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:
Retired intelligence officer David Grusch alleged in a congressional hearing that the U.S. government is secretly operating a "multidecade" program to retrieve and reverse-engineer "nonhuman" UFOs and biologics.
The FAA's investigation into SpaceX's Starship explosion in April is stalled, delaying future test flights, because SpaceX has not submitted the required final mishap report.
Archer Aviation secured a significant $142 million contract with the U.S. Air Force to supply up to six Midnight eVTOL air taxis for military operations.
China announced new export controls on specific drone models, effective September, aiming to prevent their military use and requiring government approval for manufacturers.
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—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.
