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benzinga.comFirefly Aerospace Prices $192 Million Public Offering at $48 Per Share
Firefly Aerospace priced a public offering of 12 million shares at $48 each. The stock declined on Monday while broader indexes rose.
prnewswire.comPMGC Holdings Signs Non-Binding LOI to Acquire 76% of Arizona Precision Machining Company
PMGC Holdings Inc. announced a non-binding letter of intent to acquire a 76% controlling interest in an Arizona-based precision machining company founded in 2006. The target generated $5.46 million in revenue and $1.05 million in EBITDA for fiscal year 2025.
Blue Origin rocket explodes during Florida test
A New Glenn rocket was destroyed in a prelaunch test on Florida's space coast. The company said no personnel were injured and pledged to rebuild.
Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Test at Cape Canaveral
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on the launchpad during a static fire test on Thursday night. No injuries were reported and officials said there is no public safety threat.
foxbusiness.comBlue Origin New Glenn Rocket Destroyed in Test Explosion at Cape Canaveral
A New Glenn rocket owned by Blue Origin exploded during a static engine test on May 28, 2026. The incident occurred at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station around 9 p.m. EDT. No injuries were reported.
yahoo.comBlue Origin Rocket Explodes on Launch Tower During Engine Test
A Blue Origin rocket exploded on its launch tower during an engine test on Thursday night. The company confirmed the incident but provided no further details on cause or damage.
BenzingaInstitutional Investors Increase Activity in Technology and Aerospace Stocks
TradePulse data for May 27, 2026 shows elevated institutional order flows across multiple sectors. Technology, aerospace, and cybersecurity names appear among the highest-ranked stocks by aggregate flow score.
thestreet.comAnalysts Initiate Coverage on Three Biotech and Aerospace Stocks
Mizuho, Roth Capital, and an unnamed GE Aerospace analyst started coverage on Century Therapeutics, BioAge Labs, and GE Aerospace with positive ratings and price targets.
fastcompany.comNASA Moon Base Plans Reported to Lift Space Contractor Stocks
Reports indicate that NASA’s updated moon base approach is linked to gains in shares of companies working on lunar projects. Blue Origin and Firefly Aerospace are among the firms cited as beneficiaries of the Artemis program.
investmentexecutive.comSpace and satellite stocks rise after SpaceX files for public offering
Space and satellite-related stocks increased Tuesday following SpaceX's filing for a public offering the previous week. The move drew investor attention to companies in the sector.
memeburn.comSpaceX launches Starship V3, reports progress toward IPO
SpaceX conducted a launch of its Starship V3 vehicle. CNBC reported the flight as a step toward Starlink expansion, AI infrastructure, and planned lunar and Mars missions.
Al JazeeraSpaceX Plans Nasdaq Listing as Early as June
SpaceX intends to list shares on Nasdaq under ticker SPCX. The offering targets a valuation between $1.75 trillion and $2 trillion.
digitaltrends.comSpaceX Launches Updated Starship Vehicle
SpaceX conducted a test flight of a new Starship prototype. The launch tested hardware changes intended for future missions.
nbcnews.comSpaceX Files for IPO Targeting Up to $80 Billion Raise
SpaceX filed for an initial public offering on Wednesday. The filing outlines plans to raise as much as $80 billion at a valuation that could approach $2 trillion.
nypost.comBlue Origin to Invest $600 Million in Cape Canaveral Expansion
Blue Origin plans a $600 million expansion of its Rocket Park campus in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The investment was announced in a statement from Governor Ron DeSantis.
digitaltrends.comSpaceX Targets 6:30 p.m. ET for Starship Version 3 Test Flight
SpaceX plans its first launch attempt of the redesigned Starship V3 prototype as early as 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday. The flight follows a scrubbed attempt on Thursday evening and is the first Starship test since October.
nbcnews.comSpaceX Schedules 12th Starship Test Flight for Thursday
SpaceX will launch the 12th test flight of its Starship rocket on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. ET. The flight will debut an upgraded Version 3 prototype after a seven-month pause.
americanbanker.comV2X Wins Navy Contract to Upgrade Aircraft Infrared Defense Systems
V2X, Inc. received a contract from the U.S. Navy's Naval Air Systems Command to support modernization of the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures program. The work focuses on systems that protect military aircraft from infrared-guided missile threats.
