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Joby Aviation achieves critical TIA flight test, advancing FAA certification for air taxi service. Stock falls 17% on regulatory concerns and design uncertainty.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman unveils ambitious five-year plan featuring dozens of moon landings, private space stations, and Mars mission by 2028.

Global smart weapons market expected to expand 43% to $31.89B by 2031, driven by AI-enabled systems and NATO defense initiatives. Airborne segment growing fastest at 9.86% CAGR.

GEVORKYAN gains OASIS registration, opening aerospace and defense manufacturing partnerships while pursuing AS9100 certification and developing advanced weapons applications.

European powder metallurgy firm GEVORKYAN gains OASIS aerospace registration and pursues AS9100 certification, qualifying it to supply major aerospace and defense manufacturers.

United Airlines announces largest two-year aircraft expansion with 250+ planes by April 2028, yet stock falls 2.26% despite analyst optimism.

AerCap secures Boeing 777 freighter deal with Ethiopian Airlines for 2028 delivery, signaling confidence in cargo demand alongside 100 A320neo aircraft orders.

SpaceX raises Falcon 9 launch prices to $74M and Transporter ride-share costs to $7,000/kg ahead of anticipated $1.75 trillion IPO, capitalizing on launch market tightness.

Brent crude spiked above $119/barrel on March 19, 2026, sending markets lower as inflation and growth concerns collide. JPMorgan Chase cut S&P 500 targets amid oil-driven slowdown fears.

NASA delays Artemis II to April 2026, pushes moon landing to 2028. New administrator implements cost-cutting measures to reduce per-launch expenses significantly.

NASA's 311-page report reveals severe Starliner defects including thruster failures and helium leaks. Crewed flights suspended pending fixes; program survives due to SpaceX competition needs.

Aircraft fuel cells market projected to reach $24.63B by 2035 from $2.82B in 2025, growing 21.78% annually, driven by hydrogen efficiency and sustainability demands.

Advanced composites market projected to grow from $31.7B (2026) to $56.1B (2033) at 8.5% CAGR, driven by aerospace and EV demand despite manufacturing cost challenges.

HMG Strategy's 18th Silicon Valley Summit convenes C-level tech leaders on March 10, 2026, to discuss AI, cybersecurity, data analytics, and visionary leadership.

Space Force halts all ULA Vulcan rocket launches after two anomalies in four flights due to solid rocket booster nozzle failures. Investigation expected to span months; financial impact on Boeing and Lockheed Martin minimal.

Voyager Technologies' Starlab completes NASA design review and enters manufacturing, advancing in the four-way private space station competition targeting post-2030 operations.

Boeing's Liquid Robotics wins $25M Japan defense contract for 20 unmanned surface vehicles, with unit prices nearly tripling since Boeing's 2016 acquisition.

Trump announces U.S. defense contractors commit to quadrupling advanced weapons production, already underway for three months, amid global military operations.

Boeing shares fell 2.30% as 20,000+ flights grounded and 1M+ travelers stranded amid U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran and Mexico violence, pressuring airlines and aircraft demand.

Air Canada deploys first 737 MAX 8 via Rouge subsidiary with modernized cabins. Plans 45 aircraft additions by 2026 as part of major fleet renewal.