Aerospace engineering

Boom Supersonic Forms Strategic Partnership with Flight Research, Inc., Bringing XB-1 Flight Tests to Mojave Supersonic Corridor

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

DENVER, Jan. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boom Supersonic, the Colorado company building historys fastest supersonic airliner, today announced the formation of a strategic partnership with Flight Research, Inc. (FRI) aimed at bringing test flights for XB-1, Booms supersonic demonstrator aircraft, to the supersonic corridor stretching across the Mojave Desert.

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  • DENVER, Jan. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boom Supersonic, the Colorado company building historys fastest supersonic airliner, today announced the formation of a strategic partnership with Flight Research, Inc. (FRI) aimed at bringing test flights for XB-1, Booms supersonic demonstrator aircraft, to the supersonic corridor stretching across the Mojave Desert.
  • The agreement includes use of one of several FRI hangars located at Mojave Air and Space Port beneath the supersonic corridor.
  • This custom space gives Boom a presence at XB-1s testing site and allows it to reassemble XB-1 after transport to Mojave and immediately begin testing.
  • We specifically selected the T-38 for our flight test program because of its similar flight characteristics and ability to chase XB-1 through low speed supersonic flight.

DARPA Awards Lockheed Martin Hypersonic OpFires Phase 3 Contract

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) a $31.9 million contract for the Operational Fires (OpFires) Phase 3 Weapon System Integration program.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) a $31.9 million contract for the Operational Fires (OpFires) Phase 3 Weapon System Integration program.
  • Lockheed Martin, DARPA and the U.S. Army, aims to develop and demonstrate an innovative, ground-launched, mobile, integrated weapon system that leverages DARPA-funded propulsion solutions and hypersonic boost glide technology.
  • The award for Phase 3 of the OpFires program will take the design from the initial requirements development through the Critical Design Review (CDR) in late 2021.
  • Lockheed Martin has played a significant role in the research, development and demonstration of hypersonic technologies for more than 30 years.

Industry Veteran to Lead Vanguard Title Through Next Phase of Growth

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

John Apostol, who has led Vanguard Title's Auburn Hills operations since 2014, remains as co-owner and General Counsel.

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  • John Apostol, who has led Vanguard Title's Auburn Hills operations since 2014, remains as co-owner and General Counsel.
  • "We are fortunate to have someone of Chris Kass's caliber and experience step up to lead Vanguard Title," said Strat.
  • Kass said "I am honored and excited to have this opportunity to lead Vanguard Title.
  • Vanguard Title has 3+ decades of experience in real estate, title insurance, mortgage documentation, and closing techniques.

Boom Supersonic Adds Former Lockheed Martin CTO Ray O. Johnson and Former Airbnb HR Chief Mark Levy to Advisory Board

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Thursday, January 9, 2020

DENVER, Jan. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boom Supersonic, the Colorado company building historys fastest supersonic commercial airliner, today announced the addition of two seasoned executives to its Advisory Board.

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  • DENVER, Jan. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boom Supersonic, the Colorado company building historys fastest supersonic commercial airliner, today announced the addition of two seasoned executives to its Advisory Board.
  • Dr. Ray O. Johnson, the former SVP and CTO of Lockheed Martin, and Mark Levy, the former CHRO of Airbnb and Allbirds.
  • Now as we move toward completing the build of XB-1, we are entering a new phase in our development as an organization.
  • Johnson is also a renowned academic and sits on the Argonne National Laboratory Board of Governors, and previously held board positions with Sandia Corporation and the USAF Scientific Advisory Board.

NASA Invites Media to Northrop Grumman's February Space Station Launch

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Media accreditation is open for the launch from Virginia of Northrop Grumman's 13th commercial resupply services mission to deliver NASA science investigations, supplies and equipment to the International Space Station .

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Media accreditation is open for the launch from Virginia of Northrop Grumman's 13th commercial resupply services mission to deliver NASA science investigations, supplies and equipment to the International Space Station .
  • To cover the prelaunch and launch activities at Wallops, international media without U.S. citizenship must apply for credentials by Monday, Jan. 13.
  • Each resupply mission to the station delivers scientific investigations in the areas of biology and biotechnology, Earth and space science, physical sciences, and technology development and demonstrations.
  • Cargo resupply from U.S. companies ensures a national capability to deliver critical science research to the space station, significantly increasing NASA's ability to conduct new investigations at the only laboratory in space.

