September 16, 2024

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TECH TAKE

Cranfield University Proposes C-130J Hydrogen Testbed Cranfield University is proposing conversion of a Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules into a platform for flight-testing hydrogen propulsion technologies in the UK. The military transport’s four-turboprop layout would allow inflight testing of hydrogen combustion engines with flexibility and safety, researchers say.

By Graham Warwick8 min

COMMERCIAL AVIATION

WEATHER WOES

> LONG-TERM AIRLINE PLANNING CONSIDERS MORE DISRUPTION > SEVERE WEATHER EVENTS ARE AN ONGOING CHALLENGE > CARRIERS ARE ENHANCING THEIR OPERATIONAL RESPONSES

By Christine Boynton7 min

MILITARY SPACE

SMALL CHANGE

> U.S. SPACE FORCE RESHAPES SMALL-LAUNCHER PROGRAM > LAWMAKERS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE IMPACT ON EMERGING LAUNCH PROVIDERS > RSLP IS “GOING BACK TO OUR HERITAGE”

By Vivienne Machi7 min

ROTORCRAFT

Robinson Adds Hydrogen-Powered Helicopters to Its Innovative Ventures

> A MODIFIED R44 IS BEING PREPARED FOR FLIGHT TESTS > THE COMPANY IS HELPING CERTIFY THE FUEL-CELL-POWERED R66

By Graham Warwick7 min

AUTONOMY

UNITED IN OPPOSITION

> MANUFACTURERS AND REGULATORS ARE EXPLORING SINGLE-PILOT OPERATIONS > PILOTS’ UNIONS ARE CLEAR IN THEIR OPPOSITION > BASIC IMPLEMENTATIONS STILL LIKELY YEARS AWAY

By Sean Broderick7 min

MILITARY SPACE

Pentagon's Marquee LEO Constellation Prepares To Go Operational

> SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY IS BUILDING OVER 150 SATELLITES UNDER TRANCHE 1 CONTRACT > AGENCY STILL NEEDS FAA APPROVAL TO USE LINK 16 OVER NATIONAL AIRSPACE

By Vivienne Machi6 min

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