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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.

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

Reuters

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

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

Bloomberg

FAA renews Boeing authority to self-certify aircraft as 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 reviews near completion

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

Reuters

Farnborough day one: Riyadh Air books 34 widebodies, Boeing sees a 150-plus order flurry as Airbus counters

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2026-07-19T21:09:59.142936-07:00

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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

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 renews Boeing authority to self-certify aircraft as 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 reviews near completion The FAA said it expects to certify the Boeing 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 “soon,” following an intensive review of the variants. In parallel, the agency renewed Boeing’s authority to resume issuing certificates for new airplanes and allowing employees to perform final airworthiness certification.

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

FAA renews Boeing authority to self-certify aircraft as 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 reviews near completion

AINonline

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Bombardier Global 8000 clocks record LA–Farnborough run, debuting on its first Farnborough aerial display Bombardier’s Global 8000 has set a new speed record on the Los Angeles to Farnborough route, completing the city pair in 8 hours 46 minutes—under nine hours. The aircraft is heading to the Farnborough International Airshow for its first aerial display, building on its record-pace program metrics: Mach 0.95 top speed, 8,000 nm range, and 2,691 ft lowest cabin altitude.

2026-07-20T02:37:57.865589-07:00

Bombardier Global 8000 clocks record LA–Farnborough run, debuting on its first Farnborough aerial display

Reuters

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Farnborough day one: Riyadh Air books 34 widebodies, Boeing sees a 150-plus order flurry as Airbus counters Riyadh Air placed orders for 34 additional widebody aircraft on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow, scaling commitments with Airbus and Boeing months after launching scheduled passenger service. Separate reporting pegged Boeing’s opening-day tally at nearly 150 orders, with Airbus countering later, while Pratt & Whitney and British Airways secured the first major deals of the day.

2026-07-19T21:09:59.142936-07:00

Farnborough day one: Riyadh Air books 34 widebodies, Boeing sees a 150-plus order flurry as Airbus counters

Reuters

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SpaceX targets July 23–25 for Starship test flight attempts, following last week’s hold after an engine-start issue SpaceX says it is targeting a Starship launch attempt on Thursday, July 23, after pausing the previous effort to investigate an issue detected during the Raptor engine ignition sequence. The company is also pointing to a near-term window for a 13th test flight, with an updated booster re-light approach and a first deployment of V3 Starlink satellites.

2026-07-19T15:38:22.954885-07:00

SpaceX targets July 23–25 for Starship test flight attempts, following last week’s hold after an engine-start issue

Reuters

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SpaceX shifts Starship launch attempt to Thursday as it readies 13th test flight of Starship and Super Heavy v3 SpaceX has moved its Starship launch attempt to Thursday, with employees gathering to watch Booster 20 roll out of the production facility to the launch pad at Starbase, Texas. The effort is aimed at the 13th test flight of the Starship spacecraft and the Super Heavy v3 booster.

2026-07-19T15:38:22.954885-07:00

SpaceX shifts Starship launch attempt to Thursday as it readies 13th test flight of Starship and Super Heavy v3