Adam Thorn
Author Adam is a journalist who has worked for more than 40 media brands in the UK and Australia. Today, he mostly writes about aviation, space and defence.Virgin and Qatar back North Qld SAF facility
March 31, 2025 0 commentThe factory, located in the Charters Towers Region, aims to convert bioethanol derived from sugarcane grown onsite into aviation fuel.
Read morePaul Bennet pilot ‘critical but stable’ after Avalon crash
March 31, 2025 1 commentGlenn Collins was performing as part of the Sky Aces aerobatic team when his aircraft crashed into the ground on Friday evening, immediately suspending all flying at the event.
Read moreAvalon Airshow to continue following stunt plane crash
March 28, 2025 0 commentOne unnamed pilot has been confirmed alive and in a critical but stable condition.
Read moreNASA chief technologist to headline Australian Space Summit
March 26, 2025 0 commentA.C. Charania is the agency’s chief technologist, responsible for overseeing collaboration with the private sector while also being a principal adviser to NASA’s administrator.
Read moreStarliner astronauts finally return to Earth
March 19, 2025 0 commentThe pair’s SpaceX Dragon capsule undocked from the International Space Station before hurtling through Earth’s atmosphere at 28,000kmh and parachuting into the sea.
Read moreLockheed Martin spent $300m on axed satellite project
March 18, 2025 0 commentLockheed Martin, which makes the F-35 Lightning II fighter, was named “preferred tender” on JP 9102 in April 2023 – all but guaranteeing the deal – before it was abruptly dropped, along with scores of smaller firms, in November 2024.
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