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Forgotten Flashlight Causes $4 Million In F-35 Engine Damage

Steve Trimble

A maintenance error caused nearly $4 million in damage to a $14 million engine that powers a U.S. Air Force-owned, Lockheed Martin F-35A at Luke AFB, Arizona on March 15, the service announced on Jan. 19.

Europe's Path To Cleaner Flight

MTU's innovative propulsion concepts, like WET and Flying Fuel Cell™, are pivotal in the EU's Clean Aviation Initiative. The AEROREPORT highlights this collaborative effort to revolutionize air travel with cleaner, sustainable technologies, and sheds light on global challenges and emerging players in the aviation market.

Japan Lands On The Moon, Assessing Spacecraft Power Issue

Irene Klotz

Japan has become the fifth country to soft-land a spacecraft on the surface of the Moon, but engineers are assessing an issue with its power system.

AST SpaceMobile To Get $300 Million From Tech Giants And Financing

Michael Bruno

Cellphone-from-space startup AST SpaceMobile on Jan. 19 announced a long-awaited investment round, garnering $206.5 million in fresh funds via new debt, non-dilutive commercial payments and a planned draw on the company’s credit line.

Atlas Air 747-8F Engine Failure Sparks Investigation

Guy Norris

Air safety investigators are examining an Atlas Air Boeing 747-8F freighter after an engine fire forced the crew to return to Miami International Airport shortly after takeoff on the evening of Jan. 18.

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DragonFire Laser Engages First Aerial Targets

Tony Osborne

The UK’s DragonFire laser directed energy demonstration weapon has been tested against aerial targets for the first time.

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LAST WEEK MOST READS

FAA Faces Tough Choice On Latest 737-7 Exemption Request

U.S. Air Force Confirms Second Acknowledged B-21 Test Flight

NASA Unveils X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft, Plans Summer Flight

Boeing Names Independent Quality Review Leader As 737-9 Crisis Expands

Ukraine Claims Russian A-50 Downing

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