What Investors Should Check Before Backing a Space Startup
Check three things first: whether the company has a contracted customer that isn’t a government grant, whether the technology has been tested at a meaningful level, and whether the regulatory approvals it depends on are obtainable on schedule. Space startups fail more often on capital and schedule than on physics, so financial and regulatory diligence […]
SkyDrive Secures Australia’s First eVTOL Agreement with Gold Coast Helitours
SkyDrive Inc., a leading compact eVTOL aircraft manufacturer based in Japan, recently announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Gold Coast Helitours, a premier helicopter operator based in the Gold Coast, Australia. This milestone agreement represents SkyDrive’s first LOI with an Australian operator regarding the introduction of its aircraft. The parties have […]
Archer Partners with Boeing to Shape Future Aerospace Defense with Physical AI
Archer Aviation Inc. (“Archer” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ACHR) recently announced operating and financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Company issued a shareholder letter from founder and CEO, Adam Goldstein, discussing highlights from the quarter. Commenting on second quarter 2026 results, Adam Goldstein said: “Today is an important inflection point for Archer. […]
GE Aerospace Signs F414 Sustainment Memorandum of Understanding With Magellan Aerospace
FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW – GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) and Magellan Aerospace Corporation signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in Canada for the F414-GE-39E engine that powers the Saab JAS 39 Gripen E fighter. The MOU is predicated on whether the Government of Canada proceeds with the acquisition […]
UK Government Supports Vertical’s First Full-Scale Production Sites Across the United Kingdom
Vertical Aerospace (“Vertical” or the “Company”) (NYSE:EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering electric aviation, recently announced that it is in advanced discussions with the UK Government on a package of support to anchor the first of its planned global full-production sites in the United Kingdom. The Company is now progressing UK […]
Vertical Aerospace Unveils First eVTOL Public Demonstration Flights at Farnborough International Airshow
Vertical Aerospace (“Vertical”) (NYSE: EVTL), a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, plans to conduct the first public electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) demonstration flights to take place at the Farnborough International Airshow (20-24 July 2026), marking another significant milestone as the company advances towards certification and commercial service. The demonstrations come […]
Mitsubishi Electric Acquires Infostellar to Expand Satellite Ground Station Services
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Infostellar Inc., a provider of cloud-based ground station services for satellite operators, jointly announced that Mitsubishi Electric acquired all shares of Infostellar on July 1, making Infostellar a wholly owned subsidiary. Through their collaboration, the two companies aim to expand ground station services for satellite operators, the demand for which is […]
Understanding the SpaceX IPO: Record Fundraising and Long-Term Growth Potential
The global financial landscape is undergoing a remarkable shift as one of the world’s most recognized aerospace companies goes public. Investors, analysts, and financial institutions are closely monitoring the listing, evaluating its potential impact on technology investments, innovation funding, and long-term market performance. The offering has generated worldwide attention because of its unprecedented scale and […]
3 Best Executive Search Firms for Deep Tech and Robotics
Robots are rolling off assembly lines faster than companies can fill the C-suite. Three out of four U.S. AI, robotics, and cybersecurity firms report a leadership gap that delays launches and dents growth. The best candidates stay buried in labs, not job boards, so the right specialist search partner is the difference between shipping and […]
France Signs Landmark ISS and Haven-1 Mission Agreement with Vast
On June 1st, at the Choose France Summit, created by the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, Vast announced its commitment to establish its European headquarters in Paris and an agreement with the Government of France, for two missions involving two French astronauts: the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station and […]