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Air India may place orders for new planes worth $50 billion.

Air India may make a significant order for new jets worth approximately $50 billion at the Farnborough airshow in the United Kingdom. #Airindia

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According to Reuters reports, Air India may make a significant order for new jets worth approximately $50 billion at the Farnborough airshow in the United Kingdom. Following the acquisition of Air India by Indian commercial ground, TATA is rapidly expanding its operations.

According to some sources, Tata is looking for new fleets to replace its existing fleets on both short and long routes. The Airbus A350 was tested for suitability for Indian-based operations in March of this year in India.

Last month, the TATA group interacted with Airbus and Boeing, displaying the latest products and benefits. Both aircraft manufacturers are making a “last push,” with the order expected to include up to 70 wide-body jets, including Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s and 777s, as well as up to 300 compact bodies.

As of now, neither Pane Maker nor Air India has acknowledged anything regarding the orders.

According to Reuters, representatives from Airbus and Boeing visited India last week in search of a combined order for 200-300 narrow-body and 30-70 wide-body jets, but expectations for an order at Farnborough were dampened.

The transaction is valued at around $50 billion at list pricing, but closer to $20-25 billion after substantial industry discounts.

Aerospace

Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.