8 September 2014
Lockheed Martin upgrades A2100 satellite platform
Lockheed Martin has upgraded its A2100 family of satellites in line with efforts to reduce costs and accelerate delivery timelines.
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8 September 2014
Boeing unveils 737 MAX 200 aircraft
Boeing has unveiled a newest addition to its 737 MAX family of aircraft, the 737 MAX 200, which can accommodate up to 200 passengers.
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8 September 2014
Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 crashed after hit by high-energy objects, says Dutch experts
A preliminary report by the Dutch Safety Board into the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which crashed over eastern Ukraine, has stated the aircraft broke-up in mid-air after being hit by...
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7 September 2014
SpaceX launches AsiaSat 6 communications satellite
SpaceX has successfully launched Asia Satellite Telecommunications' AsiaSat 6 communications satellite from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, US, aboard its Falcon 9 rocket.
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7 September 2014
Bombardier resumes CSeries test flights
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has resumed flight testing of CSeries aircraft following a gap of more than three months due to a major failure in the FTV1 engine.
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7 September 2014
Boeing and Ryanair close to finalising $10bn aircraft deal
Irish low-cost airline Ryanair is reportedly close to finalising a $10bn deal with Boeing for the new 737 MAX aircraft.
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4 September 2014
GE Aviation considering plans to build ceramics-based engine components plant
General Electric’s GE Aviation unit is reportedly considering plans to build a second ceramics-based components manufacturing facility to meet the increasing demand for its newest commercial jet engines.
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4 September 2014
Nasa to launch 3D printer to space this month
The National Aeronautics & Space Administration (Nasa) is reportedly preparing to send a first-of-its-kind 3D printer to the International Space Station (ISS) as early as 19 September.
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4 September 2014
Demand for new aircraft in China to reach 6,020 by 2033, says Boeing’s report
A report by Boeing has forecast that demand for new aeroplanes in China will reach 6,020 over the next 20 years.
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3 September 2014
Airbus Defence and Space to expand satellite communication services in Australia and Pacific
Airbus Defence and Space has partnered with satellite operator SES to expand its satellite communications offerings in Australia and Pacific region with the launch of new services.