aviation   eVTOL   NTSB   Helicopter   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
The Air Current • Julie Johnsson

NTSB material: fatal April 2025 NYC helicopter crash involved bird strike, highlighting early eVTOL safety risks

New NTSB material says the helicopter involved in a fatal April 2025 accident in New York City struck birds before crashing. The incident underscores the operational hazards facing early flying platforms as urban air mobility expands and more aircraft operate in dense environments.

Also: The Independent
2026-07-16T11:56:21.102901-07:00
space   ESA   Commercial Space  
NEW
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Private investment in European space, up 2X since 2021, dipped 8% in 2025 but overall upward trend continued

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Private investment in Europe’s space sector dropped by 8% in 2025 but maintained a five-year average growth rate of 37% as the sector maintained its interest among venture capital companies, according to a European Space Agency (ESA) market assessment.

2026-07-16T11:57:29.800384-07:00
defense   Saudi Arabia   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy   BAE Systems  
defence-blog.com • Colton Jones

Saudi Arabia cleared to buy 20,000 laser-guided rockets

By defence-blog.com: Key Points The State Department approved a possible $1.96 billion sale of up to 20,000 APKWS II guidance sections to Saudi Arabia. The deal covers 10,000 air-to-air and 10,000 air-to-ground guidance kits, with BAE Systems as the principal contractor.

Also: FlightGlobal
2026-07-16T05:16:58.169481-07:00