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Boom Supersonic launches an $800K “Boom Prize” to crowdsources supersonic aircraft concepts

Boom Supersonic is inviting “armchair engineers” to compete for an $800,000 “Boom Prize,” challenging participants to help solve barriers to breaking the sound barrier with air-breathing aircraft. The initiative targets practical approaches that could accelerate supersonic aircraft development and reduce technical risk.

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2026-07-17T07:16:22.818578-07:00

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Condor to open a base at Münster/Osnabrück for Winter 26 (W26)

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2026-07-17T02:15:11.081098-07:00

Reuters

Farnborough Airshow 2026 to foreground weapons and security amid intensifying defense focus

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2026-07-16T23:44:00.863030-07:00

Flying Magazine

Wildfire smoke degrades visibility for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh arrivals, threatening pilot operations in Wisconsin

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2026-07-16T13:17:26.293688-07:00

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Flying Magazine

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Boom Supersonic launches an $800K “Boom Prize” to crowdsources supersonic aircraft concepts Boom Supersonic is inviting “armchair engineers” to compete for an $800,000 “Boom Prize,” challenging participants to help solve barriers to breaking the sound barrier with air-breathing aircraft. The initiative targets practical approaches that could accelerate supersonic aircraft development and reduce technical risk.

2026-07-17T07:16:22.818578-07:00

Boom Supersonic launches an $800K “Boom Prize” to crowdsources supersonic aircraft concepts

AeroTime

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Pitch Black 26 to run July 20–Aug. 7 in Australia’s Northern Territory with 20 nations, 100 jets and Japan F-35 debut The Royal Australian Air Force’s Exercise Pitch Black 2026 will take place over northern Australia from July 20 to August 7, drawing 19 partner nations for a three-week air combat training program. The exercise is slated to involve 100 jets and about 2,500 personnel, including first-time F-35 participation by Japan and Indonesian T-50Is.

2026-07-17T04:16:24.962132-07:00

Pitch Black 26 to run July 20–Aug. 7 in Australia’s Northern Territory with 20 nations, 100 jets and Japan F-35 debut

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Condor to open a base at Münster/Osnabrück for Winter 26 (W26) Condor says it will open a new base at Münster/Osnabrück for W26, signaling a step-change in its Winter scheduling footprint at the airport. The announcement is positioned as a key operational move “today,” with implications for crew basing and route network planning for the winter season.

2026-07-17T02:15:11.081098-07:00

Condor to open a base at Münster/Osnabrück for Winter 26 (W26)

Reuters

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Farnborough Airshow 2026 to foreground weapons and security amid intensifying defense focus With the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow (20–24 July) approaching, coverage signals a shift toward defense and weapons in response to spiraling security risks. The event is also set to feature company-specific technology showcases, including Elbit Systems UK’s “advanced air technologies” preview and an expanded Embraer presence.

2026-07-16T23:44:00.863030-07:00

Farnborough Airshow 2026 to foreground weapons and security amid intensifying defense focus

Flying Magazine

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Wildfire smoke degrades visibility for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh arrivals, threatening pilot operations in Wisconsin Canadian wildfire smoke is reducing visibility across Wisconsin, complicating inbound flight planning for pilots traveling to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. With hazardous air quality and low-visibility conditions affecting arrival operations, event organizers and carriers face added operational risk for incoming aircraft.

2026-07-16T13:17:26.293688-07:00

Wildfire smoke degrades visibility for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh arrivals, threatening pilot operations in Wisconsin

AeroTime

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Blue Angels initiate safety review after atypically low Pensacola Beach flyover by F/A-18 Super Hornet The Blue Angels’ demonstration team is reviewing an F/A-18 Super Hornet arrival maneuver after social media footage showed the jet flying unusually low over a crowded Pensacola, Florida beach on July 15. The acting Navy secretary later said there were “no reprimands” or “firings,” following the review.

2026-07-16T04:15:47.808247-07:00

Blue Angels initiate safety review after atypically low Pensacola Beach flyover by F/A-18 Super Hornet

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