Recent #Airbus news in the semiconductor industry

➀ The UK MoD has awarded a £127 million contract to Airbus to build a constellation of SAR-satellites called Oberon, set to be deployed in 2027.

➁ Oberon will utilize SAR technology to capture high-resolution imagery in any weather conditions, enhancing the UK's ISR capabilities.

➂ The project is part of the MoD's ISTARI programme, aiming to deploy a constellation of satellites by 2031 for various applications, including military operations and environmental monitoring.

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4 months ago

Boeing & Airbus: Deliveries & Profits

➀ In 2024, Boeing delivered 348 commercial aircraft, while Airbus delivered 766, surpassing its 2023 figures.

➁ Boeing and Airbus were closely matched in deliveries until 2019, but Boeing faced significant financial losses due to the 737 MAX crashes and other issues.

➂ Despite facing challenges, Airbus has remained profitable since 2021, with Boeing struggling with safety concerns and financial setbacks.

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electronicsweekly

5 months ago

Airbus wins OneWeb LEO constellation extension contract

➀ Airbus has been selected by Eutelsat to extend its OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation; ➁ The contract involves building 100 satellites, with delivery expected by the end of 2026; ➂ The new satellites will have technology upgrades for 5G integration and will be compatible with Europe's planned IRIS2 multi-orbit constellation.

5G Airbus EUV Eutelsat OneWeb satellite technology

electronicsweekly

8 months ago

Airbus supplying largest Sparkwing solar arrays to MDA Space

➀ Airbus will supply Sparkwing solar arrays to MDA Space for the MDA AURORA product line; ➁ The solar arrays are the largest Sparkwing to date, with a photovoltaic area of 30sqm; ➂ The arrays are designed for series production and are ideally suited for constellations.

Airbus satellite manufacturing solar panels

electronicsweekly

9 months ago

A Tale Of Two Balance Sheets

➀ Boeing faced significant financial losses due to the grounding of the 737 Max aircraft after two crashes in 2018 and 2019, resulting in billions in fines and canceled orders. ➁ The company continued to struggle with production issues on the 787 Dreamliner and other models, leading to further financial dips. ➂ A broader critique suggests that cost-cutting measures and inconsistent leadership contributed to design and construction shortcuts, affecting safety and profitability.

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seekingalpha

10 months ago

Farnborough Airshow: Boeing Wins 777X And 787 Orders, Airbus Takes The Win

1. Boeing and Airbus announced significant airplane deals during the Farnborough Airshow, with Airbus leading in both quantity and value. 2. Boeing secured 118 orders and commitments worth $17.1 billion, while Airbus secured 234 airplanes worth $18.8 billion. 3. Airbus emerged as the clear winner with 164 firm and tentative deals, compared to Boeing's 76 orders.

Airbus Airplane Orders Airshow

electronicsweekly

12 months ago

Airbus, Helsing team for Wingman AI unmanned platform

1. Airbus Defence and Space and Helsing have partnered to develop an AI-powered unmanned Wingman system. 2. The Wingman is designed to operate alongside manned combat jets, enhancing air superiority. 3. The system will handle dangerous tasks such as target reconnaissance and electronic warfare, with a human always in the loop.

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Recent #Airbus news in the semiconductor industry

MoD awards £127m contract to build SAR-surveillance satellites in UK

Boeing & Airbus: Deliveries & Profits

Airbus wins OneWeb LEO constellation extension contract

Airbus supplying largest Sparkwing solar arrays to MDA Space

A Tale Of Two Balance Sheets

Farnborough Airshow: Boeing Wins 777X And 787 Orders, Airbus Takes The Win

Airbus, Helsing team for Wingman AI unmanned platform