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Starburst’s first flight marks a milestone for its high-speed demonstrator

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Starburst has flown its first aircraft, with CEO Jeff Thornburg describing the effort as “80% success” while saying the speed of progress makes him tempted to call it 100%. The report also covers Portal’s new Bothell office, though the available article summary provides no further details on either development.

Discovered 2026-10-23T05:34:54.761707-07:00 | 2026-10-23T05:34:54.761707-07:00

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  • Starburst’s first flight is a development milestone for the company’s aircraft program; the CEO’s assessment signals progress but does not establish what technical objectives were met.
  • The article also notes Portal’s new Bothell office, but the available summary gives no detail on its purpose or operational significance.

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