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‘Wings like cracked eggshells’: Richard Branson faces turbulence over safety of space flights
theguardian.com/science/2023/jan/14/richard-branson-virgin-galactic-passengers-space
Billionaire and Virgin Group founder, Richard Branson’s wealth has tumbled by more than half since 2021 to $3bn as SPAC problems gave him ‘a big jolt from the ...
fortune.com/europe/2024/04/09/billionaire-virgin-group-british-richard-branson-wealth-tumbled-half-since-2021-to-3bn-spac-problems-covid-nationwide-natwest/
Virgin Galactic countersues Boeing for : Virgin Galactic countersued Boeing over a project to develop a new space tourism
reuters.com/legal/litigation/virgin-galactic-countersues-boeing-shoddy-work-new-mothership-2024-04-05/
Virgin Galactic Eyes Reverse SPCE Stock Split in Bid to Stay on NYSE: Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. is proposing a reverse split of its beaten-down shares as the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/virgin-galactic-eyes-reverse-stock-split-with-shares-sagging
Rocket Report: Delta IV’s grand finale; Angara flies another dummy payload: “We heard loud and clear from customers they wanted these services."
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/rocket-report-delta-ivs-grand-finale-angara-flies-another-dummy-payload/
Why Virgin is returning to trains, by Richard Branson’s right-hand man: The railways, space, loyalty schemes… Sir Richard Branson’s empire has come unstuck at ...
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Jewel breaks her silence on 'intense' Kevin Costner dating rumors: Jewel has finally broken her silence over rumors that she's dating Kevin Costner — and ...
nypost.com/2024/04/12/entertainment/jewel-breaks-her-silence-on-intense-kevin-costner-dating-rumors/
Richard Branson’s $520 Million Virgin Money Exit Exposes His SPAC Scars: Virgin Group founder Richard Branson had almost $2 billion tied up in global stock ...
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UK's Virgin Atlantic says it's on course to return to profitability in 2024: Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic said on Wednesday it would return to profitability ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/uks-virgin-atlantic-says-its-course-return-profitability-2024-2024-04-03/
Richard Branson shares report from 65 years ago: ‘Going through school with undiagnosed dyslexia’
hindustantimes.com/trending/richard-branson-shares-report-from-65-years-ago-going-through-school-with-undiagnosed-dyslexia-101712721035950.html
Singer spills on romance with Kevin Costner: Musician Jewel isn’t putting an end to the rumours about her relationship with Kevin Costner as she gushed over the ...
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/hook-ups-break-ups/singer-jewel-breaks-silence-on-intense-kevin-costner-dating-rumours-hes-a-great-person/news-story/1337b8143c70376dad6779cd081873a8
‘Handicapped’: Billionaire’s report card: British billionaire Sir Richard Branson has taken “prove them wrong” to another level.
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Boeing pushes back on whistleblower’s allegations and details how airframes are put together
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/15/boeing-pushes-back-on-whistleblowers-allegations-and-details-how-airframes-are-put-together/
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Calls for Grounding of All 787 Dreamliners
- Boeing quality engineer Sam Salehpour is urging the planemaker to ground all 787 Dreamliners worldwide, citing potential structural issues.
- Salehpour alleges that Boeing took shortcuts during the construction of the 787 and 777 jets, compromising aircraft safety.
- After raising internal concerns with Boeing, Salehpour claims he faced retaliation and witnessed unsafe assembly practices in another program.
- Boeing defends the 787 Dreamliner's quality, while the FAA investigates Salehpour's claims, emphasizing the importance of aircraft safety.
Sir Richard Branson 'sails' around London handing out free Virgin cruise tickets: The business magnate took to the streets of London on board a double-decker bus ...
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/richard-branson-free-cruise-tickets-9232906
Sir Richard Branson spotted on a double decker bus-turned ship: Sir Richard Branson was spotted ‘sailing’ through the streets of central London today - on a ...