Europe Aircraft Landing Gear Market to 2027 - Regional Analysis and Forecasts by Aircraft Type; Gear Arrangement; Type; End-User;

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Monday, December 30, 2019

The aircraft landing gear market is primarily driven by the growing aviation industry and an increasing number of passengers.

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  • The aircraft landing gear market is primarily driven by the growing aviation industry and an increasing number of passengers.
  • However, challenges related to landing gear design and development may restrain the future growth of the aircraft landing gear market.
  • The aircraft landing gear market has been segmented on the basis of aircraft type, gear arrangement, type, end-user, and country.The Europe aircraft landing gear market by end-user is segmented into the commercial and armed forces.
  • Commercial aircraft holds a significant share of the aircraft landing gear market and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR.

Aerion Supersonic Selects Potez Aéronautique As Supplier In The Development of AS2

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Monday, December 23, 2019

RENO, Nev., Dec. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aerion Supersonic , the leader in supersonic technology, today announced it has selected Potez Aronautique to design the doors of the AS2, the first privately built supersonic business jet.

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  • RENO, Nev., Dec. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aerion Supersonic , the leader in supersonic technology, today announced it has selected Potez Aronautique to design the doors of the AS2, the first privately built supersonic business jet.
  • "Potez is an incredibly innovative company with decades of proven experience and successful program performance," says Aerion CEO Tom Vice.
  • Aerion, the industry leader in supersonic travel, is pioneering a new generation of efficient, economical, and environmentally responsible supersonic aircraft.
  • Aerion entered into a partnership with Boeing in February 2019 to develop the AS2 and advance the supersonic market.

Aerion Supersonic Announces Agreement with International High-Technology Group, Safran

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

RENO, Nev., Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aerion Supersonic , the leader in supersonic technology, today announced it has selected Safran , an international high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets as a major partner for the AS2 supersonic business jet.

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  • RENO, Nev., Dec. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aerion Supersonic , the leader in supersonic technology, today announced it has selected Safran , an international high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets as a major partner for the AS2 supersonic business jet.
  • Safran Nacelles will design the AS2 nacelles, includingthe engines' inlets, fan cowl doors and thrust reverserin France.
  • "Safran is a well-known global group that has been designing, developing and manufacturing aircraft equipment for over a century," says Aerion CEO Tom Vice.
  • Aerion, the industry leader in supersonic travel, is pioneering a new generation of efficient, economical, and environmentally responsible supersonic aircraft.

GA-ASI Awards Gray Eagle ER Modernization Contracts

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Thursday, December 12, 2019

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has teamed with the U.S. Army to enhance the capabilities and survivability of the MQ-1C ER Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).

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  • General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has teamed with the U.S. Army to enhance the capabilities and survivability of the MQ-1C ER Gray Eagle Extended Range (GE-ER) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).
  • The Army awarded GA-ASI multiple contracts to upgrade the Gray Eagle ERs avionics, datalinks and software in order to improve the UASs operational capability in contested environments.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191212005204/en/
    GA-ASI announces GE-ER modernization contracts to improve the UASs operational capability in contested environments.
  • Hi-resolution images of the Gray Eagle ER are available to qualified media outlets from the GA-ASI media contact list.

Aerion Supersonic Selects Aernnova to Design and Develop Mid Fuselage for the AS2 Supersonic Business Jet

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

RENO, Nev., Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aerion Supersonic , the leader in supersonic technology, today announced it has selected Aernnova to design and develop the mid fuselage,a major fuselage component,for the AS2 supersonic business jet.

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  • RENO, Nev., Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aerion Supersonic , the leader in supersonic technology, today announced it has selected Aernnova to design and develop the mid fuselage,a major fuselage component,for the AS2 supersonic business jet.
  • Aernnova, a leading aerostructures company specialized in the design and manufacturing of aerostructures and components such as wings, empennages and fuselage sections, will support the design of the mid-fuselage of the AS2.
  • The 12 passenger business jet, and first-ever privately built supersonic commercial aircraft, is scheduled to begin flight testing in 2024.
  • Aerion entered into a partnership with Boeing in February 2019 to develop the AS2 and advance the supersonic market.