Many people are excited for the news that space rocket corporation Energiya has announced that they are developing a new heavy duty cargo space vehicle. This vehicle is going to be capable  of orbiting large payloads. They are currently used 4 times a week. This is going to be different for the future cargo. The Future Cargo spacecraft will be launched up to three times. Which makes a huge difference.  The Russian space really knew what is the most helpful for the future. Also this future spacecraft will be able to handle more payloads compared to the 2600 kilograms Progress craft can currently take on board. this will lead to lower costs and will help them save more money therefor they could potentially come up with more efficient products. Read more >>

Few technical problems on the A350 wide-body commercial jet and the A400M military jet caused Airbus around $1.5 Billion. According to the executive officer Tom Enders; this year financial performance shows how well Airbus is doing and how backed up they are in aircraft delivery. Also the Farnborough Airshow reflects the high demand on Airbus parts and products, along with the backed up diversity of commercial production and distribution. Airbus confirms that their focus will stay on the A320 and the A350 due to the financial gain between the two series to add to that the new engine developed for the A320 series. However, this does not cover for the losses brought by the A400M and the A350 program, even though there is a significant amount of profit that is going to enter because of these programs. Read more >>

The Ejection seat manufacturer known as Martin Baker retests their ejection seats to decrease injury in users.  The F-35 ejection seat model has caused many injuries due to the seat rotation while ejecting from the aircraft.  This problem is being addressed and changes in regulations are being imposed to users such as light weight pilots. During low speed ejections light weight pilots around 136 lbs have been banned from flying the stealth jet over all. Baker has begun tests on its chairs and is 2/3^rds complete with their final process of repairing. Read more >>

For more than 16 years, the Lockheed Martin F-35 has been in production even though it is considered one of the newest combat aircrafts in the world. Keep in mind that the average life spans for these commercial parts are typically three years or less. Read more >>

The Ministry of Defense has just announced that they have taken delivery of the 30th upgraded Merlin Mk2 helicopter from aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin. Representatives from the Royal Navy and the Ministry of Defense were joined by Lockheed Martin UK in a ceremony to commemorate the handover of the final airframe at Leonardo’s facility in Yeovil, England. Over the past ten years the two companies have collaborated as a team in order to design, develop, and manufacture Merlin Mk2 as part of the Merlin Capability Sustainment Programme. With just a shade under $750 million, the contract for thirty Mk1 helicopters were upgraded to enhance and extend their life of operations with the Royal Navy. Read more >>