Mr. Huazhi Hu, Founder, Chairman and CEO of EHang, commented, “This Share Repurchase Program underscores our confidence in EHang’s long-term growth potential as well as our capability in continuously delivering value to our shareholders. Looking ahead, we remain focused on advancing our leadership in providing safe, pilotless, and sustainable eVTOL solutions in the Advanced Air Mobility sector, while maintaining a disciplined approach to capital allocation to ensure sustainable growth and profitability.”

The Company’s proposed repurchases may be made from time to time through open market transactions at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on the market conditions and in accordance with applicable federal securities laws, including Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The timing and amount of any share repurchases under the Share Repurchase Program will be determined by the Company’s management at its discretion based on ongoing assessments of price, trading volume and general market conditions, along with the Company’s working capital requirements, general business conditions and other factors. The Company expects to fund repurchases made under this program mainly from its existing cash balance.

Published recently in npj Science of Plants, the research addresses a critical logistical hurdle for deep-space travel: medication degradation. Over half of the pharmaceuticals stocked on the International Space Station expire within three years, a timeline inadequate for a round-trip mission to Mars. Because standard resupply is impossible millions of miles from Earth, self-sustaining production is essential.

To demonstrate the concept, the team cultivated an experimental therapeutic compound they have studied for over a decade: cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV). Grown in Nicotiana benthamiana and black-eyed pea plants, CPMV stimulates the immune system to attack cancer cells and has shown strong anti-tumor effects in preclinical trials.

Traditional plant-based pharmaceutical extraction requires harvesting and grinding leaves into a “smoothie,” a process requiring extensive laboratory equipment that cannot fit inside a spacecraft. The UC San Diego team bypassed this by utilizing product secretion, targeting the apoplast—a network of interconnected spaces inside the leaf structure.

“Growing the compound in these plants is simple,” said study first author Patrick Opdensteinen, a postdoctoral researcher. “The main difficulty now is figuring out how to get the product out of the plants.”

The researchers developed a non-destructive extraction process. Leaves are submerged in a buffer solution under a vacuum to flood the apoplast, then gently spun in a centrifuge to draw out the liquid containing the CPMV particles. The fluid is then run through a purification filter. This scalable method allowed researchers to harvest and purify particles from over 50 intact plants in under two hours, meaning the plants could continue growing for future harvests.

To evaluate viability for spaceflight, the team tested the extraction on plants grown under simulated microgravity. They collaborated with Maziar Ghazinejad, a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, to utilize a custom-built random positioning machine that continuously rotates the plants to neutralize the effects of gravity.

The test plants were also subjected to oxidative stress and temperature fluctuations to mimic cosmic radiation. Surprisingly, these stressors occasionally increased CPMV yields.

“Plants become more susceptible to disease when stressed, which is usually a disadvantage,” Opdensteinen explained. “But since our product is derived from a plant virus, we can use that stress response to increase yields.”

Senior author Nicole Steinmetz, professor of chemical and nano engineering, noted that plants hold a distinct advantage over traditional industrial manufacturing tanks because they utilize basic resources like light and water while simultaneously recycling air and aboard a spacecraft.

The team aims to eventually test the system on actual space missions. Moving forward, the researchers will study how microgravity impacts plant nutrient uptake and partner with the UC San Diego Rocket Propulsion Laboratory to analyze how rocket launch forces affect seeds and genetic materials.

To bridge the gap between laboratory proof-of-concept and real-world clinical use, DARPA is launching the Resuscitation and Prevention of Ischemia-Induced Dysfunction (RAPIID) program. Building on the foundational achievements of FSHARP, RAPIID will advance synthetic, shelf-stable blood components through clinical trials, regulatory approval, manufacturing scale-up, and the development of ruggedized fielding technologies. The goal is to deliver a fully FDA-authorized, deployable system capable of saving lives at the point of injury as early as Fiscal Year 2029.

“FSHARP proved that creating a shelf-stable blood analog was scientifically possible. Now, with RAPIID, we are focused on turning that possibility into a deployable reality that can save lives at the point of injury,” said Lt. Cmdr. Robert Murray, Ph.D., DARPA program manager. “By integrating the development of individual blood components with the diagnostic tools and manufacturing scale required to field them, RAPIID will ensure these critical technologies make it out of the lab and into the hands of medics.”

RAPIID is structured as a 36-month effort divided into two phases. Phase 1 (12 months) will focus on demonstrating pre-clinical safety and efficacy, alongside Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-ready manufacturing plans. Phase 2 (24 months) will advance the blood analog system into early-stage human clinical trials and finalize commercialization strategies.

