aviation   China   eVTOL   FlightSim   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
eVTOL Insights • Jason Pritchard

TCab Tech inks commercial pact with China Simulation Sciences to boost China eVTOL ecosystem

TCab Tech has signed a commercial cooperation agreement with China Simulation Sciences (CSS), a specialist in simulation, aiming to accelerate development of China’s eVTOL ecosystem. The partnership targets simulation capabilities that support testing, training and wider operational readiness for electric vertical flight programs.

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2026-03-24T09:59:48.232077-07:00
defense   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin's GRIZZLY Containerized Launcher Completes Integrated HELLFIRE Live‑Fire and Vertical‑Launch Tests

By Lockheed Martin: GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, March 24, 2026 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) completed both the first integrated HELLFIRE missile live-fire and vertical-launch test from the company’s new containerized...

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2026-03-24T06:59:12.766687-07:00
space   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   NASA  
New York Times • Kenneth Chang

NASA Details Timelines for Lunar Outpost and Nuclear-Powered Mars Spacecraft

By New York Times: The agency’s leader said the plans and timelines for the coming decade aimed to make Americans “start believing again” in the mission of space exploration.

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2026-03-24T07:18:58.654494-07:00
aviation   eVTOL   Airlines   Archer Aviation   United Airlines  
NEW
The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

United CEO Scott Kirby Doubts Viability of eVTOL Airport-Shuttle Model, Signals Concern Over Archer Partnership

By The Air Current: ![](https://theaircurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ostrower-Headshot-1-300x300.jpg) United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby threw cold water on partner Archer Aviation and other eVTOL An active TAC/Pro or Individual Business subscription is required.

2026-03-24T10:38:46.953442-07:00
space   China   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
NEW
SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China’s Astronstone raises $29 million for reusable rocket with chopstick-style recovery

By SpaceNews.com: China’s Astronstone raises $29 million for reusable rocket with chopstick-style recovery Astronstone, one of China’s younger launch startups, has secured new funding as it builds toward the first flight of its reusable AS-1 rocket.

2026-03-24T10:38:57.068033-07:00
aviation   eVTOL   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Vertical Aerospace aims for full VX4 transition flight in coming weeks after 'rough' winter

By FlightGlobal: Vertical Aerospace maintains it is on track to complete a full transition flight test with its VX4 prototype in the "coming weeks" having seen its previous schedule blown off course by the vagaries of British winter weather.

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2026-03-24T09:40:47.655734-07:00
aviation   Satellite   PaxEx   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Airbus A320   Airlines   Boeing   United Airlines  
Skift • Meghna Maharishi

United Orders 250+ Aircraft Through April 2028; New Deliveries to Add More Lie‑Flat Premium Seats

By Skift: United Airlines announced Tuesday it plans to add more than 250 aircraft to its fleet by April 2028 as part of its long-term growth plans.

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2026-03-24T05:15:21.835034-07:00