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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Airbus readies ultra-long test flight for A350-1000ULR to validate next step for Project Sunrise

Airbus says it will conduct an ultra-long test flight of its newly developed A350-1000ULR in roughly a week. The aircraft is expected to operate to Australia, but Airbus hasn’t disclosed the specific route or flight profile yet, underscoring ongoing validation work for long-range capability.

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2026-07-15T12:59:16.623228-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Commercial Space Federation launches State and Local Council to tackle US commercial space capacity constraints

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2026-07-15T11:15:57.805657-07:00

AeroTime

Northrop Grumman, Airbus tie MQ-4C Triton expansion to NATO ISR operations as Farnborough spotlights production capacity

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2026-07-15T00:58:54.619213-07:00

Reuters

SpaceX targets July 16 for Starship Flight 13, deploying Starlink from a v3 vehicle after schedule slips

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2026-07-13T07:45:06.737977-07:00

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FlightGlobal

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Airbus readies ultra-long test flight for A350-1000ULR to validate next step for Project Sunrise Airbus says it will conduct an ultra-long test flight of its newly developed A350-1000ULR in roughly a week. The aircraft is expected to operate to Australia, but Airbus hasn’t disclosed the specific route or flight profile yet, underscoring ongoing validation work for long-range capability.

2026-07-15T12:59:16.623228-07:00

Airbus readies ultra-long test flight for A350-1000ULR to validate next step for Project Sunrise

SpaceNews.com

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Commercial Space Federation launches State and Local Council to tackle US commercial space capacity constraints On July 15, 2026, the Commercial Space Federation (CSF) announced the launch of its State and Local Council (SLC), a new membership body aimed at convening state and regional stakeholders. The group will address the industry’s most pressing capacity challenges and align regional capabilities to strengthen the national industrial base.

2026-07-15T11:15:57.805657-07:00

Commercial Space Federation launches State and Local Council to tackle US commercial space capacity constraints

CNBC

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Buy SpaceX shares ahead of this week's Starship launch, says UBS

2026-07-15T08:45:52.949775-07:00

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AeroTime

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Northrop Grumman, Airbus tie MQ-4C Triton expansion to NATO ISR operations as Farnborough spotlights production capacity Northrop Grumman signed MOUs tied to NATO’s LOI for procurement of the MQ-4C Triton, including a partnership with Airbus Defence and Space to bring the uncrewed aircraft system into NATO operations for ISR force expansion. Separately, Farnborough (July 20-22, 2026) will feature Embraer’s technology showcase and an industry theme focused on execution and production capacity over order momentum.

2026-07-15T00:58:54.619213-07:00

Northrop Grumman, Airbus tie MQ-4C Triton expansion to NATO ISR operations as Farnborough spotlights production capacity

Breaking Defense

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Pentagon backs space-based solar power—linking NATO summit priorities to anticipated Farnborough work The Pentagon is pursuing space-based solar power, positioning the effort as part of broader defense and allied priorities discussed around the NATO summit. With Farnborough in view, the program’s next milestones are expected to shape near-term industry engagement and technology focus areas.

2026-07-14T09:45:55.662937-07:00

Pentagon backs space-based solar power—linking NATO summit priorities to anticipated Farnborough work

Urban Air Mobility News

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SkyDrive SD-05 reaches 86 km/h in Yamaguchi eVTOL tourism demo ahead of 2028 commercial launch SkyDrive completed a demonstration flight of its three-seat SD-05 eVTOL at the Yamaguchi Kirara Expo Memorial Park, repeating a scenic touring use case over the Seto Inland Sea. The company said the aircraft flew at up to 86 km/h and is positioning the service for both domestic and international markets with a 2028 launch target.

2026-07-14T02:29:50.919260-07:00

SkyDrive SD-05 reaches 86 km/h in Yamaguchi eVTOL tourism demo ahead of 2028 commercial launch

Reuters

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SpaceX targets July 16 for Starship Flight 13, deploying Starlink from a v3 vehicle after schedule slips SpaceX is preparing Starship’s 13th test flight later this week, with a target no earlier than July 16. Flight 13 will use the rocket’s Version 3 configuration and is intended to be similar to Flight 12, while SpaceX also plans to test new Starlink satellites in orbit. The launch has seen at least one T-0 pushback.

2026-07-13T07:45:06.737977-07:00

SpaceX targets July 16 for Starship Flight 13, deploying Starlink from a v3 vehicle after schedule slips

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Vertical Aerospace slides Valo eVTOL type certification to 2029 (from late 2028/2025 plans) Vertical Aerospace says its Valo air taxi now targets type certification in 2029, extending a timeline that had already slipped from earlier expectations. The company framed the change as part of a programme re-baselining and warned of increasing risk to its prior 2028 target ahead of its Farnborough International Airshow appearance.

2026-07-13T04:15:05.817352-07:00

Vertical Aerospace slides Valo eVTOL type certification to 2029 (from late 2028/2025 plans)