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Historic UK Mission Reaches Space, Falls Short of Orbit

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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The historic first attempt to launch satellites from British soil reached space late last night, but ultimately fell short of reaching its target orbit.

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  • The historic first attempt to launch satellites from British soil reached space late last night, but ultimately fell short of reaching its target orbit.
  • Though the mission did not achieve its final orbit, by reaching space and achieving numerous significant first-time achievements, it represents an important step forward.
  • We have shown the UK is capable of launching into orbit, but the launch was not successful in reaching the required orbit.
  • Unfortunately we learned that Virgin Orbit experienced an anomaly which means we didn’t achieve a successful mission.

ZeroAvia Gets CAA Green Light for Next Phase of Hydrogen-Electric Test Flights

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Friday, December 23, 2022
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ZeroAvia secured the permit to fly following an extensive ground testing campaign and a rigorous review of the full development program.

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  • ZeroAvia secured the permit to fly following an extensive ground testing campaign and a rigorous review of the full development program.
  • It means that ZeroAvia, the leader in zero-emission aviation, can now begin the first test flights of its 600kW hydrogen-electric powertrain.
  • For this testing program, ZeroAvia has worked with the CAA in meeting a far more stringent set of requirements when compared to the E-Conditions framework ZeroAvia had used for its 6-seat prototype in 2020.
  • When test flights begin in January, ZeroAvia's Dornier 228 testbed is expected to become the largest aircraft to ever fly using a hydrogen-electric powertrain.

Spirit Airlines to Connect Charleston's Charm with 3 Major Metro Areas Along the East Coast

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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MIRAMAR, Fla., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines' (NYSE: SAVE) bright yellow planes will soon soar over the scenic streets of Charleston, South Carolina. The airline today announced the addition of Charleston International Airport (CHS) to its route map with daily, nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Newark (EWR) and Philadelphia (PHL) starting in April 2023.

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  • "The Northeast and Florida have consistently been top areas of origin for visitors to the Lowcountry.
  • Spirit also recently received the FAA's "Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence " for the fourth consecutive year.
  • Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed to delivering the best value in the sky.
  • We are committed to inspiring positive change in the communities where we live and work through the Spirit Charitable Foundation .

Pace Center for Girls Elects Two New Members to National Board of Trustees

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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Their expertise are a welcome addition to our Board as we expand our model and impact more girls.

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  • Their expertise are a welcome addition to our Board as we expand our model and impact more girls.
  • Its an honor to join Paces Board of Trustees and empower our next generation of girls and young women, said Flores.
  • Pace Center for Girls envisions a world where all girls and young women have power, in a just and equitable society.
  • For more information on Pace Center for Girls, visit pacecenter.org.

The National Reconnaissance Office Is Partnering With the UK’s Ministry of Defence on Historic Mission Aboard Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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Virgin Orbit will send two satellites to Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) using the LauncherOne launch platform aboard Cosmic Girl, a modified Boeing 747 aircraft.

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  • Virgin Orbit will send two satellites to Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) using the LauncherOne launch platform aboard Cosmic Girl, a modified Boeing 747 aircraft.
  • The technology onboard the satellites is designed to identify new techniques and algorithms for operating satellites and data processing.
  • We believe the Cornwall mission will provide a demonstration of the flexibility and mobility of the Virgin Orbit LauncherOne platform.
  • We could not be more excited to support our National Security Space and U.K. mission partners in this incredible, historic launch, said Virgin Orbit National Systems President Mark Baird.

AgEagle Announces eBee X™ is First Drone in its Class to Receive Design Verification Essential for BVLOS and Operations Over People From European Union Aviation Safety Agency

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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The EASA design verification report demonstrates that the eBee X meets the highest possible quality and ground risk safety standards and, thanks to its lightweight design, effects of ground impact are reduced.

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  • The EASA design verification report demonstrates that the eBee X meets the highest possible quality and ground risk safety standards and, thanks to its lightweight design, effects of ground impact are reduced.
  • As such, drone operators conducting advanced drone operations in 27 European Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland can obtain the HIGH or MEDIUM robustness levels of the M2 mitigation without additional verification from EASA.
  • Now that the eBee X has received the EASA DVR affirming its safety profile, we can move forward with seeking regulatory clearances for this important project.
  • The certification was achieved following an extensive audit across our drone operations, led by the Companys dedicated in-house quality management team.

