Aerospace

Top 10 Busiest Global Airport in the World – June 2022

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In June’s World’s Busiest Airports there has been more stability in the rankings compared to last month. The Top 4 Airports have stayed the same as last month with Atlanta being the largest airport, Dallas Fort Worth in second position, London Heathrow in third and Chicago O’Hare in fourth.

In 2019 Atlanta was the largest airport as well, Dallas Fort Worth was tenth, London Heathrow was seventh and Chicago O’Hare was fifth. Istanbul Airport has moved up three places to be the fifth busiest airport this month with an increase in seats of 5% compared to last month. In 2019 Istanbul was in thirteenth place. Dubai International has dropped out of the Top 10 and Paris Charles de Gaulle has moved up into tenth position.

Guangzhou has continued to drop in the rankings this month to 16th place from being the 4th busiest airport in March 2022, 10th busiest in April and 13th busiest in May. This is as a result of ongoing restrictions in China.

Report : OAG

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.