Electron Rocket Continues to Impress

Rocket Lab, the publicly traded, American space-launch concern with a New Zealand subsidiary, announced on 17 March 2023 that it will launch a pair of satellites on a dedicated mission of its Electron rocket—a proper noun, not an allusion to the contraption’s workings—for BlackSky, the geospatial intelligence subsidiary of global launch services provider Spaceflight, Inc. The slated mission’s launch window opens 22 March at approximately 16:30 EDT.

The Cost of Doing Business

The National Transportation Safety Board reported that the Biden administration’s proposed 2024 fiscal year budget included the agency’s requested $145-million allotment. The sought sum reflects an increase of $15.7-million over the NTSB’s fiscal 2023 budget. The additional monies will be plied to the agency’s investigative efforts and the acquisition of new technologies germane to the NTSB’s charter.

Leo’s Strong Global Position Asserted

Heli-Expo 2023 saw nearly forty Leonardo helicopters comprising primarily  AW139s, AW169s, and AW109s and valuing approximately €470-million sold to numerous global operators. Subject helicopters, which are to be delivered between 2023 and 2026, will be plied to energy-support, Search And Rescue (SAR), Emergency Medical Services (EMS), public service duties, and VIP/corporate transport missions across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

SkyWatch Offers Convenience and Comprehensive Coverage

SkyWatch, a licensed insurance broker in all fifty U.S. states and Canada with offices in Tel Aviv, Israel and Palo Alto, California, has announced the launch of its new, fully-digital aircraft owner's insurance platform. The game-changing offering enables owners of light aircraft to easily customize their insurance and obtain coverage in a matter of minutes—all with no need of a middleman. The new platform frees aircraft owners from the complicated, time-consuming processes of obtaining and maintaining insurance coverage and affords users a hassle-free, mobile, wholly-secure experience.

Aero Linx: Royal Aeronautical Society

As the only professional body dedicated to aerospace, aviation, and space communities, we exist to further the advancement of aeronautical art, science and engineering around the world. Established in 1866, the Society has been at the forefront of developments in aerospace, seeking to promote the highest professional standards and provide a central forum for sharing knowledge.

Movement Area

The runways, taxiways, and other areas of an airport/heliport which are utilized for taxiing/hover taxiing, air taxiing, takeoff, and landing of aircraft, exclusive of loading ramps and parking areas. At those airports/heliports with a tower, specific approval for entry onto the movement area must be obtained from ATC.

"We’re proud to continue playing a key role in building out BlackSky’s growing constellation. We’ve now delivered nine satellites to orbit for BlackSky since our first launch for them in 2019 and we’re grateful to have been entrusted with their mission once again. Counting down to another mission just six days after a successful launch from LC-2 in Virginia is no mean feat and testament to our team’s experience and dedication to delivering response launch.” Source: Rocket Lab founder and Chief Executive Peter Beck commenting on the upcoming launch of a pair of satellites on a dedicated mission of its Electron rocket for BlackSky, the geospatial intelligence subsidiary of global launch services p