Aviation

Virgin Galactic brings commercial space to the Dubai Airshow

Virgin Galactic invites you to an immersive reality experience of the world’s first commercial spaceport and

showcases the world’s first commercial spacesuits

[Dubai, UAE.] – November , 2019, Virgin Galactic will be attending the Dubai Airshow 2019, exhibiting in partnership with Mubadala Investment Company from the 17th – 21st November. The company will be exhibiting the recently revealed spacesuits, developed in collaboration with Under
Armour, the world’s first such collection ever created specifically for private astronauts. Virgin Galactic will also be offering a unique, immersive and sensory VR experience that allows
guests to go on a virtual guided tour around the interior of Spaceport America, New Mexico. Using state-of-the-art mixed reality technology developed by Hyper and Viewport, guests will be able to experience the surfaces and materials of Spaceport, replicating the stunning barista bar that is a centrepiece of the Gaia lounge in the Gateway To Space Building.

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Some of our senior team members will attend the event. Jeremy Brown, the design Director for Spaceport will be there to share further insights about the Spaceport facilities, while Tom Westray,
Creative Director, will talk about his work with Under Armour to design the spacesuits. Both will share the design ethos behind each piece of work in this unique new market for commercial space
travel. Please see below a quote from Virgin Galactic CEO George Whitesides:

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“We’re thrilled to be exhibiting at the 2019 Dubai Air Show, a world-class event that brings together the most exciting companies in aerospace from across the world. It’s a great opportunity for guests to come see the first spacesuit ever designed for private astronauts, and experience an immersive reality showcase of Spaceport America to get a glimpse of becoming a future astronaut with Virgin
Galactic.”

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When: November 17 – 21
Where: Dubai Airshow, Mubadala Investment Company stand, Virgin Galactic Stand 910

Aviation

Boeing Resumes 737 MAX Manufacturing After Seven-Week Strike

In a crucial move for its recovery, Boeing has restarted production of its best-selling 737 MAX jetliner, about a month after a significant seven-week strike involving 33,000 factory workers came to an end.

This marks a key milestone for the planemaker, which has been facing considerable challenges in recent years, including heavy debt and a series of setbacks.

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According to the report from Reuters, Boeing resumed the production of the 737 MAX jetliner last week, a pivotal step as the company aims to meet the growing global demand for air travel. With over 4,200 orders from airlines, Boeing’s ability to get the 737 MAX production line back in motion is vital for its financial recovery.

Although Boeing had previously planned to restart production earlier, the company faced numerous obstacles that delayed this process. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) head Mike Whitaker told Reuters on Thursday that while Boeing had not yet resumed production, they had plans to restart by the end of the month.

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The road to this point has been rocky for Boeing. Setbacks such as the tragic fatal crashes of the 737 MAX, the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing supply chain issues, production safety concerns, and increased regulatory scrutiny have all contributed to delays in the company’s efforts to ramp up production.

The seven-week strike, which involved thousands of Boeing’s factory workers, added yet another hurdle. Despite these challenges, production of the 737 MAX officially resumed on Friday, according to one of the anonymous sources.

Boeing, however, declined to comment on the matter. The planemaker is now focused on reaching its goal of producing 56 737 MAX airplanes per month, a target that has been delayed due to the many issues that have beset the company over the past few years.