A development contract is expected soon for the Eurodrone program, a joint effort of Germany, France, Spain and Italy with contractors Airbus, Leonardo and Dassault. The digital development effort is seen as a precursor to the Future Combat Air System fighter jet program.

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket successfully delivered the StriX-α satellite into orbit on Tuesday, following a launch from Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand. The satellite is the first of what will be a 30-satellite radar Earth observation constellation being built by Synspective.

The Air Force will target space technologies for investment, similar to current investments being made in flying car technology under the Agility Prime initiative. "There are new markets that are emerging for commercial reasons that could be helped by new warfighting missions being championed by the Space Force," said Will Roper, Air Force head of acquisitions.

Aeromexico is commencing operations of its Boeing 737 Max aircraft next week. GOL has already commenced operations with the 737 Max and American Airlines will soon resume Max flights.

Bell Textron showcased its electric tail rotor technology at Aero-Montreal's 2020 Innovation Forum. The design offers noise reduction and lower operational costs compared with traditional tail rotors.