NASA has successfully tested drone-based micrometeorology technology to enhance fire forecasting and response. Conducted in Missoula, Montana, the FireSense project trial aimed to improve localized weather predictions, crucial for understanding and mitigating wildfire behavior. Equipped with wind sensors, NASA’s Alta X quadcopter provided precise meteorological data to support fire management agencies. Wind is a key […]
Author: Judith Rodokanakis
Additional Boeing 777 freighter flights support peak-season demand, reinforcing Kenya’s position as a global floriculture hub. Nairobi, 13 February 2025 – Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air freight carrier, has transported 1,600 tonnes of fresh-cut red roses from Kenya in time for Valentine’s Day, ensuring timely delivery to global markets. The shipment, equivalent to
QATAR AIRWAYS CARGO TRANSPORTS 25 MILLION KENYAN ROSES FOR VALENTINE’S DAYRead More »
Japan becomes the fourth global customer to adopt the advanced Block II configuration, enhancing its military airlift capability. Philadelphia, 13 February 2025 – The Japan Self-Defence Forces (JSDF) has placed an order for 17 Boeing CH-47JA Block II Chinook Extended Range helicopters, marking a significant step in modernising its heavy-lift fleet. This acquisition will replace
JAPAN ORDERS 17 BOEING CH-47JA BLOCK II CHINOOKS TO MODERNISE HEAVY-LIFT FLEETRead More »
K2 Space is redefining satellite capabilities with a high-power, cost-effective platform for multi-orbit applications. Torrance, California – February 13, 2025 – K2 Space has announced the successful closure of a $110 million Series B funding round, marking a significant milestone in the company’s mission to revolutionise satellite technology. The funding, co-led by Lightspeed Venture Partners
K2 SPACE SECURES $110M SERIES B AND ACHIEVES IN-SPACE DEMONSTRATION SUCCESSRead More »
GENEVA – 13 February 2025 – SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, has launched an innovative new global messaging solution which will help redefine the way ATC communications works. SITA ATC Connect allows the sharing of flight information with air navigation service providers (ANSPs) quickly and securely worldwide. It provides streamlined communications to
SITA’S NEW GLOBAL SOLUTION REDEFINES THE FUTURE OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL MESSAGINGRead More »
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. February 12, 2025 – In response to strong demand for Gogo Galileo HDX, StandardAero is developing an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for select Bombardier Challenger 600 & Global series aircraft models with estimated availability this year. Gogo Galileo, the latest innovation from Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO), will provide operators worldwide with
Airbus conducted the demonstration at the Czech airport of Písek-Krašovice together with Primoco, a leading manufacturer of medium-sized UAVs. In one scenario, operators at the Airbus ground station sent two Primoco One 150 UAVs to a predetermined target area. Airbus’ teaming intelligence software assigned each of the UAVs its own surveillance area. Using AI-based automatic
AIRBUS TEAMS UP UNCREWED AIRCRAFT PRIMOCO UAV TO FLY JOINT SURVEILLANCE MISSIONSRead More »
Brasília, Brazil, February 12, 2025 – Embraer (NYSE: ERJ / B3: EMBR3), a global leader in the aerospace industry, announced today its plans to invest approximately US$ 3.5 billion by 2030 during the ceremony for “Mission 6 of the New Industry Brazil (Nova Indústria Brasil/NIB) – Technologies of interest for national sovereignty and defense,” held
EMBRAER INTENDS TO INVEST US$ 3.5 BILLION BY 2030Read More »
HONG KONG, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hong Kong Airlines is pleased to announce the latest development of its network expansion, with the introduction of a new direct service to Sydney, Australia, set to commence on 20 June 2025. This will make Hong Kong Airlines the second Hong Kong-based airline to operate this popular route,
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Denver, February, 2025 – Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has achieved a major design milestone in its support of the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command’s upcoming Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) Service Life Extension (SLE) program. The successful completion of an Early Design Review (EDR) confirms the readiness of Lockheed Martin’s satellite design, ensuring
LOCKHEED MARTIN ADVANCES SECURE MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS WITH MUOS SATELLITE MILESTONERead More »









