bridging medicine and low Earth orbit. The post Pharmaceuticals in Low-Earth Orbit with Varda CEO Will Bruey appeared first on AIAA - Shaping the future of aerospace .

Defense Daily reports that IBM on Thursday said it agreed to acquire HRL Laboratories, LLC, a joint venture between Boeing and General Motors, to strengthen its capabilities in quantum computing. The post IBM Acquires Boeing Joint Venture Focused on Quantum Engineering appeared first on AIAA - Shaping the future of aerospace .

Defense One reports the MQ-28 didn’t win the first U.S. CCA competition, but it’s flying in U.S.-led training exercises. The post Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat Marks Milestone in U.S.-Led Pacific Exercise appeared first on AIAA - Shaping the future of aerospace .

SPACE reports Orienspace's Gravity-1, the world's most powerful solid rocket, aced its third-ever mission on Tuesday (July 21), launching... The post China’s Gravity-1 Rocket Launches Nine Satellites in Record Sea-Based Mission appeared first on AIAA - Shaping the future of aerospace .

Defense Daily reports, "The Pentagon’s $1.1 billion Drone Dominance Program (DDP) plans to award $32 million for 'reusable bomber... The post Pentagon Invites Industry to Build Reusable Bomber Drones appeared first on AIAA - Shaping the future of aerospace .

The Starlink 17-39 mission is SpaceX’s 85th Falcon 9 rocket launch of the year. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force.... The post SpaceX Launches 85th Falcon 9 Mission of 2026 After One-Day Delay appeared first on AIAA - Shaping the future of aerospace .

Reuters reports, "The U.S. FAA said it was working to help industry deploy air taxis, supersonic airplanes, boost space launches... The post FAA Moves to Accelerate Air Taxis, Supersonic Aircraft and Commercial Spaceflight appeared first on AIAA - Shaping the future of aerospace .

SatNews reports, "SpaceX has stopped accepting new commercial launch bookings for both its Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).. The post SpaceX Halts New Commercial Rideshare Reservations Beyond 2028 as Launch Schedule Fills appeared first on AIAA - Shaping the future of aerospace .

From the X-15 to the X-59, an AIAA member has had a hand in developing and testing every X-Plane that has ever flown. This reflects... The post The Journey to Oshkosh: The AIAA X-Plane and the Joy of Experimental Flight appeared first on AIAA - Shaping the future of aerospace .

From the X-15 to the X-59, an AIAA member has had a hand in developing and testing every X-Plane that has ever flown. This reflects who we are: aerospace professionals, united by a relentless... The post Sustainable Mindsets and Energy Transitions at AIAA AVIATION Forum 2026 appeared first on AIAA - Shaping the future of aerospace .