test flight

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Airbus said Tuesday its A350-1000ULR widebody aircraft capable of flying up to 22 hours non-stop has successfully completed a first test flight.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The Federal Aviation Administration said SpaceX must conduct an investigation into why the booster didn’t perform as expected during the company’s test flight last Friday before it can launch its Starship rocket again.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

China is testing the equipment required for its goal, with an orbital test flight of its new Mengzhou spacecraft set for 2026.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

The test flight ended after about an hour later when Starship splashed down into the Indian Ocean and exploded as planned.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

In a test flight, a pilot staked his reputation and his life on his ability to exercise total, direct, and constant control over the plane.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly