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NASA unveils first glimpse of supersonic jet
Airlines

The time-lapse video shows the X-59’s wing, tail and fuselage being merged together from March 2019 to June 2021, and was likely shot at Lockheed’s Skunk Works in California.

United takes delivery of first MAX 8 from aircraft lessor
Airlines

The mid-sized variant of the narrowbody aircraft can seat up to 178 passengers, compared to the smaller 7’s 153 and the larger 9’s 193.

Super Hornet fires new radar-targeting missile
Defence

The test was conducted at the Point Mugu Sea Range off the coast of southern California and demonstrated the new missile’s long-range capability.

Feature: Weather could hinder commercial drones’ widespread use
Headlines

A team from the University of Calgary examine the impact of precipitation, wind speed and temperature on drone flyability.

Czech airline Smartwings sues Boeing over MAX
Airlines

The business is seeking compensation for financial losses incurred, the return of one of its MAX and refund of payments on that aircraft and advance payments on others.

Nordic countries added to Microsoft Flight Simulator
Virtual/Simulation

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden are the latest countries set for a dramatic makeover in Microsoft Flight Simulator’s fifth World Update.

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