Nasa launches Earth-observation satellite
Nasa has launched a new Earth-observation satellite on a Delta II rocket from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, US.
Nasa has launched a new Earth-observation satellite on a Delta II rocket from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, US.
Air China, Boeing and other Chinese and US aviation energy companies have conducted a trial of a passenger plane powered by a 50:50 mix of biofuel and traditional aviation fuel.
China is planning to launch 20 rockets and 25 satellites into space by the end of this year.
Astrium has delivered Arabsat-5C, a multi-mission satellite, to Arabsat as part of the in-orbit delivery contract.
US-based Boeing and Brazil-based Embraer have signed an agreement with the Sao Paulo State Scientific Research Federation (FAPESP), the Brazilian state-run scientific research foundation, to collaborate on long-term aviation biofuels-related...
Goodrich has reported a 26% rise in profit to $201m during the third quarter of 2011 compared with the $160m it reported during the corresponding period in 2010.
Russia has launched an unmanned cargo space-ship loaded with 3t of supplies to the International Space Station (ISS).
Brazilian airline Azul Linhas Aereas has signed a $497.5m contract with Embraer to buy 11 E-195 jets.
An unnamed Chinese airline has signed a conditional agreement with Bombardier Aerospace to buy six CRJ900 NextGen aircraft for $264m.
Transaero Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to buy four Airbus A380 aircraft for $1.5bn and will become the launch customer for the A380 in Russia, the CIS...