Month: May 2021
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Virgin Galactic Unity spaceflight to take place in May 2021
The California-based space company Virgin Galactic confirmed the date for the next rocket-powered test flight of its spacecraft SpaceShipTwo Unity (VVS Unity). Virgin Galactic scheduled the date for the test flight of its SpaceShipTwo Unity for May 22, 2021, subject to weather conditions and technical checks. The upcoming flight will assess the upgraded horizontal stabilizers…
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Belarusian government reveals reason behind pilot deaths in jet trainer crash
Belarusian government explained that two pilots died while trying to direct a damaged Yakovlev Yak-130 jet trainer away from inhabited areas. The crash happened on May 19, 2021, near the city of Baranovichi, in Belarus. Initially, it was announced that both pilots ejected, but later the information got disproved. According to Belarusian media, a recording…
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Rostec assembles first experimental gas generator for future PD-8 engine
United Engine Corporation of Rostec assembled the first experimental gas generator for the future generation of Russian regional jet engine PD-8, Rostec announced on May 18, 2021. The engine will eventually power the Russian regional airliner SSJ-NEW. The PD-8 design project has thus far included the development and manufacture of new assembly tooling, installing new…
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Saldanha R3.5 billion port investment
Delegates at the DEVAC INFRASFUTRE conference held in Cape Town were addressed by Ms Kaashifah Beukes, CEO, Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone Licencing Company SOC Ltd (SBIDZ-LC). Beukes, who was part of the discussion “Supporting African Infrastructure Projects toward Africa’s economic recovery plans in the mix of a pandemic”, spoke on “Port infrastructure development and…
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Christchurch Engine Centre Celebrates 20 Years
his week, the Christchurch Engine Centre, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand, celebrates its 20-year anniversary. The Christchurch Engine Centre employs approximately 350 people and is one of the world’s best-in-class centers performing maintenance, repair and overhaul work for the V2500® engine. The V2500 engine is offered through IAE International…
