#aerospace

#aerospace

UK government invests $25 million in Orbex, signaling strong support for European launch sector.

Orbex suspends spaceport plans to focus on developing its microlauncher and larger Proxima rocket.

Pangea Aerospace raises €23M to enhance propulsion technology and expand in Europe.

Heart Aerospace AB is relocating its headquarters to Los Angeles to enhance product development and expand its US operations.

Boeing plans to sell digital aviation solutions to Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion to refocus on core operations.

Elon Musk is assisting Boeing in accelerating the production timeline of the Next Air Force One.

Boeing shares fell 2.4% as China halted orders due to escalating tariff tensions, threatening its market share.

Boeing sells Digital Aviation Solutions portfolio to Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion, focusing on core operations.

Airbus acquires parts of Spirit AeroSystems' UK business to secure critical aircraft components.

Airbus UK has won a £150 million contract for the landing system of the delayed ExoMars rover, with a 2028 launch planned.

Digital Twin Consortium emphasizes standards for aerospace digital twins to enhance scalability and interoperability.

The US has announced a new sixth generation fighter jet, the F-47, focusing on advanced stealth and air dominance.

Transitioning from F-16 to F-35 involves overwhelming new technology and information for the pilot.

Lockheed Martin plans to enhance the F-35's capabilities by integrating tech from its NGAD bid, aiming for 80% of sixth-gen performance at lower costs.

The FAA has closed investigations into SpaceX's Starship Flight 7 explosion and Blue Origin's New Glenn-1 failure after verifying corrective actions.

Gayle King's expression during the Blue Origin flight sparked viral memes, revealing her anxiety about the space trip.

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket successfully reached space, despite losing its booster during its maiden flight.

Blue Origin is laying off around 10% of its staff, affecting approximately 1,400 employees, as announced in a company-wide call by CEO Dave Limp.

Jeff Bezos stumbled while approaching a Blue Origin capsule after its historic all-female crew flight.

Blue Origin is reducing its workforce by 10% to enhance focus and streamline operations.

The layoffs impact key areas like program management and engineering.

Isar Aerospace aims to launch the first rocket from European soil with its Spectrum rocket, changing satellite deployment dynamics.

Isar Aerospace is preparing for a significant test flight of its Spectrum rocket from Norway, aimed at developing capabilities for small satellite launches.

Isar Aerospace postponed the first test flight of its Spectrum rocket due to adverse weather conditions.

The company aims to conduct the test flight later and hopes to launch 40 vehicles annually.