Editors share what they heard at AIAA's showcase events in Las Vegas and their concerns about what the NASA cuts could mean for U.S. competitiveness in commercial aviation and space.
The FAA rule removes outdated weight limits on light sport aircraft, increases stall speeds and expands the types of aircraft that qualify as light sport.
Dealing with defunct satellites can cost constellation operators serious money, especially if a broken satellite starts getting in the way of other spacecraft in its orbital shell.
Embraer has enjoyed its monopoly on providing regional jets for U.S. airlines, but the U.S.-Brazil trade dispute threatens future deliveries to key customers.