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Arrival Of A Second Airworthy B-21 Inches Closer For U.S. Air Force | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Steve Trimble September 03, 2025 Mission systems integration started on the first flight-test aircraft for the B-21 bomber, which is a rarity for a developmental military aircraft. Radars and other sensors are typically not integrated for several years after flight tests start so that crews can focus first on airworthiness and clearing the full flight envelope. Credit: U.S. Air Force U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Andrew Gebara anticipates the day when the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider enters service by…

Newest USAF Drone Begins Process in Earnest The YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft has begun its flight testing in coordination with the U.S. Air Force, taking a vital step towards the not-terrifying, super-cool future of autonomous hunter-killers. (We kid…mostly.) The current YFQ-42A is a production-representative version of the unmanned air dominance aircraft we will get once it’s produced in quantity. GA-ASI says they plan to make 1,000 such aircraft on an "accelerated timeline", and for once a defense program seems to be proceeding on time!

“What a great moment for the U.S. Air Force and for GA-ASI. It’s been our collaboration that enabled us to build and fly the YFQ-42A in just over a year. It’s an incredible achievement and I salute the Air Force for its vision and I salute our development team for delivering yet another historic first for our company.” Source: GA President David R. Alexander, commenting as the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft has begun its flight testing in coordination with the U.S. Air Force, taking a vital step for its manufacturer, General Atomics.

Airline Pilots Jettisoned 15,000 Pounds of Fuel Over Populated Areas Five years after one of its Boeing 777s dumped 15,000 pounds of jet fuel onto neighborhoods, Delta Air Lines has agreed to pay $78.75 million to settle a class-action lawsuit. The proposed settlement still requires a judge’s approval, but could distribute compensation to residents of nearly 38,000 properties. After legal fees, the payout may total about $50.6 million.

GAO Report Says that Only 69 Aviation Meteorologists Work Alongside ATC A federal watchdog says the FAA is running the nation’s air traffic system with fewer weather experts than ever, and the trend is not looking encouraging. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) report claims that just 69 aviation meteorologists are currently stationed alongside air traffic controllers.

Startup Lunar Outpost Outlines Its Moon Rover Road Map | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Guy Norris September 03, 2025 The Raven, a prototype of Lunar Outpost’s Eagle LTV, is one of two initial rovers undergoing trials in the company’s autonomous vehicle test area in Colorado. Credit: Guy Norris/AW&ST At first glance, there seems to be little to link a windswept ranch in Colorado with the surface of the Moon, but it is here at the base of the Rocky Mountains that space startup Lunar Outpost is putting prototypes of its large-scale Eagle lunar terrain vehicle through…

Over the past year, Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY), a US-based manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (EVTOL) aircraft, has seen its stock prices balloon more than 170%, delivering incredible returns to shareholders during a year otherwise marked by financial difficulties. However, there is one interesting caveat that a number of financial analysts have been quick to point out: the company has no revenue at this time. All of this bodes a relatively interesting question: How has Joby Aviation seen share prices rise so dramatically despite the company having no revenue-generation picture at this time? The answer is complex, and…

Boeing has secured 30 additional 737 MAX orders from lessor Macquarie AirFinance, bringing the company’s total orders for the 737 MAX 8 to 70 aircraft. The agreement, finalized in July 2025, had previously appeared as an unidentified customer on Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries website. The new Boeing 737 MAX 8 order comes as Macquarie AirFinance aims to modernize its aircraft portfolio. It also shows strong demand from Macquarie AirFinance’s airline customers worldwide, as carriers look to upgrade their fleets for better efficiency and lower environmental impact. The 737 MAX 8 aircraft are scheduled for delivery through 2032. Second Direct Order…

Thailand’s Nok Air Hit By Service Restrictions | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Adrian Schofield September 02, 2025 Credit: Rob Finlayson The Thai government has blocked Nok Air from resuming international routes or expanding domestic services, in a move coinciding with an ICAO safety audit of the country. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) ordered that Nok address certain safety compliance concerns before it can expand… Adrian Schofield Adrian is a senior air transport editor for Aviation Week, based in New Zealand. He covers commercial aviation in the Asia-Pacific region. Subscription Required Thailand’s Nok Air Hit By…

– Lessor builds on first direct purchase in 2024, bringing 737-8 order book to 70- Macquarie AirFinance portfolio of over 300 owned and committed aircraft on lease to 84 airlines across 48 countries DUBLIN, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Macquarie AirFinance announced today the lessor has increased its commitment to the 737 MAX with an order for 30 737-8 jets. The purchase was booked in July as unidentified on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website. With this order, Macquarie AirFinance will expand its 737 MAX portfolio to 70, providing its airline customers with access to the latest generation…