Airbus increases its UK innovation footprint to develop new hydrogen technologies
Filton, 25 May 2022 – Airbus is strengthening its presence in the UK with the launch of a Zero Emission Development Centre (ZEDC) for hydrogen…
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Tracking China’s Hypersonic Missiles
Chinese military researchers are reportedly working on methods to disrupt or eliminate SpaceX’s Starlink satellites if they threaten national security. China must acquire the capability…
NASA, Boeing Complete Starliner Uncrewed Flight Test to International Space Station
NASA and Boeing safely landed the company’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft Wednesday in the desert of the western United States, completing the uncrewed Orbital Flight Test-2…
Dutch Fokker D.XXI first flight
In the evening of May 23 2022 was the first flight of the newly built Fokker D.XXI with in the cockpit Jack van Egmond jr….
Lybian Air Force orders Hürkuş C
On 19 May 2022, the Chief of Staff of the Libyan Air Force, major General Mohammed Al-Sifaw Qujil, signed a contract with Turkish Aerospace Industries…
Boeing Starts New A-10 Wing Deliveries to U.S. Air Force
– First wing set delivered under new contract – Upgraded wings offer improved capability for Thunderbolt fleet OGDEN, Utah, May 25, 2022 — Boeing, in…
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines Announce Order for Five 777 Freighters
— Africa’s largest cargo operator expands its 777 Freighter fleet to support near-term cargo demand SEATTLE, May 25, 2022 – Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines today…
Airbus Polar Ice and Snow monitoring mission CRISTAL on track
Airbus-built Copernicus satellite successfully passes Preliminary Design Review CRISTAL will measure sea ice thickness and ice sheet elevations Friedrichshafen, 24 May 2022 – The Copernicus…
Leonardo opens new Paris helicopter service center as commercial helicopter fleet grows stronger in Central Europe
The centre will be located at Paris-Le Bourget Airport and began operations in April, providing support for the AW109, AW169 and AW139 Future plans include the…
Pratt & Whitney Canada Selects H55 as Battery Technology Collaborator for Regional Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator Program
LONGUEUIL, Quebec, May 19, 2022 – Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, today announced that H55 S.A. has been…
Swiss to sign deal to buy F-35 fighters before referendum
ZURICH, May 18 (Reuters) – The Swiss government will sign a contract by the end of March to buy 36 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II…
International Airlines Group Finalizes Agreement for Up to 150 737 Jets
— Purchase includes firm order and options for 737-8-200 and 737-10 airplanes — IAG selects the high-capacity and largest 737 citing airplane’s additional seats and…