en.antaranews.comSpaceX Targets May 20 for First Starship V3 Test Flight
SpaceX has set a new target date for the initial flight of its Starship V3 vehicle. The test is scheduled for the same day as a separate company event in California.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukAeralis Enters Administration After Qatar Funding Withdrawal
Aeralis filed for administration on Friday after its primary backer Barzan Holdings withdrew funding. The company had positioned itself to build a British advanced jet trainer to replace the Hawk fleet retiring in 2030. Administrators cited delays to the UK Defence Investment Pla…
ukdefencejournal.org.ukBritish Aerospace Company Aeralis Enters Administration
Aeralis, a British firm developing a proposed advanced jet trainer to replace the Hawk jets used by the RAF's Red Arrows, has gone into administration with the loss of about 30 jobs. The company cited delays to the UK Defence Investment Plan and the withdrawal of funding from its…
teslarati.comSpaceX Plans First Launch of Redesigned Starship V3 on May 19 from Texas
SpaceX will launch the first Starship V3 vehicle on Tuesday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. EDT from a new pad at Starbase in South Texas. The 124.4-meter rocket, the tallest ever built, features 33 Raptor 3 engines on its Super Heavy booster generating more than 18 million pounds of thrus…
spacenews.comPoland Receives ICEYE-Built POLSARIS Radar Satellite System Less Than One Year After Contract
The sovereign radar satellite reconnaissance system, also known as MikroSAR, was delivered on May 15, 2026, less than 12 months after contract signing. Polish operators are now running the constellation independently. The deployment ranks as the fastest operational satellite prog…
thewrap.comTrump Discloses At Least $1 Million Purchases Each in Boeing and Nvidia Stock
President Donald Trump filed a financial disclosure showing extensive trading in U.S. stocks, index funds and other securities. The filing revealed purchases of at least $1 million in Boeing and Nvidia shares. Both companies anticipate new business during the president's upcoming…
TechCrunchGoPro Receives Unsolicited Acquisition Interest, Hires Houlihan Lokey to Evaluate Strategic Options
The action camera maker has engaged an investment bank as it fields interest from defense, consumer and financial sectors. GoPro is simultaneously laying off a quarter of its workforce, which has already fallen to just over 600 employees from a peak of 1,500. The move follows las…
The War ZoneIsrael Signs $34M Contract for External Fuel Tanks on F-35I Adir
The Israeli Ministry of Defense signed a contract valued at over $34 million with Elbit Systems subsidiary Cyclone to develop and integrate external fuel tanks for the F-35I. The upgrade follows extensive combat operations against Iran in 2025 and 2026 and aims to extend range wh…
japantimes.co.jpAxiom Space to Establish Japanese Subsidiary in Tokyo
U.S.-based Axiom Space announced it will launch a wholly owned subsidiary in Tokyo on July 1. The move aims to strengthen relations with Japan’s government and industries. Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata, the company’s chief technology officer, will serve as the subsidiary’s rep…
CnbcBoeing Delivers 47 Jets in April as Orders Reach Highest Four-Month Total in 12 Years
Boeing delivered 47 commercial jets in April, one more than in March. The company also recorded 135 net new orders for the month, bringing year-to-date orders to 284 after cancellations, the highest four-month total in 12 years. Boeing expects to generate between $1 billion and $…
thehindu.comSpaceX Loads 11 Million Pounds of Propellant on Fully Stacked Starship V3
The company has for the first time loaded 11 million pounds, or 5,000 metric tonnes, of propellant onto a fully stacked Starship V3 vehicle. The propellant loading marks a significant step in ground operations for the vehicle. The company has indicated that such rehearsals bring…
unexplained-mysteries.comPentagon Releases New Batch of Declassified UAP Documents and Videos
The Pentagon on Friday began releasing hundreds of pages of documents and more than 20 video files detailing unresolved UAP sightings dating to the 1940s. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social urging transparency after previous administrations withheld information. The fi…
South China Morning PostChinese Engineer Proposes Self-Sufficient Supply Chain for Large Passenger Jets
