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NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab to lay off 5% of its workforce

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab to lay off 5% of its workforce

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), which is responsible for various robotic missions exploring Earth, the solar system, and the universe, has announced it will be laying off approximately 325 employees, or roughly 5% of its workforce,   The announcement was made by Laurie Leshin, JPL Director, on November 12, 2024. The layoffs will begin on November

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Strike, fixed-price contracts leave Boeing defense bleeding cash

Strike, fixed-price contracts leave Boeing defense bleeding cash

Boeing’s ongoing problems with a crippling machinist strike and costly fixed-price development contracts left the company — and especially its defense sector — hemorrhaging cash in the third quarter of 2024. The troubled aviation firm reported nearly $6.2 billion in net losses in its quarterly earnings call with investors. That included a $2.4 billion loss

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Secret X-37B spaceplane maneuvers could impact future space operations

Secret X-37B spaceplane maneuvers could impact future space operations

Ten months into its latest and largely classified mission, the Space Force’s X-37B spaceplane is embarking on a new set of maneuvers that could inform future space operations for the service. The Boeing-built spacecraft has functioned as a testbed for Pentagon and NASA technologies since 2010. The spacecraft’s current mission, OTV-7, began in December with

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Hope and pragmatism compete on Ukraine’s front amid Trump’s election

Hope and pragmatism compete on Ukraine’s front amid Trump’s election

KYIV, Ukraine — Soldiers in a Ukrainian artillery battery on the front lines of the country’s east were only vaguely aware of American election results pointing to Donald Trump’s victory Wednesday — but firm in their hopes for the next president of the United States. Their entrenched artillery battery fires on Russian forces daily —

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Airbus reveals concept for wheelchair tie-down and companion travel

Airbus reveals concept for wheelchair tie-down and companion travel

Airbus has developed a flexible new concept that would enable a wheelchair user to remain in their own chair onboard aircraft, whilst also providing seating for their flying companions. The so-called Multi Purpose Compartment, which facilitates a wheelchair tie-down, is still very much in the concept phase, but Airbus is soliciting feedback from airlines, Airbus

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Colorado Students to Connect with NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station

Students from Colorado will have the opportunity to hear NASA astronauts Nick Hague and Suni Williams answer their prerecorded questions aboard the International Space Station on Thursday, Nov. 14. Watch the 20-minute space-to-Earth call at 1 p.m. EST on NASA+. Learn how to watch NASA content on various platforms, including social media. The JEKL Institute

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AFRAA and the AviAssist Foundation enhance collaboration on Aviation Safety in Africa – AFRAA – African Airlines Association

AFRAA and the AviAssist Foundation enhance collaboration on Aviation Safety in Africa – AFRAA – African Airlines Association

    The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and the AviAssist Foundation (AviAssist) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on enhancement of African aviation safety at the sidelines of the World Aviation Festival in Amsterdam on 09 October 2024. The MoU was signed by Mr. Abderahmane Berthé – AFRAA Secretary General and Mr. Christopher McGregor – ATR

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Volotea expands in Lille with new Greek route for 2025

Volotea expands in Lille with new Greek route for 2025

Volotea A319 at Lille airport Volotea, Europe’s fastest-growing independent airline, continues to strengthen its presence at Lille-Lesquin Airport. The airline has announced the addition of a new route to Patras-Araxos, Greece, starting on April 9, 2025. This route will offer Lillois travellers direct flights once a week on Wednesdays, providing them with opportunities to enjoy

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