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/read-this/sir-richard-branson-spotted-on-a-double-decker-bus-turned-ship-4596229
Lilium starts assembling battery packs for first crewed eVTOL flight : eVTOL developer Lilium has started assembling battery packs to perform first crewed flight ...
aerotime.aero/articles/lilium-starts-assembling-battery-packs-for-first-crewed-evtol-flight
Elon Musk plans next Starship test in May, but landing attempt probably not until 2025
heise.de/news/Elon-Musk-plant-naechsten-Starship-Test-im-Mai-Landeversuch-aber-wohl-erst-2025-9677419.html
C-130 cargo plane that US Air Force reinventing to fight like bomber: The C-130 has earned a reputation as the plane that can "do-it-all" over seven decades ...
businessinsider.com/c-130-hercules-us-air-force-reinvent-cargo-plane-combat-2024-4
Inside billionaire Richard Branson's private island you can rent for $118K per night: Private chef, infinity pool, spa and more
pagesix.com/lifestyle/inside-billionaire-richard-bransons-private-island-you-can-rent-for-118k-per-night/
New Starship test flight: What Elon Musk's SpaceX wants to achieve: SpaceX founder Elon Musk has announced that new rocket flights are coming soon ...
t3n.de/news/starship-testflug-elon-musks-spacex-ziele-1617812/
Richard Branson’s $520 Million Virgin Money Exit Exposes His SPAC Scars: Virgin Group founder Richard Branson had almost $2 billion tied up in global stock ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/branson-s-520-million-virgin-money-exit-exposes-his-spac-scars
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Looking back on the laughs: A history of tech’s April Fool’s hoaxes and hijinks: Explore a roundup of some of the tech industry's most outrageous April ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/01/looking-back-on-the-laughs-a-history-of-tech039s-april-fool039s-hoaxes-and-hijinks
Quick Glance: April Fools' Day 2024: From Baby Language Translation Apps to a Ghostbuster at Tinder
- Every year on April 1st, companies and brands introduce new 'products' for jokes. Sweetgreen, Welch's, and Omaha Steaks showcase ideas like baby language translation apps.
- April 1st, known as April Fools' Day, encourages not trusting anyone and questioning everything. Companies use this day to surprise customers and employees with prank products.
- Despite occasional failed pranks, marketers continue to rely on fake products to grab attention. Examples include a hot dog-flavored drink from 7-Eleven and a translation app for stoner language.
- Other prank products include things like AI-powered dolls, banana sleeping bags, and even cheese spritz sprays. Companies like Krispy Kreme, Omaha Steaks, and Quest Nutrition participate in this fun tradition.
Boeing and subsidiary launch action against Virgin Galactic: Oh, and there's small matter of an alleged $26M in unpaid bills
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Rocket Report: Will Northrops rocket be reusable? Fourth Starship gets fired twice
arstechnica.com/space/2024/03/rocket-report-one-day-delay-for-the-final-delta-launch-orbex-patents-landing-tech/
Virgin Atlantic unveils 40th anniversary A330neo honoring Sir Richard Branson: Virgin Atlantic will mark its 40th anniversary in June 2024. To commemorate the ...
aerotime.aero/articles/vvirgin-atlantic-a330-richard-branson-ruby-rebel
Boeing whistleblower is found dead. Coroner suspects suicide: Authorities in South Carolina say a former Boeing manager who raised safety questions about the ...
oregonlive.com/nation/2024/03/boeing-whistleblower-is-found-dead-coroner-suspects-suicide.html
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower’s Legal Battle Could Continue Posthumously, Lawyer Asserts
- A whistleblower and former Boeing inspector who passed away before his case concluded could have his matter heard posthumously, as per a legal expert.
- Barnett's death should not halt the claim, as his estate could step in as the complainant, stated whistleblower attorney Stephen Kohn.
- Boeing denied retaliating against Barnett but failed to dismiss the plaintiff's case.
- Barnett's attorneys urged local police to continue investigating despite the coroner's initial ruling.
