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SpaceX readies Starship Flight 13 after July 16 last-second abort; Falcon 9 and Starlink launches plus Northrop mission on deck

SpaceX is targeting another attempt for Starship Flight 13 from Starbase, Texas, after four Raptor engines failed to ignite at T-0 on July 16. The company is also planning multiple launches around Starlink from California and a rare expendable Falcon 9 from Florida, alongside other missions this period.

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2026-07-20T09:22:15.943442-07:00

AINonline

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 kicks off after wildfire smoke fades

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2026-07-20T10:08:08.663093-07:00

AINonline

Pipistrel unveils Voyager next-generation two-seat trainer to meet MOSAIC certification requirements

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2026-07-20T11:22:47.727246-07:00

Space.com

Artemis II astronauts visit ESA’s ESTEC in Netherlands as post-flight outreach to European teams begins

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2026-07-20T08:15:18.272882-07:00

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Pipistrel unveils Voyager next-generation two-seat trainer to meet MOSAIC certification requirements Pipistrel has revealed the Voyager at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 as a new, two-seat training aircraft aimed at modern flight schools. The company says the trainer is designed to meet MOSAIC certification regulations for advanced, next-generation pilot training.

2026-07-20T11:22:47.727246-07:00

Pipistrel unveils Voyager next-generation two-seat trainer to meet MOSAIC certification requirements

AINonline

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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 kicks off after wildfire smoke fades EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 opens in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with sunrise at the Brown Arch marking Day 1 and memorial paving stones for people connected to aviation. Attendees and aircraft arrived the day before amid Canadian wildfire smoke, which had eased by Sunday afternoon, July 19.

2026-07-20T10:08:08.663093-07:00

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 kicks off after wildfire smoke fades

Space.com

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SpaceX readies Starship Flight 13 after July 16 last-second abort; Falcon 9 and Starlink launches plus Northrop mission on deck SpaceX is targeting another attempt for Starship Flight 13 from Starbase, Texas, after four Raptor engines failed to ignite at T-0 on July 16. The company is also planning multiple launches around Starlink from California and a rare expendable Falcon 9 from Florida, alongside other missions this period.

2026-07-20T09:22:15.943442-07:00

SpaceX readies Starship Flight 13 after July 16 last-second abort; Falcon 9 and Starlink launches plus Northrop mission on deck

Reuters

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Farnborough sees an A320neo order surge as Airbus and Boeing intensify the race for fleet contracts As the Farnborough International Airshow opened, airlines and the leasing market announced aircraft orders, with Airbus landing a reported 100-jet A320neo-family deal from a major lessor. Coverage also points to a renewed Airbus-versus-Boeing contest for large deliveries and follow-on commitments throughout the week.

2026-07-20T08:40:43.944847-07:00

Farnborough sees an A320neo order surge as Airbus and Boeing intensify the race for fleet contracts

Space.com

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Artemis II astronauts visit ESA’s ESTEC in Netherlands as post-flight outreach to European teams begins Artemis II crewmembers visited ESA’s ESTEC technical centre in the Netherlands on 13 July, marking the first stop in a planned series of post-mission visits to the European organizations that supported the program. The astronauts also reflected publicly on the mission’s personal and collective significance.

2026-07-20T08:15:18.272882-07:00

Artemis II astronauts visit ESA’s ESTEC in Netherlands as post-flight outreach to European teams begins

Breaking Defense

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Sweden and Austria receive C-390 Millennium training systems as Ukraine-linked Gripen C/D and Gripen E plans advance Embraer has signed agreements to supply C-390 Millennium training systems to the air forces of Sweden and Austria, expanding operator training infrastructure for the expanding European C-390 fleet. In parallel, Ukraine and Sweden agreed on a delivery plan starting in 2027 for an initial batch of used Gripen C/Ds, followed by Gripen E aircraft, with Sweden also targeting additional Gripen E jets to replace Ukraine-bound aircraft.

2026-07-20T03:08:57.318354-07:00

Sweden and Austria receive C-390 Millennium training systems as Ukraine-linked Gripen C/D and Gripen E plans advance

FlightGlobal

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Advanced Navigation pitches compact INS to maintain UAV and military aircraft navigation under GPS jamming/spoofing At Farnborough, Australian avionics firm Advanced Navigation is showcasing a small-form-factor inertial navigation system designed for UAV and military platforms operating in heavy electronic warfare environments. The solution targets disruption from GPS jamming and spoofing, helping maintain navigation integrity when satellite signals are unreliable.

2026-07-20T03:08:56.350398-07:00

Advanced Navigation pitches compact INS to maintain UAV and military aircraft navigation under GPS jamming/spoofing

Bloomberg

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FAA restores Boeing’s authority to self-certify 737 MAX and 787 airworthiness as MAX 7/10 certification expected soon The FAA says Boeing can resume issuing airworthiness certificates for new aircraft, reclaiming self-certification authority for Boeing employees next week. Separately, the agency expects to certify the 737 MAX 7 and larger 737 MAX 10 soon after an intensive review. A separate US appeals court decertified a shareholder class action related to the MAX 9 Alaska Airlines blowout.

2026-07-20T02:53:05.207569-07:00

FAA restores Boeing’s authority to self-certify 737 MAX and 787 airworthiness as MAX 7/10 certification expected soon