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Satellites & Spacecraft / Space Systems

France’s Defence Innovation Agency Taps Dark for Space Defence Interception

November 22, 2024November 21, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone and Carter Palmer

The Defence Innovation Agency (DIA) has launched Salazar, a new study to explore space defense capabilities. In partnership with the French startup Dark, the DIA will simulate light-Earth orbit (LEO) …

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Urban Air Mobility

Electra Unveils EL9 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

November 14, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

Electra.aero, Inc. recently unveiled the design of its EL9, a nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft. This piloted aircraft utilizes electric and turbine power for takeoff and flight, aiming to be a sustainable …

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Urban Air Mobility

Archer’s Midnight Aircraft to Power Soracle’s Japanese Air Taxi Service

November 12, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

Archer Aviation and Soracle Corporation, a joint venture newly established by Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation, signed agreements to bring advanced air mobility (AAM) services to Japan. Soracle plans to …

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Satellites & Spacecraft / Space Systems

UK Invests £40M in Juno Advanced Satellite to Boost Military Space Capabilities

November 8, 2024November 6, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is set to bolster its military capabilities with the latest space technology. A new £40 million deal with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) will …

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Aviation / Civil Aircraft

CAE Expands Business Aviation Training with Majority Stake in SIMCOM

November 5, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

CAE announced it will increase its ownership stake in SIMCOM Aviation Training (SIMCOM) by purchasing a majority of shares from Volo Sicuro for $230 million. The transaction, expected to close …

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Launch Vehicles & Manned Platforms / Space Systems

SpaceX Lands Major Launch Contracts from U.S. Space Force

October 25, 2024October 24, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone and Carter Palmer

SpaceX has secured two significant launch contracts from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 program. These Launch Service Task …

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Satellites & Spacecraft / Space Systems

Airbus Defence and Space Restructures Cutting 2,500 Jobs

October 18, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

Airbus Defence and Space plans to cut 2,500 jobs by mid-2026, citing a challenging business climate in its space systems division. This decision is primarily driven by significant financial losses …

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Aviation / Civil Aircraft

FDH Aero Expands Partnership with COMAC for C919 Single-Aisle Jetliner

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

FDH Aero has deepened its collaboration with Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). The company has signed a strategic partnership agreement with COMAC and a long-term contract with its subsidiary, …

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Satellites & Spacecraft / Space Systems

Aerospacelab Expands into the U.S. with New Manufacturing Facility

September 9, 2024September 6, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

Aerospacelab, a Belgian manufacturer of small satellites, has officially opened its first facility in the United States. Located in Torrance, California, the new facility will significantly increase the company’s production …

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Satellites & Spacecraft / Space Systems

Lockheed Martin Acquires Terran Orbital in $450 Million Deal

August 16, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

In a move to bolster its position in the rapidly growing space sector, Lockheed Martin has agreed to acquire Terran Orbital in a deal valued at $450 million.  By integrating …

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