22 January 2015
SES selects Arianespace to launch SES-12 communications satellite
Luxembourg-based commercial satellite operator SES has selected Arianespace to launch its first all-electric communications satellite, SES-12.
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22 January 2015
Nasa and ATK prepare for static-fire test of SLS booster qualification motor
Nasa and ATK have installed the first Space Launch System (SLS) booster qualification motor, QM-1, in a test stand in Utah in preparations for its static-fire test in March.
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22 January 2015
Horizon Air to buy two Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft
Horizon Air Industries, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, has signed a deal to purchase two Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft.
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22 January 2015
Inmarsat prepares to launch Inmarsat-5 F2 in February
UK satellite telecommunications firm Inmarsat is preparing to launch its Inmarsat-5 F2 (I-5 F2) satellite on 1 February.
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21 January 2015
Australia seeks proposals for potential recovery of Flight MH370
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is seeking proposals from organisations to prepare for potential recovery of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
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21 January 2015
Nasa and Microsoft develop tool for virtual exploration on Mars
Nasa has partnered with tech giant Microsoft to develop a new software, OnSight, to work virtually on Mars with the Curiosity rover.
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21 January 2015
MTU Maintenance gets €200m engine overhaul contract from Japan’s Solaseed Air
Engine MRO service provider MTU Maintenance has secured a €200m contract from Japanese low-cost carrier Solaseed Air to provide maintenance services for its 24 CFM56-7B and 7BE engines on Boeing...
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21 January 2015
International Airfinance signs deal to buy Airbus A330-200 aircraft
Dubai-based International Airfinance (IAFC) has signed a deal with Airbus to buy five wide-body A330-200 aircraft, with an option to purchase another four.
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20 January 2015
United Airlines looks to change ten Boeing 787 ordered for 777-300ERs
United Airlines (UAL) is reportedly planning to swap at least ten of its ordered 787 Dreamliners for the 777-300ER aircraft.
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20 January 2015
SpaceX raises $1bn to fund space and satellite technologies
Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) has raised $1bn through a financing round with Google and Fidelity Investments.