Retired Major David Grusch and former Navy pilot Ryan Graves prepare to deliver opening remarks to the House Oversight subcommittee. [Courtesy: C-SPAN]
Key Takeaways:
A former intelligence officer testified to Congress, alleging the U.S. government is secretly concealing a multi-decade program involving "nonhuman" UFOs and reverse engineering, prompting calls for transparency.
The FAA's investigation into SpaceX's Starship explosion is stalled because the company has not submitted a final mishap report, delaying future test flights and creating environmental regulatory hurdles.
Archer Aviation secured a significant $142 million Air Force contract to supply up to six Midnight eVTOL air taxis for military applications, potentially deploying them before their commercial launch.
China is implementing new export controls on specific types of drones, effective September, to prevent their military misuse amid escalating international tensions.
Hello, and welcome to the Future of FLYING newsletter, our weekly look at the biggest stories in emerging aviation technology. From low-altitude drones to high-flying rockets at the edge of the atmosphere, we’ll take you on a tour of the modern flying world to help you make sense of it all.
—Jack Daleo, Modern FLYING staff writer
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
