Developed and built by OHB System, the “Hispasat Advanced Generation 1” (“Hispasat AG1”) geostationary communications satellite yesterday evening has left the integration hall in Bremen. After successful system testing at the end of the integration phase in Bremen, the environmental impact testing campaign is now to commence. Hispasat AG1 will undergo this testing over the … Dowiedz się więcej
Boeing [NYSE: BA] will build for SES S.A. [Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG] a new, all-electric 702SP satellite that will enable SES’ airline customers to provide in-flight entertainment and WiFi over North America, Central America and the Caribbean. This is the 12th satellite in more than 25 years that Luxembourg-based SES has ordered … Dowiedz się więcej
The Warsaw airport handled a total of 53,500 tonnes of freight in the twelve months of 2013, including 52,800 tonnes internationally (10.9%) and 688 tonnes domestically (+9.75%). Imports exceeded exports, with 29,400 tonnes and 23,400 tonnes respectively. The airport also handled 15,200 tonnes of mail. The most popular cargo destinations in terms of volume carried … Dowiedz się więcej
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Korean Air today finalized an order for five 777 Freighters. The order, valued at more than $1.5 billion at current list prices, will add further efficiency and reliability to Korean Air’s all-Boeing freighter fleet. As one of the world’s largest cargo airlines, Korean Air currently operates an all-Boeing freighter fleet of … Dowiedz się więcej
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that LUXAIR Société Luxembourgeoise de Navigation Aérienne S.A. (“Luxair”), the national airline of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, signed a firm purchase agreement for three Q400 NextGen aircraft and options on an additional two Q400 NextGen aircraft. Based on the list price of the Q400 NextGen aircraft, the firm order … Dowiedz się więcej
Wednesday 11 February, Vega accomplished a flawless launch from Europe’s spaceport at the Guiana Space Centre (CSG) on its fourth successful mission since its maiden flight in 2012, carrying the IXV (Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle) re-entry demonstrator into orbit. The IXV (Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle) is an atmospheric re-entry demonstrator built by prime contractor Thales Alenia Space … Dowiedz się więcej