article thumbnail

First Amazon Kuiper satellites blast off, Atlas V rocket’s heaviest ever payload  

Aerotime

The Atlas V rocket with its heaviest ever payload onboard lifted off on April 28, 2025, at 19:01 EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. To accommodate the huge payload, ULA flew its Atlas V rocket in its most powerful configuration with five solid rocket boosters needed in addition to its main one.

Payload 221
article thumbnail

First commercial mission of the European rocket Ariane 6, postponed

Aerotime

The launch was meant to be the first commercial mission of the new European space rocket and the second overall, after its maiden, partly successful, test launch in July 2024 , where it carried a dummy payload plus several small satcubes. Likewise, the larger Ariane 64 can launch payloads of between 11.5

Payload 257
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines orders an additional five A350F freighters

Aerotime

The yet-to-be-certified A350F, based on the A350-900 passenger variant of the widebody family of jets, will carry a payload of up to 111 tonnes and offer a range of 4,700 nautical miles (8,700 km).

Payload 299
article thumbnail

First Cessna SkyCourier arrives in Canada after clearing national certification  

Aerotime

The SkyCourier is a versatile aircraft, with cabin flexibility, high payload capability and performance and low operating costs. The freighter variant delivered to Air Bravo is sized to handle up to three LD3 shipping containers with a 6,000 pounds of payload capability.

Payload 299
article thumbnail

Electra unveils EL9 ultra-STOL hybrid-electric aircraft design

Aerotime

On top of that, the EL9’s hybrid propulsion system, with four independent battery packs and a small turbine-powered generator, allows for low emission flights over a range of 330 miles (531 kilometers) at full payload.

Payload 312
article thumbnail

EASA certifies modified Airbus A330neo with enhanced bonus features 

Aerotime

The benefits for operators include significant extra takeoff-weight uplift capability which translates into up to six metric tons more revenue-generating payload and/or range-increasing fuel in some airports and around 2.6 metric tons on average over the airports most flown by widebody aircraft.

Drag 306
article thumbnail

Robinson Helicopters launches new R88, company’s first new aircraft in 15 years

Aerotime

The R88 will become the largest aircraft Robinson has designed to date, with a capacity for eight main cabin seats, two cockpit seats, and a payload capacity of up to 1,800 lbs (816kg) with full fuel. It will also feature approximately 275 cubic feet (7.8m) of cabin volume. hours of flight hours.

Payload 299