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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 …
Electra Unveils EL9 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Read More
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 …
Archer’s Midnight Aircraft to Power Soracle’s Japanese Air Taxi Service Read More
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 …
UK Invests £40M in Juno Advanced Satellite to Boost Military Space Capabilities Read More
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 …
CAE Expands Business Aviation Training with Majority Stake in SIMCOM Read More
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 …
SpaceX Lands Major Launch Contracts from U.S. Space Force Read More
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 …
Airbus Defence and Space Restructures Cutting 2,500 Jobs Read More
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, …
FDH Aero Expands Partnership with COMAC for C919 Single-Aisle Jetliner Read More
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 …
Aerospacelab Expands into the U.S. with New Manufacturing Facility Read More
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 …
Lockheed Martin Acquires Terran Orbital in $450 Million Deal Read More
Electra.aero Inc. successfully demonstracted its EL-2 Goldfinch hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) technology demonstrator aircraft at NASA’s Langley Research Center on July 15th. The achievement marks the first flight …
Electra Demonstrates eSTOL Aircraft Capabilities at NASA Langley Read More