6 July 2016
Three new crew members on way to International Space Station
Three new crew members are travelling to the International Space Station (ISS) after launching from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Wednesday.
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6 July 2016
Airbus struggles behind Boeing in aircraft orders in first half of this year
European plane manufacturer Airbus is behind competitor US-based Boeing in terms of aircraft orders in the first half of this year, ahead of the UK-based Farnborough Airshow next week.
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6 July 2016
Two killed after experimental Bell helicopter crashes in Texas
Two crew members have died after a twin-engine Bell helicopter crashed and burned during a test flight after taking off from the XworX facility in Arlington, Texas, US.
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5 July 2016
DJI impoves geofencing system in DJI Go app
Manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles DJI has improved its geofencing system in the latest update of its GO app, which controls its Phantom and Inspire aerial platforms.
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5 July 2016
TSB finds overheated engine caused Bombardier CSeries aircraft fire
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has found that an error in an engine oil feed tube seal led to a turbine rotor failure and subsequent fire during Bombardier's...
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4 July 2016
Thai Airways International’s first A350 XWB to begin ground and flight tests
Thai Airways International's (THAI) first A350 XWB has rolled out from cabin furnishing and engine installation process at the Airbus final assembly line in Toulouse, France.
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4 July 2016
PPG secures FAA approval to repaid cockpit windows for A320 aircraft family
PPG has secured approval of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to repair sliding and aft fixed cockpit windows for Airbus A320 aircraft family, leading to cost savings for airlines...
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4 July 2016
Nasa’s Juno spacecraft placed into elliptical polar orbit around Jupiter
Nasa's Juno spacecraft was placed into elliptical polar orbit around Jupiter following a five-year, 1.76-billion mile journey.
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3 July 2016
China refuels satellite in orbit
China has become one of the few countries to successfully refuel satellites in space.
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30 June 2016
Deals this week: Air Canada, SES, Airbus
Air Canada has finalised a $3.8bn order for the purchase of 45 firm CS300 aircraft from Bombardier.