Aerospace

Hamad International Airport named World’s Best Airport 2022

Hamad International Airport has been crowned the World’s Best Airport for the second year in a row, according to the 2022 World Airport Awards, which were hosted on June 16, 2022, at Passenger Terminal EXPO in Paris, France.

As the official airport partner for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and contender for the SKYTRAX World’s Best Airport 2022, Hamad International Airport (HIA) has witnessed a strong increase in passenger traffic, with a 162 percent surge compared to the same period in 2021.

Hamad International Airport served a total of 7.14 million passengers in the first quarter of 2022, with 2,163,086 passengers in January, 2,168,265 passengers in February and 2,812,874 passengers in March 2022. HIA also introduced three new passenger destinations in Q1 2022 to the 153 destinations the airport currently serves.

Other notable winners include Singapore Changi Airport, which received prizes for World’s Best Airport Staff Service and World’s Best Airport Dining, and Istanbul Airport, which received honours for World’s Best Airport Shopping and Most Family Friendly Airport.

Tokyo Haneda Airport was named the World’s Cleanest Airport, the Best Domestic Airport in the World, the Best Airport in Asia, and the Best Airport PRM & Accessible Facilities. Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport was named the World’s Most Improved Airport.

Nagoya’s Chubu Centrair International Airport was voted World’s Best Regional Airport, Copenhagen Airport was recognised World’s Best Airport Immigration Processing, and Zurich Airport repeated its triumph by being named World’s Best Airport Security Processing.

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.