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Northrop Grumman Successfully Tests a New Solid Rocket Motor Developed in Less Than a Year

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) successfully conducted a full-scale static test fire of a new solid rocket motor that was developed in less than a year as part of its Solid Motor Annual Rocket Technology Demonstrator (SMART Demo). The SMART Demo successfully demonstrated several innovative technologies, alternate manufacturing materials and processes to reduce lead times by 75 percent, including: - - - • Several advanced, long-lead tooling products as well as components of the s...

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Successful Live Fire Demo Clears Path for Spike NLOS Airworthiness Release onto U.S. Apache

Lockheed Martin successfully fired eight Spike NLOS all up rounds (AURs) over the course of five days from the U.S. Apache Echo Model V6 at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. The successful live fire event clears the Spike NLOS Long Range Precision Munitions Directed Requirement (LRPM DR) system for Airworthiness Release (AWR) for the U.S. Apache platform, which paves the way for starting to equip the system onto the U.S. Army's current Apache V6 platforms. “This successful demonstration of...

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The EcoPulse aircraft demonstrator makes first hybrid-electric flight

ï¿½ EcoPulse, the hybrid-electric distributed propulsion aircraft demonstrator jointly developed by Daher, Safran and Airbus to support aviation's decarbonization roadmap, has successfully performed its first flight test in hybrid-electric mode. The demonstrator flew with its ePropellers activated, powered by a battery and a turbogenerator.ï¿½ EcoPulse took off from Tarbes Airport on November 29, at 10:32 hrs CET for a test flight which lasted approximately 100 minutes. ï¿½ During the flight,...

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ESA entrusts Airbus further for Earth observation standard reference TRUTHS mission

Airbus has been awarded the latest phase in the European Space Agency (ESA) TRUTHS mission as part of ESA's Earth Observation Earth Watch programme. The contract covers detailed definition of the mission and payload, and focuses on payload development and de-risking activities with an option for the procurement of long lead time hardware ahead of the full implementation phase following the 2025 ESA Ministerial budget meeting. The contract is worth €109.3 million including options and was s...

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NASA, Partners Launch US Greenhouse Gas Center to Share Climate Data

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, and other United States government leaders unveiled the U.S. Greenhouse Gas Center Monday during the 28th annual United Nations Climate Conference (COP28). “NASA data is essential to making the changes needed on the ground to protect our climate. The U.S. Greenhouse Gas Center is another way the Biden-Harris Administration is working to make critical data available to more people – from...

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ESA's highlights in 2024

ESA has an exciting lineup for 2024. In January, ESA project astronaut Marcus Wandt is set to embark on his first mission to the International Space Station. In April, ESA will oversee the launch of two Galileo navigation satellites by SpaceX, with another two following later in the year. In June and July, ESA will showcase its latest scientific and exploration missions at the ILA International Airshow in Berlin and the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK. ESA's planetary defence...

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Thales completes the acquisition of Imperva, creating a global leader in cybersecurity

- - • With the integration of Imperva starting in January, Thales will help organizations discover and protect sensitive data anywhere, manage access and secure all paths to it - • North America is now the second largest country of operations for Thales - • Imperva is Thales' ninth acquisition in the digital security area over the last nine years, and the second largest in the Group's history after Gemalto - - - Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) announces that it has completed the acquisit...

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Airbus signs contract with the Spanish Ministry of Defence for the acquisition of SIRTAP UAS

Airbus has signed a contract with the Spanish Ministry of Defence for the development and acquisition of SIRTAP, a High Performance Tactical UAS that will reinforce the tactical capabilities of the Spanish Army and the Air and Space Force. This contract includes a total of nine systems, each consisting of three unmanned aerial vehicles and one ground control station. Furthermore, two simulators will be supplied to train the Spanish Armed Forces. “This new technological milestone in the t...