UK and US lack regulation to protect space tourists from cosmic ray dangers: Damage to DNA, mutations, uncontrolled cell division and malignancy ...
theregister.com/2024/03/11/uk_and_us_lack_regulation/
Rocket Report: Starbase will expand into state park; another Japanese rocket: "Those launches are exciting the young minds that are watching them."
arstechnica.com/space/2024/03/rocket-report-starbase-will-expand-into-state-park-another-japanese-rocket/
For Virgin Galactic, becoming profitable means a pause in flying to space: Virgin Galactic has just one more flight planned for its only operational spaceship.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/02/for-virgin-galactic-becoming-profitable-means-a-pause-in-flying-to-space/
Nationwide agrees £2.9bn deal to take over Virgin Money: Richard Branson has already indicated he will back takeover that will require the agreement of the ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/mar/21/nationwide-agrees-29bn-deal-to-take-over-virgin-money
A startup hyping the first Michelin-starred meal in space isn't actually going to space
qz.com/space-perspective-startup-michelin-starred-meal-1851346983
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British billionaire Richard Branson poised for a $320 million windfall under obscure exit fee for closure of challenger Virgin Money brand
fortune.com/europe/2024/03/11/british-billionaire-richard-branson-windfall-exit-fee-challenger-virgin-money/
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British billionaire Richard Branson gifts free cruise tickets to all passengers of Delta flight | Watch | Mint
livemint.com/news/trends/british-billionaire-richard-branson-gifts-free-cruise-tickets-to-all-passengers-of-delta-flight-watch-11709733718417.html
Virgin Voyages Wants Remote Workers to 'Work From Helm' on Month-Long Cruises
entrepreneur.com/business-news/virgin-voyages-offers-remote-workers-monthlong-summer-cruise/471108
Richard Branson surprises Delta flight with free Virgin Voyages cruise: Adult Sky Miles members on a Delta flight from Atlanta to San Juan got free tickets for a ...
businessinsider.com/richard-branson-surprises-delta-flight-with-free-virgin-voyages-cruise-2024-3
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Billionaire Richard Branson surprises lucky travellers with free luxury vacation: Sir Richard Branson lit up the lives of lucky travelers after boarding their ...
themirror.com/news/us-news/billionaire-richard-branson-surprises-lucky-366773
Branson’s Virgin Voyages scraps next summer’s Australian cruises: Sir Richard’s Branson’s ship Resilient Lady isn’t so resilient after all, with the cruise line ...
smh.com.au/traveller/travel-news/branson-s-virgin-voyages-scraps-next-summer-s-australian-cruises-20240227-p5f83q.html
73-year-old billionaire Richard Branson's daily routine: Virgin Group founder Richard Branson's daily routine is chock full of sports, from tennis to ...
businessinsider.com/richard-branson-daily-routine-schedule
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Billionaire Branson pledges to help rebuild Ukraine's aerospace industry post-war - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/02/24/billionaire-branson-pledges-to-help-rebuild-ukraines-aerospace-industry-post-war/
Luxury space-tourism startup unveils test capsule: Space Perspective's new Neptune pressurized capsule is designed to take passengers on a six-hour trip to the ...
businessinsider.com/luxury-space-tourism-test-capsule-balloon-2024-2
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Richard Branson Signs Open Letter Calling to 'Make AI a Force for Good'
entrepreneur.com/business-news/richard-branson-signs-open-letter-calling-for-ai-regulation/469808
Rocket Report: US military still wants point-to-point; India’s big 2024 ambitions
arstechnica.com/space/2024/02/rocket-report-us-military-still-wants-point-to-point-indias-big-2024-ambitions/
Virgin Galactic (SPCE) Revenue Misses Estimates, Will Focus on Delta Ships: Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. fourth-quarter revenue fell short of Wall Street ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-27/virgin-galactic-revenue-misses-estimates-will-focus-on-delta
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Staying fit: 73-year-old billionaire Richard Branson's morning routine: 73-year-old billionaire Richard Branson's daily routine is packed with exercise ...
businessinsider.de/leben/international-panorama/fit-bleiben-morgenroutine-des-73-jaehrigen-milliardaers-richard-branson/
Sir Richard Branson congratulated Herefordshire teenager: A HEREFORDSHIRE teenager who became the youngest pilot in the UK has received a letter from one of the ...
