FAA Regulations for In-Space Servicing and Manufacturing

"I asked NACA 0018 what's inside it. Turns out — nothing. And that nothing is exactly what's going to make aircraft fly farther. 🛩️ Proud to share my research on a streamlined hollow airfoil design that explores aircraft range optimization. Check it out! [https://lnkd.in/gA4scaxQ] #Aerospace #CFD #AeronauticalEngineering"

Tamarack AirConnect™, a permanently installed, FAA STC-pending satellite WiFi system designed specifically for the Cessna Citation 525 fleet, was just introduced by Tamarack Aerospace Group. Powered by Low Earth Orbit satellite technology, the system provides broadband-speed in-flight connectivity without the speed restrictions or signal limitations common with portable solutions. The company has already installed and tested the system on a customer-owned Citation CJ1 operating under experimental certification since March 2026, with the owner praising its reliability and ease of use. Tamarack says the system features a fuselage-mounted antenna, certified electrical integration, and aircraft-grade cabin WiFi, with installation expected to take about three days once certified. The FAA certification process is currently underway, with approval targeted for Q3 2026, and Tamarack is already accepting reservations for future installations.

MLS Microwave Landing System is one of the most advanced landing systems developed to provide greater accuracy and flexibility compared to traditional ILS systems 😳 The system uses microwave frequencies to provide: ✅High precision during approach and landing ✅ Possibility of implementing different paths and landing angles ✅ Better resistance to ground disturbance and reflections And this is why it is often used at airports that: 🏔️ Rough terrain قي️ The undirect paths 🌫️ complicated operating conditions But the question is here 👇 🤔Why didn't the MLS system spread globally like the ILS system despite its large features? 🔥 #Aviation #Avionics #MLS #ILS #AircraftSystems #FlightDeck #PilotLife #Aerospace #NavigationSystems ✈️

Reliability isn't optional when it comes to critical systems being exposed to extreme temperatures. From avionics and propulsion systems to advanced defense and space applications, thermal protection components play a major role in keeping mission-critical technology operating safely and consistently. That’s why LKD Aerospace is proud to partner with Acron Aviation, to provide high-reliability thermal switch solutions built for demanding aerospace environments. Swipe through to learn more about Acron Aviation’s thermal switch capabilities, key product series, and how these solutions support aerospace and defense programs where performance matters most. Looking for a thermal switch solution for your application? Connect with the LKD Aerospace team to learn more. #Aerospace #Defense #Avionics #Engineering #Space #ThermalManagement #AerospaceEngineering #MissionCritical #LKDAerospace #AcronAviation

The future needs to look like the future! Orb Nomad: zero-emission electric aircraft from Orb Aerospace (US startup since 2017). VTOL takeoff like a helicopter, then flies forward like a plane—way faster than traditional helis. Still in development, targeting military and medical apps. Builders, this is the hybrid flight tech we've been waiting for. Faster please! Source: https://lnkd.in/gQ27M_p2

A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 encountered an unidentified object at 8,500 feet near Houston on April 24, prompting an emergency landing. The incident highlights a significant vulnerability in current aviation safety infrastructure: the inability to detect and classify fast-moving objects in real time. VGTel, an astronomy-driven technology company, is leveraging observational science to address this gap. The company's MiraLink multi-sensor detection framework combines optical, electromagnetic, and environmental sensing to identify aerial anomalies that conventional radar may miss. CEO Ken Williams emphasized that the Department of Defense's focus on unidentified aerial phenomena underscores the urgency of enhanced airspace awareness systems. As national security priorities shift toward airspace monitoring, VGTel is advancing technologies designed to bring transparency and real-time hazard detection to commercial aviation and beyond.

The Federal Aviation Administration's new OTA framework could open the door to a much wider range of #aerospace technology development over the next several years. The announcement touches everything from autonomous systems and #uncrewed aircraft to #AI-enabled flight software. One of the more interesting parts is the agency’s emphasis on commercially derived technologies and rapid prototyping rather than tightly defined procurement requirements. That approach could give smaller aerospace and defense technology companies more room to move emerging systems into operational environments faster. #AerospaceEngineering #FAA #DefenseTech #AutonomousSystems https://lnkd.in/eNbWixyc

Center15 Week in Review: What a week across defense tech, aerospace, ISR, autonomy, and space infrastructure. HawkEye 360’s IPO and strong public debut was a huge moment, not just for the company, but for the broader recognition of space-based intelligence and next-generation sensing capabilities. At the same time: Golden Dome initiatives and next-generation missile defense efforts continue accelerating. Demand for launch capacity and orbital infrastructure keeps growing. AI-enabled sensing, autonomy, and directed energy systems are rapidly becoming operational realities, not future concepts. The convergence of defense, software, AI, aerospace, and space infrastructure is happening in real time and the pace is only accelerating. Exciting week. Exciting future.

General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) has successfully completed the first flight of the Do228 NXT demonstrator aircraft on May 2, 2026. This milestone marks the revival of the classic German multi-role turboprop nearly 45 years after the original Do228 first flew. The achievement follows a five-year effort by GA-ATS, which acquired the Oberpfaffenhofen facility, established a new production line, and restarted series production of the modernized aircraft. Test Pilot and Program Manager Martina Hierle described the flight as extraordinary, noting the aircraft performed flawlessly and is ready for demanding global missions. GA-ATS plans a series of production test flights to evaluate the aircraft across different altitudes, speeds, and operational scenarios. The Do228 NXT will be publicly displayed at the ILA Berlin Air Show in June 2026 and the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK in July 2026. Managing Director Craig Simpson highlighted the aircraft's role in meeting modern aviation demands and the broad interest it has generated. #GeneralAtomics #Germany #Aerospace Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZr5r9Ea