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First commercial mission of the European rocket Ariane 6, postponed

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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

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Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines orders an additional five A350F freighters

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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).

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

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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.

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Electra unveils EL9 ultra-STOL hybrid-electric aircraft design

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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.

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Tropic Island Airways signs LOI with Tidal Flight for Polaris hybrid seaplanes

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The company claims Polaris will offer an 85% reduction in fuel burn on typical sector lengths compared to conventional aircraft, reducing corrosion-related maintenance, and bringing an approximate 20 decibel reduction in take-off noise, all while delivering high payload-range performance without expensive charge infrastructure at outstations.

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Pratt & Whitney-powered Airbus A321XLR gains EASA type certification

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The GTF-powered Airbus A321XLR will provide longer range and higher payload capability, enabling new route options while reducing operating costs for our customers,”said Rick Deurloo, President of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney.

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Vertical Aerospace starts VX4 untethered flights, unveils long-term strategy

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The plan envisages the VX4 gaining certification in 2028 and then re-certifying the first major upgrade towards 2030, which may expand its payload capacity from four to six passengers. In this report, the advanced air mobility startup outlined its business development plan for the next few years.

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