A senior Chinese aviation engineer has published a paper outlining steps to create a fully domestic supply chain for commercial airliners. The document acknowledges the risk that China could lose access to Western-made components for its C919 jet. It details the current reliance…
The Free PressTrump Releases First Set of Declassified UAP Files
President Donald Trump released the first tranche of declassified unidentified anomalous phenomenon files on May 8. The materials, totaling 162 files, are now available on a Defense Department website and include civilian and official reports along with new videos. The release ha…
koreaherald.comHyundai Motor Group and Korea Aerospace Industries Sign MOU to Jointly Develop Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft
The two South Korean companies signed an MOU in Seoul on May 8, 2026, to jointly develop and mass-produce AAM aircraft. The partnership combines Hyundai's electrified aviation powertrain expertise with KAI's aircraft development technologies. Hyundai Motor Group Vice Chair Chang…
Defense NewsAir Force B-52 Engine Replacement Program Passes Critical Design Review, Now Expected to Cost $15 Billion
The Air Force announced on May 4 that its Commercial Engine Replacement Program for the B-52H Stratofortress passed critical design review. Boeing is scheduled to begin modifying the first two aircraft into the B-52J configuration later in 2026 under a contract awarded in Decembe…
SemaforIntalus Raises $11M Seed Round to Scale Ceramic-Infused Metal Production
Intalus, which produces ceramic-infused metals using waveform energy to enhance heat and corrosion resistance, secured $11 million in seed funding. The company’s materials are already deployed by more than half of Formula 1 teams, the U.S. military and NASA. Semafor reported the…
freepressjournal.inAirAsia and Airbus Set to Announce 150-Jet Order for A220 on Wednesday
AirAsia and Airbus are preparing to announce a major order for 150 A220 jets on Wednesday, according to sources. The deal involves the A220 model, which is part of Airbus's narrow-body aircraft lineup. This would mark a significant purchase for the Malaysian low-cost carrier.
benzinga.comFirefly Aerospace Reports $81 Million Q1 Revenue and $1.3 Billion Backlog
Firefly Aerospace announced record revenue of $81 million for the first quarter of 2026, alongside a $1.3 billion backlog. The company highlighted wins in the Artemis program and defense sectors. It also provided an outlook for the full year during its earnings call.
yahoo.comFirefly Aerospace Unit Secures U.S. Space Force Contract for Missile Defense
SciTec, a unit of Firefly Aerospace, has won a contract from the U.S. Space Force for a missile defense initiative. The project supports artificial intelligence-based missile tracking and interceptor development targeted for completion by 2028. This development aims to enhance sp…
foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.comTesla Sold $143 Million in Vehicles to SpaceX in 2025, SEC Filing Reveals
Tesla disclosed sales of $143 million worth of vehicles to SpaceX in 2025, according to an SEC filing released in early 2026. The transaction involved SpaceX transitioning a significant portion of its gas-powered pickup truck fleet to Tesla's Cybertrucks. The filing highlights sh…
prnewswire.comSpaceX Launches Falcon Heavy with ViaSat Satellite from Kennedy Space Center
SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon Heavy rocket on April 29, 2026, marking the first such mission in 18 months. The rocket carried a ViaSat-3 internet satellite into orbit from Florida's Kennedy Space Center. The side boosters landed successfully, while the central booster w…
ecns.cnAirbus Q1 Profit Drops 52% to 300 Million Euros on Slower Aircraft Deliveries
Airbus reported a 52% decline in first-quarter adjusted operating profit to 300 million euros, with commercial aircraft deliveries dropping to 114 from 136 a year earlier. Sales reached 12.65 billion euros, exceeding analyst expectations, while the company reiterated its 2026 del…
ukdefencejournal.org.ukLockheed Martin and NASA Advance X-59 Jet Toward First Supersonic Flight
Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works and NASA are progressing the X-59 experimental jet closer to its initial supersonic flight. The jet is reaching new speeds and altitudes in recent tests. It is engineered to generate a quieter sonic boom.