DARPA is currently soliciting proposals for the first two critical Technical Areas (TAs) of the program:

TA-1: Individual Blood Analog Component Development

Performers will focus on the stand-alone development of shelf-stable oxygen carriers, platelet-derived products, and dried plasma, pushing them toward clinical trials, regulatory approval and scaled manufacturing.

TA-2: Fielding Technologies Development

Performers will develop the essential delivery formats and point-of-care diagnostics required for far-forward use. This includes ruggedized packaging and diagnostic devices that inform transfusion decisions at the point of care.

To ensure rapid transition, RAPIID will also heavily incorporate regulatory advancement and commercialization strategies, requiring performers to collaborate closely on FDA authorizations (such as Emergency Use Authorization or licensing) and long-term sustainment plans.

The product line’s flagship offering is a 15 kW-class satellite bus. Rather than building a platform from scratch, Vast is capitalizing on its existing space station development. The new bus relies on common, internally developed subsystems—including avionics, power distribution, communications, propulsion, and flight software—originally engineered for the company’s upcoming Haven-1 space station.

This shared architecture was flight-validated during the company’s recent Haven Demo mission. Launched in November 2025, the pathfinder spacecraft spent three months in orbit completing 49 test objectives before executing a precise, controlled deorbit into the South Pacific Ocean on February 4, 2026.

“We believe Vast is uniquely positioned to compete in the high-power satellite market through the combination of our world-class engineering team, large-scale manufacturing capabilities, and the on-orbit success of Haven Demo,” said Vast CEO Max Haot. “Customers can benefit from our experience designing, building, and operating flight-proven large-scale spacecraft while gaining access to highly capable, flexible spacecraft platforms backed by operational expertise.”

The commercial pivot is already yielding financial traction. Vast confirmed it has secured an inaugural contract with an undisclosed customer for four satellite buses, with an option to scale the order by up to 200 additional units. To fulfill early demand, the company plans to secure a launch window targeting late 2027 to deploy an initial batch of 10 of its 15 kW-class satellites.

The satellite program is being directed by Jim Martz, Senior Vice President of Special Projects, who previously oversaw satellite engineering organizations for SpaceX’s Starshield and Muon Space. Martz noted that using vertically integrated, flight-proven subsystems fundamentally reduces technical risk for buyers.

“Haven Demo allowed us to validate key spacecraft systems in the operational environment they were designed for,” Martz stated. “The mission provided valuable flight heritage and demonstrated the maturity of the avionics, power, and software systems that are expected to form the foundation of our satellite platforms.”

Mechanically, the 700 kg flat-panel bus structure is optimized for high-density stacking and batch rocket deployment. It features a payload capacity exceeding 350 kg, two deployable rollout solar arrays, and an in-house developed 10 kW Krypton electric propulsion system. The standard configuration is designed for a 5-year operational lifespan in low Earth orbit (LEO), with future iterations planned to support medium Earth orbit (MEO), geostationary orbit (GEO), and lunar missions.

For advanced computing applications, the platform offers an optional NVIDIA Space-1 Vera Rubin Module. The specialized hardware is tailored to support edge computing, AI inferencing, and advanced signal processing directly in orbit, serving the growing demand for orbital data center constellations.

Ultimately, the high-power satellite division is designed to run parallel to Vast’s primary orbital destination timeline. The company plans to have its single-module Haven-1 station flight-ready in 2027, followed by the rollout of the larger, multi-module Haven-2 station in the early 2030s. By scaling its satellite manufacturing model out of its Long Beach headquarters, Vast aims to solidify the core infrastructure and supply chains necessary to sustain a continuous human and commercial presence in space.

Voyager Technologies signed an agreement to acquire Astrobotic Technology, Inc., the Pittsburgh-based pioneer of commercial lunar delivery, lunar power and reusable rockets.

“We are building the infrastructure foundation that will make America’s permanent presence on the Moon a reality,” said Dylan Taylor, Chairman & CEO, Voyager. “Achieving that vision requires robust operational systems that match the resilience necessary for critical, repeatable missions. With Astrobotic, Voyager is now a lunar platform that will have capability at every infrastructure layer needed to put Americans on the lunar surface and keep them there.”

The acquisition directly supports NASA’s Artemis program and Administrator Jared Isaacman’s commitment to a permanent American presence on the Moon by 2028. Voyager intends to accelerate investment to scale Astrobotic’s lunar and reusable rocket programs in support of America’s Moon Base plans.

Following Voyager’s strategic investment in Max Space’s expandable habitat architecture, the company’s capabilities will span the full arc of lunar operation. This includes lunar mission management, communications and propulsion; surface delivery via Astrobotic’s Peregrine and Griffin landers; surface power through Astrobotic’s LunaGrid solar distribution system; long-duration habitation through Max Space; dust mitigation with Voyager’s clear-dust repellent coating; and in-situ resource production.

