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Arianespace keen to tap into smaller satellite sector
Headlines

Space is cool again. That’s the view of Arianespace managing director and head of sales for Asia Pacific Vivian Quenet. While high-profile projects from the likes of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson undoubtedly capture a lot of headlines, there is also a growing trend in smaller satellites, particularly among universities and entrepreneurs.

RAAF 37SQN prepares for 75th anniversary celebration
Defence

The RAAF’s 37 Squadron will celebrate its 75th anniversary on July 14, and is calling for all past squadron members to join current members for a hangar bash at its home base of RAAF Richmond. The squadron was formed at RAAF Base Laverton in July 1943, and has provided airlift to the ADF since. “The squadron

Singapore Airlines reports lift in full year profit
Airlines

Singapore Airlines (SIA) says the impact of its transformation program alongside passenger and cargo growth has led to a hefty full-year profit in fiscal 2018. Net profit for the 12 months to March 31 2018 came in at S$893 million, more than double the S$360 million in the prior financial year. Meanwhile, operating profit, which

Bombardier Global 6000 visits Australia as Global 7000 nears service entry
Business Aviation

Bombardier Business Aircraft recently conducted a demonstration tour of Australia with its Global 6000 business jet, with the aircraft stopping in Melbourne and Sydney in early May. Powered by two Rolls-Royce BR710A2-20 turbofans, the Global 6000 is capable of seating up to 17 passengers and has a maximum range with eight passengers of 6,000nm. It

Singapore Airlines reports lift in full year profit
Airlines

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has cited the impact of its transformation program amid passenger and cargo growth in helping deliver a hefty lift in full year profit in fiscal 2018. Net profit for the 12 months to March 31 2018 came in at S$893 million, more than double the S$360 million in the prior corresponding period.

Silkair to be merged with Singapore Airlines
Airlines

Singapore Airlines (SIA) plans to bring Silkair under the main SIA brand and spend $100 million upgrading the regional carrier’s cabins to offer closer product and service consistency for passengers. Silkair is wholly-owned by SIA flying an all-narrowbody fleet of 22 Boeing 737 and 11 Airbus A320 family aircraft to regional destinations within the Asia