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In a surprising turn of events, Textron Aviation has announced that it will be participating in the 2024 NBAA-BACE convention after previously opting out. The company’s decision comes in response …
Textron Aviation Reverses Course, to Participate in NBAA-BACE Read More
Despite its size, Israel has a long history of launching satellites into orbit using its own domestically-developed Shavit rocket. While Israel may not be considered a major space power, it …
Behind the Scenes: Israel’s Space Program Read More
Toyota Motor Corp plans to invest an additional $500 million in California-based electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation Inc. The funds would be used to support certification and commercial production …
Toyota to Make Additional Investment in Joby Aviation Read More
German eVTOL startup Lilium Jet has announced that the production model of its flagship platform has successfully cleared its first all systems power-on test, a critical threshold that opens the …
Lilium Jet Clears Power-On Milestone Read More
A Look at the World’s Leading PNT Constellations. Knowing where one is on the planet is something taken for granted nowadays thanks to the PNT (Positioning, Navigation and Timing) constellations …
Global Navigation Satellite Systems: A Modern Necessity Read More A strike has commenced at Textron Aviation after members of the International Association of Machinists (IAM) Local Lodge 774 District 70 rejected the company’s latest contract proposal. The strike, which …
Machinists Strike at Textron Aviation Read More
Slow deliveries in August – orders mixed. Cathay Pacific books 30 A330-900s In August, deliveries were slow and orders mixed. On the orders front, the highlight was Cathay Pacifics order …
Airbus and Boeing Report August 2024 Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries Read More
Boeing’s Starliner has been in the news recently for undesirable reasons. Between helium leaks, issues with thrusters and stranded astronauts due to Starliner’s troubles, it seems Boeing is bearing the …
Boeing Starliner’s troubles illustrate difficulties inherent in space travel Read More
Hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer Heart Aerospace has unveiled its first full-scale demonstrator airplane, representing a significant milestone in the development of the company’s ES-30 hybrid-electric regional aircraft. The demonstrator, which has …
Heart Aerospace Unveils Full-Scale Demonstrator for ES-30 Program Read More
Boeing’s machinists in the Puget Sound area are set to go on strike after overwhelmingly rejecting a new four-year employment contract. The decision follows a union vote on September …
Boeing Machinists Reject Contract Offer and Vote to Strike Read More