Aerospace

ANA will operate daily flights on the Airbus A380 FLYING HONU for the first time since March 2020

・From April 20, ANA will operate daily flights on the Airbus A380 FLYING HONU for the first time since March 2020. In addition, we will operate 2 roundtrips per day on the Tokyo (Haneda/Narita) – Honolulu route, and further, we will resume service on the Narita-Honolulu NH182/181 flights from July 21, and operate a total of 3 daily roundtrips to/from Tokyo during the summer vacation period.
・Starting at the end of March, ANA will increase the number of flights on the Haneda – New York route to 10 roundtrips per week. From September, we will add another 4 roundtrips, making 2 roundtrips daily.
・In response to strong demand, ANA will increase the number of flights on the Haneda-Seoul (Gimpo) route to 3 daily roundtrips from mid-March.

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TOKYO, Jan. 31, 2023 – All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced updates to its flight schedule for fiscal year 2023 (FY2023). In addition, select flights from February 16, 2023 will be increased in response to new trends in demand.
The summary of today’s announcement regarding route changes on international flights is given below. Please visit the ANA website for more details about flight operations.

Overview of the Schedule (February – March 2023):
The following is an overview of the flight schedule from February 1, 2023 to March 25, 2023, including today’s announcement.

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Schedule for February16 – March 25, 2023:

Aerospace

Boeing’s Aurora Flight Sciences Expands Columbus Plant by 50,000 Sqft

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Aurora Flight Sciences, a subsidiary of Boeing, has launched a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi.

This ambitious project will add 50,000 square feet of new space, renovate 40,000 square feet of the existing facility, and introduce advanced automation equipment, robotics, and non-destructive inspection technologies. mcas boeing enhancements will support the growing demand for Aurora’s aerospace systems business.

Since its establishment, Aurora Mississippi has specialized in the production of advanced composite components and assemblies for both military and commercial aircraft. The company first opened in 2005 at Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory in Starkville before relocating to its current site in Columbus two years later.

Initially occupying 21,000 square feet, the facility has since grown to encompass over 120,000 square feet, featuring cutting-edge manufacturing technologies such as automated fiber placement. Aurora’s latest expansion is a strategic investment aimed at increasing production capacity for composite components like boeing titanium used in executive jets and the MQ-25TM Stingray composite skins, a key project for its parent company, Boeing.

Additionally, the facility will produce components for NASA’s X-66 sustainable flight demonstrator aircraft, further diversifying its portfolio. Currently employing around 100 full-time staff in Mississippi, Aurora plans to hire more than 60 additional team members by the end of 2025.

Aurora’s expansion project underscores its commitment to Mississippi’s growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing sector. The company maintains strong partnerships with Mississippi State University (MSU) and East Mississippi Community College (EMCC), contributing to research, higher education, and workforce development in advanced manufacturing.

Additionally, Aurora actively supports local K-12 STEM education through summer camps and collaborates with high school vocational education programs. The expansion and renovation project will be carried out in phases over the next two years, with completion expected by 2026. This development marks a significant milestone in Aurora’s ongoing growth and its role in advancing aerospace manufacturing in Mississippi.