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SpaceX eyes 10-Gigawatt solar manufacturing facility near Austin to fuel space-based AI power plans

SpaceX is planning a massive 10-gigawatt solar manufacturing site near Austin, aimed at supplying power for Elon Musk’s ambition to power AI data-center operations in space. The move ties industrial-scale solar production to next-step orbital compute infrastructure concepts already being discussed across the sector.

2026-05-21T12:39:56.382064-07:00

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Pilatus launches 32-month study to recycle carbon-fiber production waste into new aircraft components

2026-05-22T08:55:33.512108-07:00

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Norwegian delivers first batch of residual-waste biofuel to Tromsø Airport

2026-05-22T05:54:36.686570-07:00

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Republic Airways pilots join BETA and Signature Aviation for Florida electric flight-demonstration campaign

2026-05-21T07:45:56.941758-07:00

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Pilatus launches 32-month study to recycle carbon-fiber production waste into new aircraft components Pilatus has initiated a 32-month study aimed at converting carbon-fiber production scrap into usable aircraft components. The work focuses on overcoming material-reuse barriers from composite manufacturing waste streams, with the goal of turning what is typically discarded into value-added structures.

2026-05-22T08:55:33.512108-07:00

Pilatus launches 32-month study to recycle carbon-fiber production waste into new aircraft components

Breitflyte

Norwegian delivers first batch of residual-waste biofuel to Tromsø Airport Norwegian has announced the first delivery of biofuel to Tromsø Airport, with the fuel produced from residual raw materials including used frying oil sourced from all-European origins. The shipment signals a step toward scaling sustainable fuel supply beyond trial blends in Norway’s northern network.

2026-05-22T05:54:36.686570-07:00

Norwegian delivers first batch of residual-waste biofuel to Tromsø Airport

Aviation Source

Aircraft leasing becomes a core airline finance tool: managing uncertainty, funding growth and aligning fleets to cost and ESG p Aircraft leasing is increasingly used as more than a funding mechanism: carriers rely on lease structures to manage delivery risk, absorb macro and fuel volatility, and rebalance fleets as environmental and commercial requirements evolve. The result is a tighter integration of leasing with fleet and financial planning.

2026-05-21T16:25:47.640530-07:00

Aircraft leasing becomes a core airline finance tool: managing uncertainty, funding growth and aligning fleets to cost and ESG p

Bloomberg

SpaceX eyes 10-Gigawatt solar manufacturing facility near Austin to fuel space-based AI power plans SpaceX is planning a massive 10-gigawatt solar manufacturing site near Austin, aimed at supplying power for Elon Musk’s ambition to power AI data-center operations in space. The move ties industrial-scale solar production to next-step orbital compute infrastructure concepts already being discussed across the sector.

2026-05-21T12:39:56.382064-07:00

SpaceX eyes 10-Gigawatt solar manufacturing facility near Austin to fuel space-based AI power plans

Bloomberg

SpaceX plans 10-gigawatt solar manufacturing facility near Austin to feed space-based AI power ambitions SpaceX is planning a massive 10-gigawatt solar manufacturing facility near Austin, positioning it as industrial-scale supply for Elon Musk’s push to power artificial intelligence data centers in space. The move signals a vertical-integration strategy that links terrestrial solar production to on-orbit computing infrastructure.

2026-05-21T12:39:56.382064-07:00

SpaceX plans 10-gigawatt solar manufacturing facility near Austin to feed space-based AI power ambitions

businessairportinternational.com

Republic Airways pilots join BETA and Signature Aviation for Florida electric flight-demonstration campaign BETA Technologies, Signature Aviation, Republic Airways and its Brickyard Connection completed three days of electric flight demonstrations at Kissimmee Gateway Airport in Florida. The campaign followed earlier cold-weather testing in Burlington and Plattsburgh and included hot-and-humid conditions to validate performance across the operational envelope.

2026-05-21T07:45:56.941758-07:00

Republic Airways pilots join BETA and Signature Aviation for Florida electric flight-demonstration campaign

Leeham News

GE’s foam engine-wash process targets degraded in-service engines by restoring efficiency, fuel burn and durability Leeham News reports GE is rolling out a foam engine-wash approach designed to counter jet engine degradation observed under normal operations relative to brand-new engines. The method aims to regain aerodynamic/thermal performance, improving fuel burn while also extending engine durability for operators.

2026-05-21T03:11:17.671972-07:00

GE’s foam engine-wash process targets degraded in-service engines by restoring efficiency, fuel burn and durability

IATA

IATA projects Egypt’s passenger demand to grow faster than the global average—calls for regulation, infrastructure and sustainab IATA presented data at a Ground Handling Conference indicating Egypt’s aviation market is set for strong, above-global-average passenger growth over coming decades. The trade body urged government-industry collaboration to deliver cost-effective infrastructure, globally aligned regulation, and progress on sustainability to support the ramp-up.

2026-05-20T08:26:37.132070-07:00

IATA projects Egypt’s passenger demand to grow faster than the global average—calls for regulation, infrastructure and sustainab

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SpaceX eyes 10-Gigawatt solar manufacturing facility near Austin to fuel space-based AI power plans

Pilatus launches 32-month study to recycle carbon-fiber production waste into new aircraft components

Norwegian delivers first batch of residual-waste biofuel to Tromsø Airport

Republic Airways pilots join BETA and Signature Aviation for Florida electric flight-demonstration campaign

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