BOEING began certification flight tests of upgraded Trent 1000 (with enhanced HTP blades to double time-on-wing) on 787, but suspended 777X flight testing following failure of a thrust link mounting component attached to a GE9X.
With four months to go in 2024, this year’s defense tech funding is likely to surpass the record of $2.6 billion set in 2022 as well as 2023’s $2.1 billion.
Al Khor Holding, a Qatari-based company with a globally extensive investment portfolio across private and public equity, has chosen to invest in EMMA Systems.
“We are now working closely with SaxaVord Spaceport and the authorities to gather data and info to eventually resolve what happened,” launch provider RFA said.
GRAHAM MANUFACTURING broke ground on 29,000 sq ft facility at Batavia, NY for late 2025 for mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer, and vacuum technologies for defense, space, energy, and process industries.
VSE AVIATION completed integration of Desser Tire & Rubber's line of tires, tubes, brakes and batteries following previously announced acquisition (SPNWS; July 7, 2023) and is now selling those products under the VSE name.
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK was selected by Austrian to supply AeroSHARK surface film (developed with BASF) for four 777-200ERs; riblet film reduces frictional resistance during flight to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
The partners aim to “build a circular economy in space” in which space junk and expired satellites can be recycled and manufactured into new spacecraft.
