Fast-Attack Submarine USS Topeka of U.S. Navy Returns Home
The U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class fast-attack submersible USS Topeka (SSN 754) came back to its homeport in Guam following a deployment. Topeka is one among four forward-deployed submarines allocated to…
After Two Successful Deals, Trade Chief Lighthizer Finds Himself Giving Interviews Ahead of Holiday Season
U.S. Trade Consultant Robert Lighthizer was looking forward to some holiday peace and rest after wrapping up trade agreements with the U.S.’ most essential trading partners – Canada, China, and…
United Launch Alliance Atlas V Rocket Arrive at Cape Canaveral Launch Pad
The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying Starliner brought to the pad at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Space Launch Complex-41 early on December 18, riding a mobile launch…
U.S. Air Force Organizes Formal Naming and Unveilling Ceremony for MH-139A
The U.S. Air Force declared its newest MH-139A utility helicopter would be formally named on December 19 during the naming and releasing ceremony at Duke Field. The MH-139A is the…
ESA Satellite Detects Methane, Green Groups Consider It Tool to Combat Climate Change
Scientists stated Monday that for the first time, a satellite on a routine global survey identified and measured methane escaping from a gas well explosion, a device that could be vital…
Boing Halts 737 MAX Production in 20 Years Affecting Already Delayed Deliveries
Boeing stated Monday it would halt production of its best-selling 737 MAX jetliner in January next year. Its largest assembly-line halt in over two decades, as a result of two crashes…
Qantas Determines to Put Two First Officers, One Second Officer on World’s Longest Flights
Qantas Airways plans to have more skilled pilots onboard the world’s longest non-stop flights than on its present long-haul flights for the first 18 months since it evaluates weakness, stated sources…
Kepler Chooses SpaceX Rideshare Missions for LEO Satellites
Kepler Communications, on December 11, said it booked 400 kilograms of rideshare capacity with SpaceX to launch a number of its Internet of Things CubeSat next year. Toronto stationed Kepler…
Southwest Still in Talks with Boeing Over Estimated 737 MAX Damages
Southwest Airlines stated Thursday it had reached a confidential compensation deal with Boeing for a part of an estimates $830 million hit to operating income this year arising from the…
FAA Opens Investigation in Boeing 737 MAX’s Production
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Wednesday it was examining production issues involving Boeing Co’s 737 MAX and confirmed the company would not approve the grounded commercial jet for…