17 December 2014
Boeing begins work on 777X composites centre in Missouri, US
Boeing has started construction of a composites centre for twin-aisle 777X aircraft in St Louis, Missouri, US.
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17 December 2014
ISRO completes experimental test flight of GSLV Mk-III with crew module
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has completed the first experimental test-flight of its heaviest rocket, GSLV Mk-III or LVM3, with a crew module.
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17 December 2014
Dassault Aviation rolls-out first Falcon 8X business jet
Dassault Aviation has rolled-out the first ultra-long range Falcon 8X, the newest addition to its business jet portfolio.
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16 December 2014
Boeing to install GE Aviation’s avionics and electrical power systems on 777X aircraft
Boeing has selected GE Aviation to provide common core avionics and electrical power systems for its twin-aisle 777X aircraft.
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16 December 2014
Aerojet Rocketdyne successfully tests 3D-printed propulsion system
Aerojet Rocketdyne has completed the hot-fire test of its 3D-printed MPS-120 CubeSat high-impulse adaptable modular propulsion system.
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16 December 2014
SpaceX secures Nasa’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite contract
SpaceX has secured an $87m contract from Nasa to provide launch services for the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission.
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15 December 2014
Russia denies Sweden’s claims of near-collision of military plane with civilian aircraft
Russia has denied claims that one of its military planes flew close to a Swedish civilian aircraft, forcing the commercial airliner to change its flight path.
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15 December 2014
Nasa tests AStar for efficient use of airspace
Researchers from Nasa Airspace Systems Program have tested the Airborne Spacing for Terminal Arrival Routes (AStar) software that is aimed at efficient use of airspace by pilots.
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15 December 2014
Alcoa to acquire aircraft engine components maker TITAL
Alcoa has signed a deal to acquire TITAL, a producer of titanium and aluminium structural castings for aircraft engines and airframes.
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15 December 2014
AirAsia X places $15bn order for 55 Airbus A330neo aircraft
Low-cost airline AirAsia X has finalised a $15bn order for 55 Airbus A330neo airliners, becoming the biggest customer for A330 aircraft with 91 on order.