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Xwing and Daedalean Join Forces to Advance AI in Aviation

Xwing, a leading supplier of modular autonomy technology for aviation, and Daedalean AG, a leading developer of safety-critical and certifiable Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems for situational awareness and flight control, yesterday announced a formal collaboration to share data, knowledge, and processes in the field of machine learning and artificial intelligence to accelerate time-to-market and enhance safety. - - Xwing and Daedalean are working closely with the Federal Aviation Adm...

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At your fingertips: Airbus flies a fully automated helicopter with a tablet

Airbus has successfully tested a new simplified human machine interface (HMI) along with advanced autonomous features through a project code-named Vertex. These technologies, developed by Airbus UpNext, are controlled by a touchscreen tablet and aim to simplify mission preparation and management, reduce helicopter pilot workload, and further increase safety. The Airbus Helicopters' FlightLab flew fully automated from lift-off, taxi, takeoff, cruise, approach and then landing during a one...

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Thales - Elettronica joint company SIGEN aboard the Horizon frigates for the modernization of the Electronic Warfare system

Following the signing of the contract between OCCAR and Naviris (a Fincantieri and Naval Group joint venture) for the Mid-Life Upgrade of the four Horizon-class units in service with the Italian and French navies, a sub-contract was signed in August 2023 between SIGEN (a consortium between Elettronica and Thales) and Naviris for the modernization of the Electronic Warfare (EW) system. This contract represents a continuation of what has already been successfully initiated in the Horizon an...

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Strengthened Global Framework for Accelerating Aviation's Decarbonization

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) looks forward to governments delivering the supportive policies needed to enable aviation's decarbonization, as agreed at theï¿½Third Conference on Aviation Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3) hosted by The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Dubai. CAAF/3 delivered critical agreement on: - - - • A global framework to promote Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in all geographies around the world. The aim isï¿½that aviation fue...

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NASA Administrator to Travel to India, UAE; Discuss Space Cooperation

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will travel to India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a series of meetings with key government officials. Nelson also will meet with space officials in both countries to deepen bilateral cooperation across a broad range of innovation and research-related areas, especially in human exploration and Earth science. The visit to India fulfills a commitment through the United States and India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology spearheaded by Pre...

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Airbus awarded UK Space Agency grant to develop Space Catalyst in Stevenage

Airbus Defence and Space in the UK has been awarded £3.9 million from the UK Space Agency (UKSA) to create a space and connectivity catalyst at its headquarters in Stevenage. Airbus will create a range of facilities at its 14 acre site available to new and existing space players to encourage growth in the wider space ecosystem. The new Space Catalyst will be part of Airbus' Community for Space Prosperity (CUSP) programme which aims to grow the activity of the UK space supply chain, researc...

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Centaurium UAS and Thales join forces to open Swiss skies to long-range drone operations

- - • Centaurium UAS and Thales have signed a cooperation agreement to conduct a test campaign with a view to authorising the use of Thales'sï¿½ UAS100 ï¿½drone for long-range operations in Switzerland. - • The UAS100 is ideal for civil and governmental monitoring, surveillance and alert missions. - • Combining world-class flight safety performance with the compact design required for drones, the Thales system has an operating range of more than 100 km and complies with certification criteria fo...

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Viasat's Broadband Arctic Extension Closer as Spacecraft Complete Key Tests

Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, has announced the second satellite in the upcoming Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission has completed thermal vacuum testing at Northrop Grumman's Dulles, VA, site: a significant milestone as the project looks to connect the Arctic region with high speed broadband in the second half of 2024.ï¿½ The mission, led by the Space Norway subsidiary Heosat, will see two satellites deployed in a highly elliptical orbit (HEO) in...

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Marie Owens Thomsen's Opening Remarks at ICAO CAAF/3

Dear Mr. President, Distinguished State Representatives, Members of the ICAO Council, Secretariat, and industry colleagues, - - It is my pleasure to join you here in representation of over 300 airlines globally. - - In June this year, following on ICAO's Assembly resolution A41-21 on a collective Long Term Aspirational Goal for international aviation CO2 emissions, IATA published five roadmaps that describe potential trajectories, covering 130 milestones, which must be achieved to meet our g...

