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PLUS: Scotland-based spaceports bring launch services back to Europe.

Monday 15 July 2024

Aerospace Digest

Civil, military and space

From The Editor: Boeing’s Leadership Vacuum

Joe Anselmo

Why Dave Calhoun is breaking a long tradition of pre-air-show interviews with Aviation Week. Read more.

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Scotland-Based Spaceports Bring Launch Services Back To Europe

Vivienne Machi

Two new spaceports in Scotland are preparing to service rockets heading to LEO and polar orbit, positioning the UK as a new player in the small launch market.

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Archer Signs Strategic Agreement With Southwest In California

Ben Goldstein

Archer Aviation and Southwest Airlines have partnered to evaluate the integration of Midnight air taxis into the carrier’s operations across California.

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Embraer CEO Sees Narrowbody ‘Window of Opportunity’

Jens Flottau

Embraer CEO Francisco Gomes Neto has not had a long career in the aerospace industry, and soon after he joined the company as CEO in 2019 he had to manage through a double crisis: the COVID-19 pandemic and Boeing’s abandonment of the commercial aircraft joint venture in 2020.

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Boeing Begins Formal 777-9 FAA Flight Tests

Sean Broderick

Boeing began formal certification flight testing for the 777-9 late July 12 after earning type inspection authorization (TIA) from the FAA to start the final, critical phase in the aircraft’s prolonged regulatory approval program, the company said.

Russia To Cancel Space Tug, Refocus Space Nuclear Power Efforts

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Russia plans to cancel the development of its future nuclear-powered Zevs (Zeus) space tug due to financial hurdles and a lack of suitable missions.