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, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”