Dave Limp will leave Amazon to reunite with former boss Jeff Bezos as CEO of Blue Origin. [Courtesy: Amazon]
Key Takeaways:
Jeff Bezos appointed Amazon's Dave Limp as Blue Origin's new CEO, aiming to accelerate the company's progress in commercial spaceflight after a period of stagnation and missed contracts.
NASA's Artemis II moon mission advanced significantly with the delivery of booster motor segments to Kennedy Space Center, preparing for its planned human circumlunar flight in 2024.
VI&E Solutions and Ace VTOL partnered to develop a network of 700 vertiports across Australia, New Zealand, and other Oceania nations, supporting the future expansion of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
A looming U.S. government shutdown threatens to halt critical FAA operations, including air traffic control training, infrastructure projects, and rulemaking essential for the drone and advanced air mobility industries.
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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.
