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Aviation Technology

UP.Partners | October 19, 2021

Alaska Airlines announced the formation of a new LLC, Alaska Star Ventures, to advance emerging technology that will accelerate the airline's progress toward net zero carbon emissions. "To live our purpose and create an airline people love, we must operate every day in a way that cares for both people and the environment, To do that, we are seeking technologies that will accelerate our mission to build a more sustainable future for the aviation industry.&quo...

Aviation Technology

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. | February 09, 2022

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and the Transport Workers Union Local 550 (TWU 550) have reached a Tentative Agreement for the more than 400 Southwest Airlines Dispatch Employees. "This agreement rewards our skilled Dispatchers, while providing Southwest additional efficiencies, I'd like to thank both negotiating teams for their diligent work, which led to this agreement." -...

Air Transport

Gilmour Space Technologies | February 28, 2023

On February 27, 2023, Gilmour Space Technologies and Atomos Space announced signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore a multiyear contract between Gilmour and Atomos for the mutual purchase of launch and space transportation services. The partnership between Gilmour Space Technologies and Atomos Space will entail Atomos contracting Gilmour for launch services on its Eris and upcoming orbital launch vehicles. Moreover, Atomos' Orbital Transfer Vehicles (OTVs) wil...

Business Aviation

Embraer | December 30, 2021

BAE Systems and Embraer Defense & Security have announced plans to embark on a joint study to explore the development of Eve's electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (eVTOL) vehicle for the defence and security market. The joint study builds on Eve's development for the urban air mobility market and will look at how the aircraft could provide cost-effective, sustainable and adaptable capability as a defence variant. Engineers from BAE Systems' ...