MTU predicts civil maintenance business growth in 2021, commercial engine manufacturing revenue to remain flat
This article was published on: December15,2020 7:09 AM
MTU foresees substantial growth for its civilian maintenance business in 2021, while commercial engine manufacturing revenue is set to remain flat. The German engine subassembly manufacturer and maintenance provider gave its “initial outlook for 2021”, as part of a capital market day in November. Noting the company’s “strong position” for narrowbody engine MRO and aRead More
SpaceX launches Dragon cargo spacecraft with experiments and supplies to ISS
This article was published on: December13,2020 8:14 AM
SpaceX launched the first of a new generation of Dragon cargo spacecraft Dec. 6, carrying experiments and supplies to the International Space Station. The SpaceX Falcon 9 lifted off from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex (LC) 39A after a one-day delay caused by weather. It deployed the Dragon cargo spacecraft nearly 12 minutes after liftoff.Read More
China moves forward with Long March 9 for crewed lunar, robotic deep space exploration and space infrastructure
This article was published on: December13,2020 8:11 AM
China is pressing ahead with the Long March 9 super heavy launch vehicle for crewed lunar, robotic deep space exploration and space infrastructure. The massive rocket is in the research and development stage with a test launch planned for around 2030, said Xu Hongliang, secretary-general of the China National Space Administration, speaking at the WenchangRead More
Aevum launches Ravn X, drone aircraft for smallsat launch system
This article was published on: December13,2020 8:06 AM
Air-launch startup Aevum recently unveiled Ravn X, the drone aircraft that will serve as the first stage of its smallsat launch system. Aevum, a four-year-old company based in Huntsville, Alabama, is positioning Ravn X to compete in the increasingly crowded small launch market, promising fast-response service enabled by an autonomous aircraft that can take offRead More
Bombardier’s Learjet 75 Liberty enters service
This article was published on: December13,2020 8:02 AM
Bombardier is delighted to announce that the newest addition to its diverse business jet portfolio, the Learjet 75 Liberty light jet, is now in service with the first delivery to long-time Learjet operator Alex Lyon & Son, an auctioneering firm that operates throughout the United States and beyond. “The Learjet 75 Liberty is a value-addedRead More
US Space Force sees “huge opportunity” in developed technologies and services
This article was published on: December13,2020 7:57 AM
The US Space Force sees a “huge opportunity” to buy commercially developed technologies and services, said Gen. John “Jay” Raymond, chief of space operations. Speaking at a US Chamber of Commerce space conference, Raymond said the private sector is making large investments in technologies the government needs, and the military has a role to playRead More
Germany becomes 1st buyer for advanced GPS equipment under Foreign Military Sales program
This article was published on: December13,2020 7:55 AM
Germany has ordered jam-resistant Global Positioning System receivers from the United States military, becoming the first buyer of the advanced GPS user equipment under the Foreign Military Sales program, the US Space and Missile Systems Center announced. Foreign Military Sales is the US government’s program for transferring defense articles, services, and training to international partners.Read More
Etihad launches carbon offset program in ME
This article was published on: December13,2020 7:51 AM
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has committed to purchasing carbon offsets, to completely neutralize the CO2 emissions of its flagship ‘Greenliner’ 787-10 aircraft for a full year of operations in 2021. The initiative is the start of the airline’s journey to reduce CO2 emissions to 50 percent of 2019 levels by 2035,Read More
