Merlin, a Boston-based developer of assured autonomy for fixed-wing aircraft, has entered a strategic agreement with Northrop Grumman to integrate its Merlin Pilot onto Beacon™, Northrop’s next-generation testbed ecosystem unveiled in June 2025. Designed to fast-track autonomous mission systems for…
New Frontier Aerospace (NFA), a propulsion and orbital transfer innovator based in Kent, Washington, has been awarded a Direct to Phase II Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contract by SpaceWERX to develop its Bifröst Orbit Transfer Spacecraft (OTS). The award…
A new market report from SkyQuest Technology Consulting projects the global smart sensor market will surge from USD 78.34 billion in 2024 to USD 294.47 billion by 2032, driven by a compound annual growth rate of 18 percent. While the…
Hughes Network Systems, LLC, a subsidiary of EchoStar, has officially earned AS9100 certification, a globally recognized quality management standard tailored for aerospace, aviation, and defense organizations. This milestone signals Hughes’ growing alignment with the rigorous demands of flight-critical systems and…
Best Electric Machine (BEM), a U.S.-based developer of variable-speed motor-generator systems, has announced an early-access program for its patented SYNCHRO-SYM® motor architecture—a rare-earth-free design that promises significant gains in power density, efficiency, and sustainability. The launch positions BEM as a…
Stellex Capital Management has appointed Matthew F. Kajfez as Operating Partner and Supply Chain Transformation Lead, signaling a strategic push to deepen operational support across its industrial holdings. With over $5 billion in assets under management, Stellex is known for…
NetJets has become the first shared ownership aviation provider to implement FlightPulse®, a cutting-edge safety analytics platform from GE Aerospace, across its U.S. and European operations. This move empowers over 4,400 NetJets pilots with secure, data-driven insights to enhance flight…
Slingshot Aerospace has unveiled TALOS (Thinking Agent for Logical Operations and Strategy), an autonomous AI agent designed to simulate and support mission-ready space operations. Built on Slingshot’s behavior cloning pipeline, TALOS replicates real-world satellite tactics—including maneuvering, dogfighting, and threat response—within…
NuGenTec’s FluoSolv® 5408 has received formal approval under Boeing specification BAC 5408 Revision T, marking a significant milestone for aerospace manufacturers seeking safer, high-performance vapor-degreasing solvents. The qualification follows rigorous testing by Boeing Testing Services, confirming the solvent’s compatibility with…
OKI Circuit Technology, a subsidiary of Japan’s OKI Group, has announced the launch of a new line of rigid-flex printed circuit boards (PCBs) embedded with copper coins to enhance heat dissipation in vacuum environments. The technology is aimed squarely at…