30 May 2017
Neumann Space develops rocket using space junk as fuel
Australian start-up firm Neumann Space has developed the Neumann Drive rocket, which uses space junk as fuel.
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30 May 2017
Earth-i plans to launch commercial video satellite constellation
UK-based satellite company Earth-i has plans to launch and operate commercial constellation to offer both video and imagery.
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30 May 2017
US FAA proposes civil penalty against United Airlines
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a civil penalty of $435,000 against United Airlines for allegedly flying an aircraft that was not in an airworthy condition.
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29 May 2017
Irkut completes first flight of new MC-21-300 commercial aircraft
Russia’s United Aircraft member Irkut has completed the maiden journey of its new MC-21-300 commercial aircraft in a test flight that commenced from the Irkutsk Aviation Plant.
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29 May 2017
Airbus Helicopters starts construction of H135 helicopter assembly line in China
Airbus Helicopters has begun construction of its first assembly line in Qingdao, Shandong Province, eastern China.
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29 May 2017
New Australian UNSW-EC0 satellite deployed into space
The new UNSW-EC0 satellite by the Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research (ACSER) at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has been launched from the International Space Station (ISS).
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25 May 2017
New Zealand launches first rocket from private site
US-based company Rocket Lab has conducted the maiden launch of its Electron rocket from the Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand, marking the world’s first orbital launch from a private facility.
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25 May 2017
Deals this week: Honeywell, Strat Aero, CFM International
Turkish fleet management services provider MNG Jet Aerospace has placed an order with Honeywell International for providing mechanical protection plan (MPP) and avionics protection plan (HAPP) services.
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25 May 2017
Thales delivers new Inmarsat S-band / Hellas Sat 3 satellite to launch site in French Guyana
Thales Alenia Space has delivered a new Inmarsat S-band / Hellas Sat 3 telecommunication satellite to the Kourou launch pad in French Guyana.
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25 May 2017
Alta Devices collaborates with PowerOasis to develop power system reference design for UAVs
US-based Alta Devices has partnered with the UK’s PowerOasis to develop a reference design for integrated solar and lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery power systems for small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).