space   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   NASA  
NASA Spaceflight • Sean Yoder

SpaceX Falcon 9 to launch Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL (NG‑24/CRS‑24) to the ISS

NASA and Northrop Grumman will launch the Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft (NG‑24/CRS‑24) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral in early April. The second flight of the larger Cygnus XL will deliver roughly 11,000 lb (≈5,000 kg) of science, supplies and equipment to the ISS.

2026-04-06T15:16:42.227346-07:00
defense   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The Aviationist • Kai Greet

New Videos Reveal Clearer View of Classified RQ-180 Stealth Reconnaissance Drone

By The Aviationist: New videos give an even clearer view - unquestionably our best ever - of the legendary classified stealth drone, previously seen landing in Greece last.

2026-04-06T08:15:52.812854-07:00
aviation   MRO   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Airlines say they can fast‑track 5G‑compliant radio‑altimeter updates by 2029 — but only with compensation

By FlightGlobal: US airlines say that with compensation they can move faster to make altimeters resistant to interferance. Airlines now think they can update most of their radio altimeters to be “5G” compliant by 2029, quicker than they previously predicted — so long as certain conditions are met.

2026-04-06T16:16:30.227068-07:00