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August 17, 2016

Airborne 08.17.16: New Mooney Boss, Airshow Ditching, Red Bull Air Races

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Mooney says that following the successful debut of the new M20 Acclaim and Ovation Ultras at AirVenture, and their announcement of a new partnership with Jeppesen, as well as M10 flight test milestones, the company is continuing its march back to the front with a planned transition to new company leadership. Mooney announced that Dr. Vivek Saxena has been named the new president and Chief Executive Officer of Mooney International. A press release stated that Dr. Saxena is known for his strategic vision and operational effectiveness, and is reported to be a twenty-five year veteran of the aerospace industry. A recently released video shows the pilot of a Druine D31 ‘Tu

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Orbital ATK, NASA Report Outcomes From Qualification Motor (QM-2) Test

Rocket Motor Test Demonstrates Progress On NASA’s Space Launch System

NASA and Orbital ATK have announced that data gathered and reviewed to date from the second five-segment qualification motor (QM-2) test show the solid rocket motor manufactured by Orbital ATK performed as designed. The test performed on June 28 provides vital data undergoing further analysis leading to qualification of the booster that will provide liftoff and ascent thrust for NASA’s heavy-lift Space Launch System, or SLS.

Spacecraft Boosted Into Orbit By SpaceX Over The Weekend

The satellite designed and built by Space Systems Loral for SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation and launched by SpaceX over the weekend is successfully performing post-launch maneuvers according to plan.