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Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) unveiled the ST-5 Stingray long-endurance drone at the Dubai Airshow 2025, marking the first public appearance of the hydrogen-electric unmanned aircraft the company is fast-tracking through initial development. The UK aerospace firm also announced a new memorandum of understanding with the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) to explore using the aircraft for marine and climate-related research.  The Stingray is a hybrid wing-body unmanned aircraft with a 5.5-meter wingspan, designed from the outset around a hydrogen-electric powertrain. CAeS said the distributed propulsion layout increases aerodynamic and integration efficiency, allowing the drone to carry up to 60% more payload volume than conventional aircraft of similar weight. The company has not yet released projected endurance, range, or speed figures, but said the design…

An experimental DARPA plane that would steer using bursts of air is expected to have its first flight in late 2027, more than two years later than originally planned, after the program was paused and restructured.The unmanned X-65, being built by Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences as part of a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency program, is designed to test a concept called “active flow control” to steer an aircraft. This plane will not have mechanical flaps and rudders in its wings or tail to control its pitch, roll and yaw, as a conventional aircraft does. Instead, it is meant…

The commercial aviation industry has changed drastically over the past several decades. The airline industry began as a means of transportation for only the ultra-wealthy. However, over the years, the industry has evolved into a segmented marketplace, which allows global carriers to compete not only on routes and fares but also on comfort, exclusivity, and the overall experience for passengers. As global travel demand increased, airlines began to rethink their cabins and introduce new seating classes. During this transformation, the gap between the standard economy class and the heavily upgraded business class has widened considerably. Economy classes, which were once…

“We achieved full mission success today, and I am so proud of the team. It turns out Never Tell Me The Odds had perfect odds—never before in history has a booster this large nailed the landing on the second try. This is just the beginning as we rapidly scale our flight cadence and continue delivering for our customers.” Source: Dave Limp, CEO of Blue Origin, following their logging a clean booster recovery with New Glenn, giving Jeff Bezos’ company something it has been publicly chasing for years: proof that its heavy-lift rocket can reuse components the same way SpaceX has…

NonDirectional Beacon An L/MF or UHF radio beacon transmitting nondirectional signals whereby the pilot of an aircraft equipped with direction finding equipment can determine his/her bearing to or from the radio beacon and “home” on or track to or from the station. When the radio beacon is installed in conjunction with the Instrument Landing System marker, it is normally called a Compass Locator.

About 5ft Above Ground Level, The Airplane Stalled, And The Left Wing Dropped Analysis: The pilot reported that this flight was conducted as part of phase 1 flight testing of the newly constructed experimental amateur-built airplane. The pilot stated that he had watched a video from the airplane kit manufacturer on “factory takeoff,” which suggested keeping the control stick slightly aft of neutral and applying partial power. During the accident takeoff, he tried the method described by the video and when the airplane lifted off, it was too slow. About 5ft above ground level, the airplane stalled, and the left…

Aero Linx: Brodhead Pietenpol Association The Brodhead Pietenpol Association is a newly reorganized (in 2017) non-profit educational corporation that grew and developed from an earlier type club for owners, pilots, builders, and aficionados of the Pietenpol Aircamper and Sky Scout. The original BPA was started in 1975 (then called the National Pietenpol Association) as a social and builder support group. It has evolved over the years and now, after four decades, has blossomed into a newly re-organized Pietenpol-focused educational organization with part of its mission now including among other activities, promoting aviation safety related to antique amateur-built aircraft, disseminating safe…

Also: VerdeGo Contract, Medi-Carrier, Gambit 6 UCAV, Blade Urban Air Mobility Pilot Archer Aviation has inked a deal for control of Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR), also known as Jack Northrop Field, in Los Angeles for $126 million in cash. This marks a major shift in its strategy to build a localized urban air-mobility network and test next-gen aviation tech. The 80-acre facility offers roughly 190,000 square feet of terminal, hangar, and office space in a dense urban setting. Joby Aviation announced the start of power-on testing of the first of its FAA-conforming aircraft built for TIA, or Type Inspection Authorization,…

Nov. 20, 2025, (c) Leeham News: The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary report of the UPS Boeing MD-11F accident of Nov. 4 in Louisville (KY). Included are photos of the dramatic moment the No. 1 engine separated from the airplane, which had just lifted off on take-off.                               The report may be downloaded here: Prelimiary Report DCA26MA024 UPS MD11     Related source

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Assembly of Presidents, recently held in Bangkok, featured three panel discussions addressing critical industry challenges.  One panel, focused on advancing manpower resilience, tackled a workforce paradox that has left aviation leaders across the region concerned: how to retain aging experts while also attracting younger talent. The discussion explored how diversity, gender parity, and inclusive leadership could bridge the generational divide between senior staff and Gen Z who view aviation careers as unstable after the pandemic.  Moderated by AeroTime APAC journalist Jean Carmela Lim, the panel featured four industry leaders: Lavinia Lau, Chief Customer…