15 February 2015
SES selects Airbus to build SES-14 communication satellite
SES has awarded a contract to Airbus Defence and Space to build an SES-14 comunications satellite.
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15 February 2015
FAA proposes new rules for commercial drone operations in US
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed new regulations on the commercial use of small drones in the country.
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15 February 2015
Luxair to buy five Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft
Luxair Société Luxembourgeoise de Navigation Aérienne (Luxair) has signed a deal to buy three Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft, with an option for two additional aircraft.
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12 February 2015
Transavia places $1.6bn order for next-generation 737-800 aircraft
Air France KLM's wholly-owned subsidiary Transavia has placed a $1.6bn firm order for 17 next-generation 737-800s, with an option for three aircraft.
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12 February 2015
Telenor’s THOR 7 satellite prepares to reach European spaceport for launch
Telenor Satellite Broadcasting's (TSB) THOR 7 satellite has completed manufacture and testing at Space Systems/Loral, and is preparing to reach the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana next week.
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12 February 2015
Virgin Galactic to manage satellite launcher programme at new plant in California, US
Virgin Galactic has opened a new facility in California, US, to manage design and manufacturing activities of its small satellite launch vehicle, LauncherOne.
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12 February 2015
Japan Airlines selects Pratt & Whitney’s PW1200G engines for Mitsubishi Regional Jets
Japan Airlines (JAL) has selected Pratt & Whitney's PW1200G engines to power its recently ordered 32 Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) aircraft.
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11 February 2015
ESA’s Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle completes re-entry flight
ESA's Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle (IXV) has completed its mission to study re-entry capability for future reusable space transportation.
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11 February 2015
Space X’s Falcon 9 launches deep space solar monitoring satellite
Space X's Falcon 9 rocket has launched the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite into space from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, US.
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11 February 2015
Aerospace manufacturers shifting investment to US, says ICF International
Aerospace manufacturers are reportedly moving their manufacturing investments to the US, according to the latest data from consultancy firm ICF International.