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Turkish Airlines plans order for around 30 Airbus A220s

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Exculsively,Turkish Airlines is said to be planning to acquire roughly 30 Airbus A220 planes for regional flights.

As per the source Turkish Airlines is to purchase 30 Airbus A220 planes for regional operations, according to Turkish Aviation. The Airbus A220-300, which can carry up to 160 passengers and has a range of up to 5,920 kilometers, would be extremely beneficial to Turkish Airlines (3,678 miles). According to the source, it serves approximately 300 destinations in 126 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, making it one of the busiest airlines in the world..

Both the Embraer E-195 and the Airbus A220 are being sought by this airline. Embraer of Brazil designed and developed the E-195, which is a medium-range passenger airliner. It is the largest of the Embraer E-Jet family of aircraft.

The Airbus A220 is a family of five-abreast narrow-body aircraft partnership with Airbus Canada Limited. It was originally designed by Bombardier and served for two years as the Bombardier Series, but the operating costs and range of the Airbus aircraft were important to Turkish carriers, it was a simple transition to the A220.

However, the airline intends to rebrand as ‘Türkiye Havayollar’ and it currently does not fly the A220. but It does fly other Airbus aircraft such as the A320, A330, and A350.

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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.