All news – Page 2484
-
NewsESA gets green light for new heavy launcher and NASA crew vehicle collaboration
The European Space Agency got the green light on 21 November to push ahead with a new generation of launchers and take its first foray into manned spacecraft,...
-
News
SpaceX’s Mars rocket to be methane-fuelled
SpaceX intends to build a methane/liquid oxygen (Lox) engine, said founder Elon Musk, in a shift away from the highly refined kerosene rocket propellant (RP-1) that has powered the company’s previous engines.
-
NewsPICTURE: San Marino revamps business aircraft registry
San Marino has revamped its 11-year-old aircraft registry in an effort to broaden its customer base and range of T7-prefixed business aircraft.
-
News
Malaysia's NADI plans MRO business to support Malindo
Malaysia's National Aerospace and Defence Industries (NADI) conglomerate plans to launch a commercial maintenance, repair and overhaul business in 2013 to...
-
News
Indonesia aims to absorb 60% of local MRO work
Indonesia wants to double its MRO capabilities over the next five years to absorb up to 60% of local aircraft maintenance work. The country now only...
-
NewsRAAF’s sixth C-17 formally welcomed in Australia
Australia's sixth and final Boeing C-17 strategic transport has been formally welcomed at Amberley air base in Queensland ...
-
NewsEmbraer forecasts demand for 650 business jets by 2022 and increases focus on China
Embraer forecasts demand for 650 business aircraft by 2022, with China expected to "generate great opportunities over this period", it says. The delivery tally amounts to around $24 billion, representing 9% of the world shipments' value, says the Brazilian airframer's report.
-
NewsSimulation plays vital role in building F-35 tactics and aircraft development
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) will not be operational for years to come, but the three US services that will fly the stealthy single-engined...
-
NewsFirst QF-16 target drone arrives at Tyndall AFB for testing
The first Boeing QF-16 target drone arrived at Tyndall AFB, Florida, earlier this week on 19 November for the start of its developmental test phase. Boeing...
-
NewsModest rise in third-quarter business and general aviation aircraft shipments
The global business and general aircraft delivery tally saw a modest rise for first nine months of 2012, according to the latest statistics from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association as economic uncertainty continues to impede consumer confidence.
-
NewsDenmark confirms MH-60R selection to replace Lynx helicopters
The Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk has been selected to replace Denmark's Westland Lynx shipborne helicopters ...
-
NewsStar not interested in Gulf carriers despite rivals’ gains: Schwab
Star Alliance remains stoically convinced that it does not need a Gulf carrier within its ranks, despite being left in the cold after recent accords between...
-
Analysis
ANALYSIS: Market conditions ripe for low-cost expansion
In its simplest terms, the theory of evolution suggests you adapt to changing circumstances or die - and this is no different in business. The most...
-
NewsIsrael targets Hamas UAV development sites
Israel destroyed two sites used to develop unmanned air vehicles during the opening days of its "Pillar of Defense" campaign against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, it has emerged.
-
Analysis
ANALYSIS: Cross-straits opening up driving route growth
Cross-strait traffic has been one of the key areas of growth, particularly for Taiwanese carriers, since the opening up of direct scheduled services in 2009
-
News
IN FOCUS: Chinese growth to reshape global aviation industry landscape
China is one of the great long-term hopes for the global economy and its air transport market is set for huge growth over the coming years. This will dramatically change its aviation landscape, but brings with it challenges of its own
-
Analysis
ANALYSIS: The role of foreign investment in Chinese airlines
Overseas funding in Chinese airlines has not matched that in the general economy and has been almost non-existent since 2002.
-
AnalysisANALYSIS: Southwest's route game in Atlanta
Southwest Airlines' purchase of AirTran Airways in 2011 gave it access to the biggest market in the southeast - and one of the biggest gaps in its extensive...
-
NewsIN FOCUS: How China downplayed the bombast at Zhuhai show
Chinese firms toned down some of their military equipment displays at this year's Airshow China, but several new designs were in attendance ...
-
NewsMars or bust - Elon Musk is serious about the ultimate road trip
For Elon Musk, colonising the red planet is a priority, but investors need to come on board