Aerospace

Russian fighter jet crash following a sudden turn on takeoff.

A recent Video clip depicts what appears to be a Russian fighter plane falling right away after making a sudden manoeuvre while taking off.

The video was shared online on Monday by pro-Ukraine accounts and is rumoured to have been shot in the seized Crimea. Government accounts in Ukraine have since reposted it, including the ministry of defence on Tuesday.

Sunday morning in Crimea. Another Su-25 is down.
Incompetence at all levels. Weapons in the hands of russians are the danger, first of all, to themselves. pic.twitter.com/4xJdapzR7w
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) September 13, 2022
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The majority of Russian jets are either shot down or crashed because of a technical or pilot issue. “Sunday morning in Crimea. Another Su-25 is down. Incompetence at all levels. Weapons in Russian hands are the risk, first and foremost, to themselves,” Defence of Ukraine tweets in addition to the video.

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.