美国陆军下士钱德勒·科茨 / Wikimedia (Public domain)Procure Space ETF Gains 19% Since February 28 Iran Conflict Start, While Defense ETFs Decline 8-10%
The Procure Space ETF has gained nearly 19% since the Iran War started on February 28, outperforming other defense-themed funds amid geopolitical tensions. Experts highlight growing interest in space and defense investments, driven by new technologies and anticipated government s…
news.sky.comPeru Selects Lockheed Martin F-16s for Fleet Upgrade
Lockheed Martin stated it has secured a deal to sell 12 F-16 Block 70 aircraft to Peru, highlighting the jet's performance. However, Peru's interim president indicated the deal is on hold, while the US Embassy in Lima insists part of it has been signed. Senior officials in Lima r…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBoeing Reports Smaller-Than-Expected Q1 Cash Burn and Increased Deliveries
Boeing announced first-quarter results showing a smaller cash burn than anticipated and the highest aircraft deliveries since 2019. The company reiterated its 2026 free cash flow guidance and reported progress on aircraft certifications. Shares rose up to 5% following the announc…
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investopedia.comBoeing Narrows Q1 2026 Loss with Jet Production Gains; CVG to Host Earnings Call on May 6
Boeing reported progress in its commercial jet production for the first quarter of 2026, leading to a reduced quarterly loss. Commercial Vehicle Group announced a conference call for May 6, 2026, to discuss its Q1 results. These developments highlight ongoing recovery in aerospac…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBoeing Reports Narrower Q1 Loss and Revenue Beat Amid Rising Backlog
Boeing announced first-quarter revenue of $22.22 billion, exceeding estimates, with an adjusted loss per share of $0.20 that beat expectations. The company reported a net loss of $7 million and negative free cash flow of $1.45 billion, both improvements over forecasts. The backlo…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBoeing Narrows Q1 Loss to $7 Million as Revenue Climbs 14% to $22.22 Billion
Boeing reported a net loss of $7 million for the first quarter of 2026, an improvement from the prior year, with revenue exceeding expectations at $22.22 billion. The company delivered 143 commercial airplanes, up 10%, and anticipates certifications for new 737 Max models later t…
thejournal.ieNASA Assists Probe into Deaths and Disappearances of Scientists in US Nuclear and Aerospace Research
NASA has become directly involved in probing the deaths and disappearances of at least 10 scientists linked to critical US nuclear and aerospace projects. The investigation focuses on these incidents amid highly sensitive research areas. Details remain limited as the inquiry prog…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNorthrop Grumman Expresses Confidence in Delivering F/A-XX Fighters for Navy
Northrop Grumman CEO Kathy Warden stated the company is prepared to deliver next-generation carrier-based fighters if selected for the U.S. Navy's F/A-XX program. This follows comments from the Navy's top officer about one contractor's potential inability to meet timelines. The p…
ecns.cnKraus Hamdani Aerospace Demonstrates Wireless Power Beaming for UAS at Shaw Air Force Base
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace, in partnership with PowerLight Technologies, conducted a demonstration of wireless power beaming to sustain the K1000ULE unmanned aircraft system during flight. The event took place at Shaw Air Force Base and was hosted by the AFCENT Battle Lab. It showca…
tfipost.comMultiple Companies Report Q1 2026 Earnings Beats on EPS and Revenue
D.R. Horton, General Electric, and Halliburton released their Q1 2026 earnings, with each beating analyst estimates on adjusted EPS. Revenues also exceeded or met expectations, with additional details on orders, cash flow, and segment performances. The reports come amid the curre…
247wallst.comJefferies Downgrades Safran to Hold, Sets Price Target at €310
Investment bank Jefferies has downgraded French aerospace and defense company Safran to a Hold rating. The firm reduced its price target for Safran shares to €310 from the previous €350. This adjustment reflects Jefferies' updated assessment of Safran's stock performance potentia…
ecns.cnAST SpaceMobile Shares Fall After Blue Origin Satellite in Wrong Orbit
Shares of AST SpaceMobile dropped 8% on Monday following a failed satellite launch by Blue Origin, which placed the BlueBird 7 satellite into a lower-than-planned orbit. The company stated the loss is covered by insurance and expects to maintain its launch schedule. Analysts note…
thewire.inInvestment Firm CEO Comments on SpaceX IPO
An investment firm CEO stated that SpaceX's upcoming initial public offering would allow investors to buy into the company associated with Elon. The statement was made ahead of the IPO debut. This reflects anticipation surrounding the event.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHermeus Corp Raises $350 Million for Hypersonic Uncrewed Aircraft Development
Hermeus Corp, a startup focused on hypersonic aircraft, secured $350 million in funding. The investment supports efforts to develop the fastest uncrewed aircraft for the US Department of Defense. This funding aims to scale production and testing of advanced aerospace technology.