Page 8 - Aerospace
An unleashed Jeff Bezos will seek to shift Blue Origin into hyperdrive
Blue Origin is battling to win a competition with SpaceX and Dynetics to develop a new lunar lander for NASA
 "An unleashed Jeff Bezos will seek to shift Blue Origin into hyperdrive")
Skyroot, Bellatrix signs MoU to use latter's orbital transfer vehicle
In simple terms, an Orbital Transfer Vehicle is like a taxi in space that takes satellites to their operational orbits
 "Skyroot, Bellatrix signs MoU to use latter's orbital transfer vehicle")
34 aerospace, defence firms plan to invest nearly Rs 2,500 cr in Karnataka
As many as 34 aerospace and defence firms have shown interest in investing in Karnataka to spur aviation business in the southern state, an official said on Sunday.
 "34 aerospace, defence firms plan to invest nearly Rs 2,500 cr in Karnataka")
Budget: Dept of Space allocated Rs 13,949 cr after a steep cut last year
Out of the allocated funds Rs 8,228 crore have been earmarked for capital expenditure
 "Budget: Dept of Space allocated Rs 13,949 cr after a steep cut last year")
Improving deal pipeline and growth factored into L&T Technology stock
Q3 performance was better than estimates led by growth across verticals
 "Improving deal pipeline and growth factored into L&T Technology stock")
HAL stock takes flight on robust order book, indigenisation focus
The over Rs 47,000 cr light combat aircraft order has boosted growth prospects, while valuation remains reasonable
 "HAL stock takes flight on robust order book, indigenisation focus")
Skyroot Aerospace successfully test fires a solid propulsion rocket stage
This is the first time that a private company has successfully designed, developed and tested a full solid propulsion rocket stage in India
 "Skyroot Aerospace successfully test fires a solid propulsion rocket stage")
US, EU must cooperate to oppose China subsidies for aircraft industry: USTR
The US and Europe should agree to cooperate in opposing any future "hurtful" subsidies used by China to build up its commercial aircraft industry, US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said
 "US, EU must cooperate to oppose China subsidies for aircraft industry: USTR")
Rolls-Royce partners with Infosys for aerospace engineering in India
Aerospace and defence technology major Rolls-Royce and Infosys have signed a strategic partnership for sourcing engineering and R & D services for Rolls-Royce's civil aerospace business.As part of the overall partnership, Rolls-Royce will transition a significant part of its engineering centre capabilities for civil aerospace in Bengaluru to Infosys.Leveraging its expertise in core engineering services, digital transformation capabilities, and Rolls-Royce product knowledge acquired through the partnership, Infosys will provide a full range of high-end engineering and R & D services integrated with advanced digital service to Rolls-Royce."India has grown to become a key contributor to the Rolls-Royce global engineering ecosystem, delivering high levels of technical capability to support a broad range of complex business demands," said Kishore Jayaraman, President of Rolls-Royce India and South Asia."Infosys has been a valued partner to Rolls-Royce for many years, and we now ...
 "Rolls-Royce partners with Infosys for aerospace engineering in India")
Long way to go before aerospace industry becomes women friendly: Report
Just 6% thought the representation of women had increased significantly in the past five years, according to the survey
 "Long way to go before aerospace industry becomes women friendly: Report")
Jindal Aluminium increasing focus on defence, aerospace segments: MD
Ruling out inorganic route to scale up, he said they plan to increase output gradually in a modular manner every year so that both manpower and technology go hand in hand to meet rising demand
 "Jindal Aluminium increasing focus on defence, aerospace segments: MD")
Skyroot Aerospace first private company to test upper stage rocket engine
The company till now has raised Rs 31.5 crore and is in process of raising another Rs 90 crore this year
 "Skyroot Aerospace first private company to test upper stage rocket engine")
India's aerospace start-ups eye rocket launches and planetary missions
Private firms being allowed to build facilities and work within Isro's premises will throw big opportunities for country's aerospace startups
 "India's aerospace start-ups eye rocket launches and planetary missions")
A new paradigm
The success of SpaceX has opened up immense possibilities
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Indian-American aerospace expert appointed General Atomics Chief Executive
For Lall, this is his second stint with GA, which produces a series of unmanned aircraft and provides electro-optical, radar, signals intelligence, and automated airborne surveillance systems
 "Indian-American aerospace expert appointed General Atomics Chief Executive")
Defence reforms: Indian manufacturers looking to ride the opportunity
FM Nirmala Sitharaman had announced a series of measures to boost investments in India's defence and aerospace sector last week as part of the tranche 4 of the Rs 20 trillion economic stimulus
 "Defence reforms: Indian manufacturers looking to ride the opportunity")
FM gives reforms pill for ailing economy with privatisation, policy tweaks
In the latest announcement, the government's focus was on structural reform in sectors such as coal, minerals, aviation, defence, aerospace, power, and social infrastructure
 "FM gives reforms pill for ailing economy with privatisation, policy tweaks")
Dassault Reliance Aerospace resumes operation at MIHAN with 25-30% strength
It plans to gradually scale up later in consultation with District Administration and MIHAN authorities
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Coronavirus takes away the sheen from Hindalco's Aleris acquisition
While two units are to be divested, outlook for high-end aerospace business is soft
 "Coronavirus takes away the sheen from Hindalco's Aleris acquisition")
Conflicting orders from Centre and state govts hit aerospace production
Pressure from global aerospace vendors for uninterrupted supply building up
