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Boeing confirms it is sliding its 777-8 development program back following major delays to the 777-9 flight test and certification campaign. The move comes as Boeing continues to funnel engineering resources to tackle the 737 MAX crisis, and could result in first deliveries of the 777-8 variant slipping into 2023 or beyond.

DARPA has formally launched a program to build and fly an X-plane designed around active flow control, potentially eliminating the need for moving control surfaces.

Startup already flying modified Piper Malibu on test flights in California.

Flight data collection underway to assess first stage non-propulsive reentry option.