ISS demonstrates possibilities of low-cost launch
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Commercial Aviation

Russian MC-21 Airliner Makes First Flight

The MC-21 took off powered by PW1400G-JM engines. The alternative Russian powerplant – Aviadvigatel PD-14 just completed initial trials on the Il-76LL flying lab that enables it to start the certification tests.

Defense

Typhoon Being Readied For Brimstone Firing Trials

BAE Systems is preparing to perform a series of test firings of MBDA’s Brimstone 2 air-to-ground missile from the Eurofighter Typhoon as it moves to integrate the weapon for use by the British Royal Air Force.

 

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Space

ISS Demonstrates Possibilities Of Low-cost Launch

Some of the payloads set to fly to the ISS June 1 on SpaceX’s next commercial cargo mission illustrate what happens when cutting-edge minds get a new toy to play with.

Business Aviation

Pilot Report: Bell’s New Jet Ranger X

The 505 Jet Ranger X meets Bell’s targets and is an able successor to the iconic Model 206. And with a base of about $1.2 million, the 505 should prove to be a popular competitor in the entry-level, light-turbine helicopter market.

 

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Transformational Electric Aircraft – Speakers Announced

Senior representatives from Zunum Aero, Zee.Aero, Boeing, United Airlines, Pipistrel, Joby Aviation, GAMA, Airbus, Uber Technology, and NASA Armstrong and Langley are just some of the speakers that are participating in the Electric Flight Workshop.  Join Us!

 

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