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NASA has officially unveiled the X-70 Fractal, its newest experimental aircraft, at the UP.Summit in Florida. Described as a crewed, rapidly reconfigurable research platform, the aircraft is designed to push the boundaries of advanced aviation technology — a reminder that aerospace ambition didn't stop with the shuttle era.
Shifting north, Alexander MacDonald, formerly NASA's chief economist, has been appointed president of the Canadian Space Agency. It's a notable cross-border move that signals Canada may be looking to sharpen its economic lens on space policy — and perhaps deepen ties with American aerospace institutions at a complicated diplomatic moment.
And in a story that raises real questions about the AI spending boom, Apple is reportedly pulling back on internal AI budgets for its engineering teams. That's significant coming from one of the world's most valuable companies. Whether this reflects financial discipline, a strategic pivot, or quiet doubts about return on investment, it's a data point the industry will be watching closely.
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