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SMBC Aviation Capital orders 60 A320neo Family aircraft

Leading aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital has ordered a further 60 A320neo Family aircraft taking its total for the type to nearly 340 aircraft purchased directly from Airbus. Together with its existing orders for the A320neo Family, this new one ensures SMBC Aviation Capital will have a continuous delivery stream to beyond the end of the decade, deepening Airbus and SMBC Aviation Capital's long standing strategic partnership on the A320neo Family programme. With its unbeatable seat...

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Uzbekistan Airways digitalizes flight operations to drive efficiency and greater agility

As part of its strategy to streamline flight operations by leveraging the latest technologies, Uzbekistan Airways has signed up to deploy SITAï¿½ Mission Watch. The solution will drive greater agility and efficiency, including annual savings of over US$ 600,000 in weather-related incidence avoidance and 300 tons of fuel. SITA Mission Watch is a next-generation flight tracking tool used by dispatchers and operational teams. It aggregates and automates aircraft positions combined with real-tim...

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Derco and Aerostar S.A. Sign Agreement in Support of Romanian Air Force F-16 Fleet

Derco, a Lockheed Martin Company, signed an agreement with Aerostar S.A. to repair landing gear, wheels and brakes in support of the Romanian Air Force F-16 fleet, reducing lead times and improving logistics for mission readiness. Through specialized tooling, equipment, technical documentation and training provided by Derco, Aerostar will be equipped with the knowledge and skillset to successfully repair F-16 components. “We're proud to be the latest Lockheed Martin business to partner w...

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Bombardier Announces Closing of its New Issuance of Senior Notes due 2030

Bombardier Inc. (“Bombardier”) announced that it has successfully closed its previously announced offering of US$ 750 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2030 (the “New Notes”). The New Notes carry a coupon of 8.750% per annum, mature on November 15, 2030 and were sold ï¿½ at 100.000% of par. Bombardier intends to use the proceeds of the offering of the New Notes, together with cash on hand, (i)ï¿½to fund the redemption of all of its outstanding 7.50% Senior Notes due 2025,...

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Telenor Group sells Telenor Satellite to Space Norway

The sales price is NOK 2.36 billion on an enterprise value basis. As Space Norway is wholly owned by the Norwegian Government, the transaction is subject to approval by the Norwegian Parliament. Closing of the transaction is expected in January 2024. “For more than 20 years, we have served our customers with premium, high-quality broadcasting and data services via satellite. Now the time has come for a new era for Telenor Satellite. With Space Norway, Telenor Satellite will have an indust...

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Emirates orders 15 more Airbus A350-900s

Emirates has signed an order for an additional 15 A350-900s at the Dubai Airshow, taking its total order to 65 aircraft.ï¿½ HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Groupï¿½said, “The A350-900s will add to our fleet mix and we are pleased to announce additional orders for this aircraft type. We plan to deploy our A350s to serve a range of new markets including long-haul missions of up to 15 hours flying time from Dubai. We will work closely with...

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Going for the GUSTO in Antarctica

NASA's Wallops Flight Facility C-130 aircraft, shown in this image from Oct. 28, 2023, delivered the agency's Galactic/Extragalactic ULDB Spectroscopic Terahertz Observatory (GUSTO) payload to McMurdo Station, Antarctica. This was the first mission to Antarctica for the plane. The GUSTO mission, launching aboard a football-stadium-sized, zero-pressure scientific balloonï¿½in December 2023, will fly an Ultralong-Duration Balloon (ULDB) carrying a telescope with carbon, oxygen, and nitroge...

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Horsburgh & Scott Acquires Excel Gear Company in Roscoe, Illinois

Horsburgh & Scott, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of custom-engineered gearing solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Excel Gear Company, a renowned precision gear manufacturer located in Roscoe, Illinois. This strategic merger strengthens Horsburgh & Scott's position in the gear industry and enhances its ability to provide innovative solutions to customers worldwide. Excel Gear Company, established in 1983, has earned a reputation for excellence in precisio...

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