herefordtimes.com/news/24212165.sir-richard-branson-congratulated-herefordshire-teenager/
NASA and Boeing plan first manned Starliner flight for early May: After many delays, Boeing's Starliner is now scheduled to complete its first test flight with ...
heise.de/news/NASA-und-Boeing-planen-ersten-bemannten-Starliner-Flug-fuer-Anfang-Mai-9664488.html
Timeframe: When Richard Branson planted a British flag on Dubai's World Islands: The British billionaire launched Virgin Atlantic's Dubai-London flights in his ...
thenationalnews.com/travel/2024/03/22/timeframe-richard-branson-dubai-world-islands/
Billionaire Sir Richard Branson reveals 'nasty' injuries after bike crash in British Virgin Islands
itv.com/news/2024-02-12/richard-branson-reveals-nasty-injuries-after-bike-crash
“Uncontrolled AI”: Oppenheimer’s grandson warns of existential threat: Charles Oppenheimer, Richard Branson and numerous other celebrities call for ...
t3n.de/news/enkel-von-oppenheimer-warnt-vor-ki-1608596/
Getting up early: "I have the attention span of a goldfish": For managers like Apple boss Tim Cook, the day starts at five o'clock. Our author tested what this ...
zeit.de/2024/08/frueh-aufstehen-fuenf-uhr-selbstoptimierung-gluecklich
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Virgin Galactic investigating anomaly discovered after last crewed suborbital mission
techcrunch.com/2024/02/06/virgin-galactic-investigating-anomaly-discovered-after-last-crewed-suborbital-mission/
Starship: SpaceX's rocket burns up in atmosphere during third test flight: The first two flights ended in an explosion. Even the third time, the new super rocket ...
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Richard Branson and Oppenheimer's grandson urge action to stop AI and climate 'catastrophe'
cnbc.com/2024/02/15/richard-branson-oppenheimer-grandson-urge-action-on-ai-climate.html
Saudi Arabia will fly tourists to outer space for $164,000: Halo Space Co plans test trip to the second layer of earth’s atmosphere in June, 2026
gulfnews.com/business/aviation/saudi-arabia-will-fly-tourists-to-outer-space-for-164000-1.1711023254246
Virgin Galactic Investigates Pin Detachment On Last Spaceflight: Virgin Galactic is investigating the loss of a part of the mechanism connecting VSS Unity with ...
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All About Kate Winslet’s Husband, Edward Abel Smith: Kate Winslet and Edward Abel Smith have been together since 2011. Get to know their love story and more ...
elle.com/culture/celebrities/a60235503/who-is-kate-winslet-husband-edward-abel-smith/
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Türkiye is focused on F-16s rather than F-35s: President Erdogan: President Erdogan announces Türkiye's strategic focus on F-16 warplanes instead of F-35s ...
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Rocket Report: SpaceX at the service of a rival; Endeavour goes vertical: The US military appears interested in owning and operating its own fleet of Starships.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/02/rocket-report-spacex-at-the-service-of-a-rival-endeavourgoes-vertical/
Poland. U.S. Reaper drone forced into emergency landing after losing contact with base
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NTSB probing ‘stuck’ control incident on Boeing 737 Max: NTSB probing ‘stuck’ control incident on Boeing 737 Max
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Wrongful death lawsuit begins over plane crash that killed Papillion man, Air Force captain
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Starship: Elon Musk talks about interstellar travel - why it won't be easy: After the third test flight of the Starship, Elon Musk is apparently very confident ...
t3n.de/news/elon-musk-starship-interstellare-reisen-1614457/
Successful test flight of unmanned craft brings hypersonic era closer: Carried aloft by the massive six-engine carrier aircraft Roc, Stratolaunch's Talon ...