Elbit Systems UK JV introduces sustainable aviation pathfinder for Ministry of Defence

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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The concept of trialling zero emissions aircraft, and the subsequent pathfinder, was brought to the Ministry of Defence by Elbit Systems UK through its joint venture with KBR Inc, Affinity.

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  • The concept of trialling zero emissions aircraft, and the subsequent pathfinder, was brought to the Ministry of Defence by Elbit Systems UK through its joint venture with KBR Inc, Affinity.
  • The introduction of this pathfinder demonstrates the company's commitment to providing innovative solutions for the UK Armed Forces and addressing the needs of the future.
  • Martin Fausset, CEO of Elbit Systems UK added: "We are delighted to be leading this exciting initiative with the Ministry of Defence.
  • Elbit Systems UK has always been, and continues to be, at the forefront of advances in the Defence industry, supporting our Armed Forces as they address the requirements of tomorrow."

Elbit Systems UK JV introduces sustainable aviation pathfinder for Ministry of Defence

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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The concept of trialling zero emissions aircraft, and the subsequent pathfinder, was brought to the Ministry of Defence by Elbit Systems UK through its joint venture with KBR Inc, Affinity.

Key Points: 
  • The concept of trialling zero emissions aircraft, and the subsequent pathfinder, was brought to the Ministry of Defence by Elbit Systems UK through its joint venture with KBR Inc, Affinity.
  • The introduction of this pathfinder demonstrates the company's commitment to providing innovative solutions for the UK Armed Forces and addressing the needs of the future.
  • Martin Fausset, CEO of Elbit Systems UK added: "We are delighted to be leading this exciting initiative with the Ministry of Defence.
  • Elbit Systems UK has always been, and continues to be, at the forefront of advances in the Defence industry, supporting our Armed Forces as they address the requirements of tomorrow."

New Draft SAE ARP4754B Released - Mandatory Starting 2023 All Aircraft & Systems Worldwide

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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SAE has released the draft version of ARP4754B (co-published by Eurocae, which AFuzion is a corporate member of, as ED-79B in Europe).

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  • SAE has released the draft version of ARP4754B (co-published by Eurocae, which AFuzion is a corporate member of, as ED-79B in Europe).
  • This ARP475B has numerous changes over its predecessor ARP4754A including changes to Development Assurance Level (DAL) assignment, Model-based systems engineering, and improved examples.
  • All aircraft including the emerging eVTOLs and UAV's are required to plan for then implement a formal aircraft and systems developmental safety process.
  • Details can be found on AFuzion's website and a free ARP4754B PDF requirements standard checklist is provided free upon request.

Leading Global Drone Manufacturer Orders Customized SafeAirTM System from Medigus‘ ParaZero Subsidiary

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Monday, March 14, 2022
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Tel Aviv, Israel, March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medigus Ltd. (Nasdaq: MDGS), a technology company engaged in advanced medical solutions, innovative internet technologies, and electric vehicle and charging solutions, announced today that ParaZero Ltd. ("ParaZero"), a privately held company engaged in drone technology with an innovative patented safety system for drones, of which Medigus has a 40 percent ownership stake, received a purchase order for its ParaZero SafeAirTM system from a leading global drone manufacturer.

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  • Tel Aviv, Israel, March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medigus Ltd. (Nasdaq: MDGS), a technology company engaged in advanced medical solutions, innovative internet technologies, and electric vehicle and charging solutions, announced today that ParaZero Ltd. ("ParaZero"), a privately held company engaged in drone technology with an innovative patented safety system for drones, of which Medigus has a 40 percent ownership stake, received a purchase order for its ParaZero SafeAirTM system from a leading global drone manufacturer.
  • The drone manufacturer wishes to incorporate ParaZeros SafeAir technology into its drone aircraft from the design stage, allowing for optimized integration and providing the manufacturer a pathway to completing the associated testing and validation requirements in accordance with global drone regulations for advanced operations.
  • ParaZero has developed a patented drone safety system designed to protect people and payloads, providing a solution to reduce the risk of a drone's malfunction in an urban environment.
  • Unique in the industry, the system includes a smart parachute system that monitors drone flight in real time, identifies critical failures, and autonomously triggers a parachute in the event of an emergency.