“Astrobotic was built to prove that commercial companies can deliver to the Moon,” said John Thornton, CEO, Astrobotic. “Joining Voyager gives that mission the scale and long-term commitment it has been building toward for nearly two decades. Our team, our technology and our homes in Pittsburgh and Mojave remain at the center of what we are building, and now we have a partner with the breadth of capabilities and resources to realize a continuous presence on the Moon.”

Recently announced as NASA’s Moon Base II, Griffin Mission One proceeds on schedule. At acquisition close, Astrobotic’s full portfolio will transition under Voyager. Their Moon Base headquarters in Pittsburgh will serve as the center of Voyager’s lunar program, ensuring the continuity and momentum this work demands.

The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close by early July 2026 for up to approximately $300 million, including contingent consideration, payable in a combination of cash and stock.

The contract includes the delivery of a Level D Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for the EC135 P3 helicopter, with configuration for the P2+ version, the construction of a new training center building, the refurbishment of the existing FTD simulator hall, and post-delivery maintenance support.

The simulator will incorporate Roll-in/Roll-out functionality, allowing additional cockpits for new helicopters in the LPR fleet to be added in the future.

One of the key advantages of simulation-based training is the reduction—by up to 40%—of the number of real flight hours required for training, instruction, and qualification of aircrews.

This type of training also enhances operational safety and helps reduce operating and maintenance costs, both in terms of helicopter technical servicing and fuel consumption, as well as wear and tear on materials, thereby increasing helicopter availability for medical rescue missions.

The system is equipped with a projection system based on 4LED technology, which introduces a fourth infrared light channel, enabling pilots to train using night vision goggles (NVG) while improving image quality. Realism is further enhanced by a highly detailed database of Poland, covering all LPR operational areas—including airports, helipads, hospitals, and other take-off and landing sites—as well as all scenarios required for HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) mission training carried out by LPR, both day and night and under various weather conditions.

The EC135 is one of the most successful light twin-engine helicopters worldwide, widely used in police, medical, and corporate transport operations. The H135 family includes more than 1,600 aircraft delivered to over 300 operators worldwide. The investment is being carried out under Project No. FENX.06.01-IP.03-0001/24, entitled “Acquisition and installation of a Level D Full Flight Simulator (FFS) helicopter training device, together with the construction of training facilities for LPR operational personnel,” within Action FENX.06.01 Health System, Priority FENX.06 Health, of the European Funds for Infrastructure, Climate and Environment Programme 2021–2027.

After a few years in the air, Raquel’s perspective shifted. She realized her journey wasn’t just about climbing the ladder, but about helping others reach the next rung. Inspired by her own instructors—who consistently turned her flight anxiety into quiet confidence—she transitioned into a Flight Instructor (FI) role at BAA Training.

“Instructors set the strong foundations for today’s pilots,” Raquel reflects.

Interestingly, teaching became a reciprocal education. The fresh, unfiltered questions from her student pilots constantly challenge her own assumptions, keeping her sharp and deeply connected to why she fell in love with flying in the first place.

When asked what separates successful pilots from those who wash out, Raquel bypasses clichés like “natural talent” or “passion.” Instead, she points squarely to self-discipline.

Flight training is a grueling obstacle course of dense manuals, procedural memorization, and repetitive drills.

The Reality: The early days are a rough ride with zero room for procrastination.

The Solution: True discipline isn’t about being harsh on yourself; it is the quiet commitment to push through when the tasks become tedious or difficult.

Relocating countries and changing companies is always a gamble, especially in a field where trust and seamless communication are non-negotiable. Yet, joining BAA Training immediately felt right for Raquel

While some aviation academies prioritize numbers over people, Raquel found a culture that beautifully balances rigid professionalism with genuine human connection. The management offers structural security, while the instructors and students maintain an environment that is highly focused, yet remarkably friendly and fun.

As a woman in a traditionally male-dominated field, Raquel quickly dismantles lingering stereotypes about gender and command. She points out that vital pilot traits—like focus, deep respect for procedures, and remaining calm under pressure—have absolutely nothing to do with gender

To young women eyeing the cockpit, her advice is beautifully direct: stop waiting for permission.

The sky tests everyone equally, and the aviation community ultimately respects competence and dedication above all else. From a teenager looking up at the clouds to an instructor shaping the next generation, Raquel has proven that the cockpit belongs to anyone with the discipline to claim it.