euronews.com/next/2024/03/11/successful-test-flight-of-unmanned-aircraft-in-the-us-brings-the-hypersonic-era-closer
US authorities: Third test flight of SpaceX rocket Starship approved: The first two test flights of the Starship rocket ended with explosions after just a few ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/spacex-dritter-testflug-von-starship-rakete-genehmigt-19585234.html
SpaceX: Third launch of the Starship scheduled for today: SpaceX is planning the third test flight of its Starship for March 14 at 1 p.m. ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/spacex-dritter-start-des-starships-steht-an-fuer-heute-an/
Doroni Aerospace Unveils H1-X Personal ‘Flying Car’: The two-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) design is “so intuitive that a 4-year-old could ...
flyingmag.com/doroni-aerospace-unveils-h1-x-personal-flying-car/
World's largest aircraft nails successful test flight again: US-based firm Stratolaunch announces a new captive carry test flight of its Talon-A hypersonic ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2024/03/06/worlds-largest-aircraft-nails-successful-test-flight-again/
India announces four-member crew for ‘Gaganyaan’ space mission: NEW DELHI, Feb 27 (Reuters) - India on Tuesday introduced four crew members for its maiden ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-27-india-announces-four-member-crew-for-gaganyaan-space-mission/
Türkiye's KAAN stealth fighter jet dominates global headlines with maiden test flight
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Virgin Galactic and the FAA are investigating a dropped pin on last spaceflight: "The FAA is overseeing the Virgin Galactic-led mishap investigation."
arstechnica.com/space/2024/02/virgin-galactic-reports-dropped-pin-on-its-last-flight-says-it-posed-no-safety-risk/
Test flights on tap for Space Perspective’s luxury high-altitude balloon: This Florida-based startup wants to fly thousands of customers up to 100,000 feet.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/02/test-flights-on-tap-for-space-perspectives-luxury-high-altitude-balloon/
Virgin Galactic Stock Is Dropping After Earnings Beat. Here’s Why.
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Investing in Space: NASA panel warns astronaut moon plan may be too ambitious: NASA's Artemis moon mission program regularly faces a wide swath of questions ...
cnbc.com/2024/02/01/investing-in-space-nasa-panel-warns-moon-plan-may-be-too-ambitious.html
Richard Branson’s Virgin cruises cancel New Zealand, Australia sailings over Red Sea fears
nzherald.co.nz/travel/richard-bransons-virgin-cruises-cancel-new-zealand-australia-sailings-over-red-sea-fears/R4JA7G5NFRHUZDJDLL42CQNMRU/
Japan successfully launches H3 rocket, a year after failed debut: A new Japanese flagship H3 rocket lifted off from a space station in southwestern
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Quick Glance: Japanese H3 Rocket Successfully Reaches Orbit
- H3 rocket launches from Tanegashima Space Center, deploying two satellites after last year's failed debut.
- Successfully reaches orbit at 670 kilometers altitude with satellite release confirmed by JAXA.
- Boost for Japan's space program post recent successes, including historic moon landing last month.
- Launch serves as crucial test for Japan's space development following H3's failed debut flight in March last year.
US Marines use TRV-150 drones for Arctic operations in Norway: U.S. Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2 ...
defence-blog.com/us-marines-use-trv-150-drones-for-arctic-operations-in-norway/
Putin takes part in test flight in supersonic bomber: The Russian president likes to maintain his strong man image - especially in view of the upcoming ...
diepresse.com/18197068/putin-nimmt-an-testflug-in-ueberschall-bomber-teil
Putin Flies Supersonic Bomber During Tatarstan Visit: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday flew a Tupolev Tu-160M strategic bomber ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/02/22/putin-flies-supersonic-bomber-during-tatarstan-visit-a84209
Türkiye's homegrown fighter jet KAAN conducts maiden test flight: 5th generation fighter jet aims to replace Turkish army's aging fleet
yenisafak.com/en/technology/turkiyes-homegrown-fighter-jet-kaan-conducts-maiden-test-flight-3677812
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Internet provider Tangerine suffers cyberattack: “No one is more disappointed than me,” Tangerine’s CEO said after more than 200,000 customers are caught up in a ...
theage.com.au/technology/internet-provider-tangerine-suffers-cyberattack-20240221-p5f6rd.html
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