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How does Virgin Galactic leverage the latest technology and industry trends to keep the company at the leading edge of the space tourism industry? “We’re listening to cutting-edge research that's out there,” says Lisa Morris, Vice President of Supply Chain. “As a company, we look at ancillary industries. For example, in the medical industry, there are interesting discussions about CT scanning and imaging tools for diagnosing the human body, which could one day be relevant to us. So it's not just about focusing on the aerospace industry but looking laterally at some of these growing technologies that we may be able to use in different fashions as we're trying to create this new environment with a space vehicle.” Explore the innovative solutions utilised by Virgin Galactic to enable its cutting edge research and commercial space flight ventures. Read the exclusive interview for free ➡ https://lnkd.in/evCj-hpa With thanks to project partners United CNC Machining, FirstKem, RCM Technologies, Inc., The Structures Company, LLC and Spin Imaging Inc. #thoughtleadership

🌌 Interested in learning how Virgin Galactic is harnessing the latest digital solutions in supply chain to rocket to the forefront of the space tourism industry? 🌌 Dive into the company’s innovative tech and strategies that are powering its groundbreaking research and commercial spaceflights in this thought leadership story featuring Lisa Morris, VP of Supply Chain. 🚀 Do you know someone who’s revolutionizing the aviation or aerospace industries? Tag them below or DM to discuss how we can spotlight their own insights in INNOVATION Magazine! ✨ #VirginGalactic #SupplyChainInnovation #SpaceTourism #TechLeadership #InnovationMagazine #Aerospace #AviationTech

As I viewed this ad and its message, my thoughts immediately focused on #mentoring. As established experts and leaders, it is incumbent on us to help in the development of our peers and our teams. But even more so, it is a #gift to help those around us achieve their goals. We have the Energy to Change the World and can do so supporting the growth of the next generation of talent. I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic. Who made a difference in your career? What are your tips for new mentors? Please share this message and let's build a community of mentors! #career #growth #coaching #mentor #futureofenergy

The UK signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US state of Washington this week. The MoU is the sixth agreement between the UK and a US state, with the government having previously signed deals with Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma and Utah. Industry minister Nusrat Ghani will travel to Seattle to formally sign the agreement with Washington State governor Jay Inslee. Washington hosts the headquarters of a number of high-profile tech companies, including Microsoft, Boeing and Amazon, and has a so-called ‘space cluster’, featuring high-tech manufacturers such as Spaceflight, SpaceX and Aerojet. DBT hopes that the MoU will increase the number of deals between the UK and Washington state and said that aerospace will be a priority sector under the agreement. The state-level deal strategy was initially formulated by former prime minister Boris Johnson’s administration to build momentum for a wider UK-US trade deal. However, a trade pact was absent from the Atlantic Declaration signed by PM Rishi Sunak and president Joe Biden earlier this year, which set out the future UK-US joint economic relationship for years to come. Watch this space for news of trade deals with Texas, California and Colorado.

Axiom Precision Manufacturing and Nupress Group have been contracted by Lockheed Martin to produce precision machined components for the next-generation Orion spacecraft. With origins in automotive and toolmaking, the companies are capitalising on the opportunities that advanced Australian manufacturers can access by diversifying into space. Axiom’s Aerospace and Defence Manager Fred Hull said "once we achieved our AS9100 aerospace certification and had success with many Australian and international aerospace primes, we knew that the space industry should be highlighted on our business plan.” Nupress also moved into the space industry due to shifts in its customer base. CEO Craig McWilliam said: “In 2012, when the mining bubble burst, Nupress made a strategic decision to move into the aerospace and health markets." #manufacturing #australianmanufacturing #space #spaceindustry #diversification #defence #defenceindustry

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is up for sale, and all signs point to BLUE ORIGIN as the buyer. While the two parties have not yet signed an agreement, a deal for ULA—which Boeing and Lockheed Martin Space formed as a joint venture in 2006—could be announced in the next couple of months, Ars Technica first reported. Our sources confirm that the sale should be announced by the end of April. The valuation for ULA is thought to be in the $2B to $3B range—and could be as high as $4B. https://lnkd.in/ey-KT6Pp

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 In an era where commercial aerospace giants find themselves hogging headlines for the wrong reasons, one pivotal question emerges, how will industry titans like Boeing adapt their talent acquisition strategies? The aerospace sector is bracing for a challenging climb. With the allure of 'new space' companies like SpaceX, legacy organizations must recalibrate their approach to stay competitive. It's not just about staying afloat but charting a course to regain altitude in the industry. Boeing’s mission must pivot beyond reinvention towards a compelling narrative that captivates the next generation of engineers. It's crucial to leverage its rich heritage, while revolutionizing realms of technical development and innovation, to captivate minds that drive tomorrow’s breakthroughs. It begs the question – how can aerospace stalwarts attract top-tier engineering talent in a landscape brimming with novel opportunities? Listen to our latest episode where Jason Riggs discusses the details. 🚀 https://hubs.ly/Q02pwCpk0 #AerospaceEngineering #TalentAcquisition #SpaceTech #AeroIndustryInsights #EngineeringTalent #Boeing #SpaceX #CareerInAero #FutureOfEngineering

✨ Seraphim Space Q4 2023 Index highlights ✨ In 2023, a record $1.6bn was invested in series C. Notable rounds included investments in three launch businesses: Firefly Aerospace ($350m), Isar Aerospace ($165m), and Galactic Energy Inc. Aerospace Technology ($154m). The largest series C round was Axiom Space’s $350m raise. These rounds demonstrate the significant amount of capital available to late-stage businesses. The seed stage continued to show strong and continuous year-over-year growth, which is a positive sign compared to significantly reduced fundraising in general VC. Take a closer look - https://lnkd.in/eAVHgWDh

"If there is any lesson on competitiveness to be learnt when juxtaposing ARIANESPACE-SpaceX and Airbus-Boeing parallel yet opposing stories, it is not about subsidising existing corporate leviathans with more industrial policy. It is in fact about creating the right starting conditions for innovation to proliferate." ✍️ Andrea Dugo on EU-US competition in the aerospace industry. Read his new blog ➡ https://lnkd.in/d3TS7R-d