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Indian Navy gets 10th P-8I aircraft from Boeing
Indian Navy received 10th anti-submarine warfare aircraft P-8I from US-based aerospace company, Boeing. Key Points Contract for eight P81 aircraft was signed by defence ministry in 2009. In 2016, ministry signed a contract for four additional P-8I aircraft. 10th P-81 aircraft is the second aircraft to be delivered under option contract for four additional aircraft ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Boeing • Boeing P 81 aircrafts • Indian Navy • P-8I Aircrafts • Significance of P81 aircraft
President Ram Nath Kovind boards Air India One for its inaugural flight
On November 24, 2020, President Ram Nath kovind boarded the Air India one-B777 aircraft. The president boarded the aircraft to visit Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh and offer prayers at the Venkateshwara Swamy temple. The aircraft is carrying its first VVIP official. About Air India one The Air India one will be a call sign for ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Boeing • Missile • President of India • Prime minister • Vice President of India
SpaceX Crew-1 Mission: Four Astronauts launched into space
On November 16, 2020, SpaceX launched four astronauts into the space under Mission Crew 1. The Crew Dragon capsule becomes the first spacecraft to be certified by NASA after 40 years. Being the first in a series, there will be regular flights by the SpaceX to the International Space Station. Highlights The SpaceX Falcon 9 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Boeing • Crew Dragon • Crew Dragon Capsule • crew1 • Falcon 9 rocket • International Space Station • NASA • SpaceX
Israel tests advanced missile defense system Arrow-2
The Defence Ministry of Israel has declared that it has conducted a successful test of the country’s advanced defence system against long-range ballistic missiles. The flight-testing of Arrow-2 interceptor was part of Israel’s technological effort that ensures that the country will be one step ahead of its enemies all the time. Details of the Test ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Arrow-2 • Arrow-3 • Boeing • israel • Israel Aerosspace Industries • USA
Demo-2 mission: NASA to launch Astronauts to space first time in 11 years
On April 18, 2020, NASA announced that it will launch its flight of astronauts on May 27, 2020. This is the first flight of NASA in 9 years. Highlights The mission is to use Falcon-9 rocket. The astronauts are to be sent for an extended stay at the international space station. The mission is to ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Boeing • Demo-1 • Demo-2 • International Space Station (ISS) • NASA • space • SpaceX
Boeing may offer F-15EX fighter aircraft to India
Top Global aerospace company Boeing recently announced that it has asked license from the United States authorities for sanction, to export its F-15EX fighter aircraft to the Indian Air Force. This was announced by the aerospace firm in an aviation magazine. After this fighter aircraft is inducted, it would be the eighth fighter aircraft deployed ..
Topics: Boeing • Fighter aircraft • Indian Air Force • United States