Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
LAFAYETTE, Colo. – Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT), a small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider for RTX (NYSE: RTX), has introduced its latest and largest spacecraft bus, the Saturn-400, designed to deliver greater flexibility, payload capacity, and reliability for complex space missions. The Saturn-400 can accommodate payloads of up to 600 kg, depending on the […]
SION, Switzerland / DENVER, Colorado / HAMPTONS, New York – H55’s electric aircraft has demonstrated a groundbreaking reduction in noise pollution, flying so quietly that it evaded half of the official noise-monitoring sensors during a test at a major U.S. airport. On 11 July 2025, the Bristell B23 Energic, powered by H55’s certified electric propulsion
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GENEVA – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has signed an agreement with software company Chooose to expand market access to IATA CO2 Connect emissions data. Airlines managing their Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programmes through Chooose can now deliver IATA CO2 Connect’s trusted data—derived from operational inputs across more than 70 airlines and aligned with
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WICHITA – Bell Textron has appointed a new general manager in Wichita to oversee the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program, as the U.S. Army accelerates its plans to replace its ageing Black Hawk fleet. Adam Blackford, now leading Bell Wichita, confirmed that fuselage work for the program will begin sooner than expected. The
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HONG KONG – Cathay Pacific has placed an additional order for 14 Boeing 777-9 passenger jets, bringing its total commitment to 35 aircraft. This makes the Hong Kong-based carrier the largest 777-9 operator in the Asia-Pacific region. The new generation widebody aircraft is designed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by 20% and noise by
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Tokyo & Santa Cruz, CA – ANA Holdings (ANA HD) and Joby Aviation have announced an ambitious expansion of their partnership to accelerate the launch of electric air taxi services in Japan. The companies plan to establish a joint venture and deploy more than 100 Joby eVTOL aircraft, beginning with a phased rollout in Tokyo.
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AMSTERDAM/DUBLIN/LONDON/SINGAPORE – TrueNoord has delivered a factory-new ATR42-600 (MSN 1801) to Afrijet Business Service S.A., operating as FLYGABON, on a long-term operating lease. This delivery completes Afrijet’s transition from ATR-500 series aircraft to the latest-generation ATR-600 turboprops, establishing the airline as the operator of the youngest ATR-600 fleet in Africa. The aircraft is TrueNoord’s first
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ROME – Leonardo has signed an agreement to acquire Iveco Defence, a division of the Iveco Group, for an enterprise value of €1.7 billion, reinforcing its role as a leading player in the European land defence sector. The transaction, to be financed through available cash resources, is expected to close in the first quarter of
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MESA, Arizona – Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has opened its newest Technical Training Center (TTC) in Mesa, reinforcing its commitment to workforce development and customer support for its growing global fleet. The facility is the second of its kind for Gulfstream, complementing the original centre established at its Savannah, Georgia, headquarters in 2015. The new Mesa
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HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – L3Harris Technologies has officially opened its newest Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) production site, the Advanced Manufacturing Facility – South (AMF-South), signalling major growth in missile defence and advanced manufacturing capabilities. The company showcased the state-of-the-art facility to local and state leaders, alongside key customers, during an event on 4 August 2025. Spanning
L3HARRIS EXPANDS HUNTSVILLE SOLID ROCKET MOTOR FACILITY TO MEET RISING DEFENCE DEMANDSRead More »
