aerospace

Exclusive-U.S. researchers find probable launch site of Russia’s new nuclear-powered missile

By Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two U.S. researchers say they have identified the probable deployment site in Russia of…

Airlines hunting for suspected fake engine parts

PARIS, Sept 4, 2023 (AFP) - Aircraft engine manufacturer CFM, a joint venture between GE and Safran, has alerted its…

Indonesia orders 13 long-range military radars from Thales

PARIS, June 18, 2023 (AFP) - Indonesia has ordered 13 long-range military radars from Thales to boost airspace surveillance efforts…

Fly me to the Moon: Firms lining up lunar landings

Tokyo, Japan (AFP) by Sara HUSSEIN Japan's ispace on Wednesday became the latest company to try, and fail, at a…

Boeing celebrates 747 at final commercial delivery of ‘jumbo jet’

by Jason REDMOND with Juliette MICHEL in New York Agence France-Presse EVERETT, United States (AFP) -- Boeing marked its final…

Japanese startup launches historic Moon mission

  Washington, United States (AFP) A Japanese startup's spacecraft was launched to the Moon on Sunday in the country's first-ever…

Hydrogen planes not enough to green aviation: study

PARIS, France (AFP) - The aviation industry looks at hydrogen-fuelled planes as a solution to decarbonise the sector, but a…

Chinese hypersonic test included pathbreaking 2nd missile launch: reports

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- China's test of a globe-circling hypersonic weapon in July included the unprecedented launch of…

Rolls-Royce launches nuclear reactor business

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - UK aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce on Tuesday launched plans to build small low-cost nuclear reactors…

Planet announces plans for new fleet of Earth observation satellites

WASHINGTON, D.C., United States (AFP) - Satellite data provider Planet announced Tuesday that it plans to launch a new fleet…

Drones and jets: China shows off new air power

ZHUHAI, China (AFP) -- China on Tuesday showed off its increasingly sophisticated air power including surveillance drones and jets able…

Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 90-day mission

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth Friday after completing the country's longest-ever crewed mission, the latest…

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