Building on the teaming agreement signed earlier this year between the two companies to jointly pursue the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP), this extended collaboration represents a concrete step in further supporting The Royal Canadian Navy and global allies with advanced training and mission readiness capabilities. It will equip operators with the skills and insights needed to counter evolving threats, focusing on complex maritime scenario preparation while enabling continuous capability development and advanced tactics testing to enhance readiness and sustain operational superiority in a rapidly evolving defence landscape.

“Our priority is to ensure global defence forces, including the Royal Canadian Navy, benefit from advanced training, mission system support, and long-term sustainment capabilities,” said Matthew Bromberg, President and Chief Executive Officer, CAE. “Achieving this objective depends on pairing advanced technology with highly skilled crews who can fully leverage their systems and respond decisively in dynamic environments.

The expanded collaboration combines TKMS’s proven submarine design and build expertise with CAE’s leadership in training, simulation, and mission system support, advancing Canada’s “Build-Partner-Buy” framework and strengthening domestic capability. It will also contribute to sustained economic impact in Canada by supporting highly skilled jobs and leveraging CAE’s Canadian industrial footprint, including a supply chain of more than 400 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

“Modern naval operations require highly adaptive training environments that evolve alongside emerging threats,” said Oliver Burkhard, Chief Executive Officer, TKMS. “This agreement with CAE represents an important step in strengthening our collaboration and expanding our ability to deliver integrated naval training and simulation solutions. By combining our expertise, we are well positioned to support operational readiness and long-term capability development for naval forces operating in increasingly complex environments.”

As Canada’s trusted defence partner, CAE remains committed to developing and scaling sovereign training and simulation capabilities across air, land, and naval domains and delivering long-term industrial, economic, and security benefits for Canada and its allies.

The extension enables Magnetic MRO to support a broader range of A320neo operators across Europe, particularly airlines operating mixed-engine fleets.

The expanded approval allows operators to consolidate a wider range of maintenance requirements with a single provider, supporting more efficient planning and reduced coordination effort.

Pratt & Whitney PW1000G-series engines are among the most widely operated powerplants on the A320neo family across Europe,  making broad maintenance support capabilities increasingly important for operators seeking flexibility and efficient fleet planning.

“This enhanced capability allows us to support a substantial and growing segment of the regional fleet,” says Marko Männiste, Managing Director of Magnetic MRO.

“For customers, this means access to a broader range of maintenance services from a single provider, helping simplify fleet support and reduce operational complexity.

From a quality standpoint, the extension required no significant changes to existing processes – a point that reflects well on the maturity of the system already in place.

“The approval extension showed that our existing system was already strong enough to support the increased scope,” says Martti Ärmpalu, Head of Group Quality at Magnetic Group. “The authority audit confirmed that both our processes and our people were well prepared.”

The same quality controls, standards, and oversight that govern Magnetic MRO’s existing approvals will apply across the wider scope. The extension adds breadth without disrupting the operational consistency the team has built.

“With the U145, we are offering our customers an autonomous, uncrewed version of our H145 helicopter – combining the proven airframe, power and useful load of the H145 with the autonomy of a UAS,” said Matthieu Louvot, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. “To develop the U145 and its capabilities as a multi-mission UAS, we will be teaming up with leading autonomous mission partners to further expand the UAS ecosystem in Europe,” he added.

The H145 is the second crewed helicopter Airbus is converting into an uncrewed version, following the VSR700, which is derived from the Cabri G2. The U145 will feature a specialised sensor suite and artificial intelligence for full autonomy. Compared with a crewed H145 helicopter, the U145 will have no physical cockpit, and will include significant adaptations for cargo, such as an integrated nose door including a foldable loading table and a dedicated cargo floor.

With a Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) of 3,800 kg, the U145 is being developed as a mission-agnostic solution for civil and military applications, primarily high-volume cargo supply. Its modular design supports expansion into roles like disaster management, firefighting, armed scouting, surveillance, drone mothership functionality for air launched effects, where Airbus is partnering with MBDA, as well as crewed-uncrewed teaming.

In the United States, Airbus U.S. Space & Defense is, together with its partners Shield AI, L3 Harris and Parry Lab, offering the US Marine Corps a dedicated US development, the MQ-72C, which is a fully autonomous variant of the well proven Lakota UH-72B, tailored to their specific needs.

In total, there are more than 1,800 H145 family helicopters in service for military, parapublic and civil missions, logging a total of more than 8.5 million flight hours. Powered by two Safran Arriel 2E engines, the H145 is equipped with a full authority digital engine control (FADEC). Its particularly low acoustic footprint makes the H145 the quietest helicopter in its class, while its CO2 emissions are the lowest amongst its competitors.