Bombardier and Government of Qu?bec finalise $1bn investment for C Series aircraft

The Government of Qu?bec in Canada has entered into a definitive agreement with Bombardier to make a previously announced $1bn investment in the C Series aircraft. A new limited partnership known as C Series aircraft (CSALP) has been created where all of the assets, liabilities, and obligations of the aircraft's programme will be transferred.

The $1bn investment will be provided in two $500m instalments, to be completed by September this year. Bombardier will then hold a 50.5% equity stake in CSALP, while mandatary of the Government of Qu?bec Investissement Qu?bec will hold 49.5%.


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Bombardier's president and chief executive officer Alain Bellemare said: "We are grateful for the confidence the people and the Government of Qu?bec have in the C Series. "Their investment will accelerate the momentum we've created, strengthen customer confidence in the aircraft, and provide Bombardier with the financial flexibility needed to compete and win."

Following completion of the deal, Bombardier will maintain operational control of the programme and consolidate its financial results. The existing Bombardier commercial aircraft president Fred Cromer will serve as president of CSALP along with his current role. The deal, approved by Bombardier's Board of Directors and the cabinet of the Government of Qu?bec, is conditional upon the satisfaction of other customary conditions.

As per the deal, the strategic, financial, and operational headquarters for the CSALP will remain in the Province of Qu?bec for at least 20 years, as well as the assembly, manufacturing, engineering services, and research and development activities.

Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. (Jun. 24, 2016) An Atlas V launch vehicle carrying the U.S. Navy?s fifth Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) communications satellite lifts off from Space Complex 41, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. MUOS is the next-generation narrow band tactical satellite communications system designed to significantly improve beyond-line-of-sight communications for U.S. forces on the move. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of United Launch Alliance/Released)

A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter lands at Massachusetts General Hospital, Saturday, June 25, 2016. The aircrew medevaced a 55-year-old man from a container ship 75 miles southeast of Nantucket. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 22, 2016) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower, the flagship of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Anderson W. Branch/Released)

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon sits on the flight line in preparation for the the Warriors over the Wasatch air show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 24, 2016. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the highest level of attention to detail and professionalism that represents team work, discipline and capability of our men and women serving in the U.S. Air Force around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

Staff Sgt. Sean MacGibbon, Tactical Aircraft Maintenance, signals to the Line Cone during the ground demonstration at the Warriors over the Wasatch air show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 26, 2016. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the highest level of attention to detail and professionalism that represents team work, discipline and capability of our men and women serving in the U.S. Air Force around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird #5, performs Max Turn/Half Cuban 8 maneuver during the Warriors over the Wasatch air show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 25, 2016. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the highest level of attention to detail and professionalism that represents team work, discipline and capability of our men and women serving in the U.S. Air Force around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Diamond Pass maneuver during the Warriors over the Wasatch air show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 25, 2016. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the highest level of attention to detail and professionalism that represents team work, discipline and capability of our men and women serving in the U.S. Air Force around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

Airbus receives 15 A320 aircraft order from AWAS

Ireland-based aircraft leasing company AWAS has placed an order with Airbus for an additional 15 A320 family aircraft, including 12 A320ceo and three A321ceo aircraft. With the latest order, AWAS' collective orders for A320 family aircraft have reached a total of 95 planes, which involves 89 A320 and six A321 aircraft.



AWAS CEO Dave Siegel said: "AWAS is bullish on the A320 and A321 CEO family as its value proposition to airlines remains strong, which is evident in the continued global demand for Airbus single-aisle aircraft. "AWAS is pleased to be able to offer our customers new production CEOs in support of their fleet plans."

The entire A320 aircraft family is equipped with 18in wide seats in economy as standard, and can carry between 100 and 240 passengers from low-density to high-density domestic to longer range routes. Airbus has so far received more than 12,500 orders for A320 aircraft family, and over 7,000 aircraft have been delivered to 400 customer and operators worldwide.



In April, Air C?te D'Ivoire has confirmed an order for two A320neo and two A320 aircraft with Airbus, making the company the first African airline to order the A320neo. Air C?te D'Ivoire currently operates five Airbus aircraft on lease as, well as four A319s and one A320 aircraft.

A B-1 Lancer from the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., performs a slow-speed flyover in honor of Staff Sgt. David J. Thatcher June 27, 2016, in Missoula, Mont. At 20 years old, and as an engineer gunner in Flight Crew 7 of the Doolittle Tokyo Raids, Thatcher?s crew crash-landed into sea off the coast of China April 18, 1942. Thatcher saved four members of the crew by pulling them to safety on the surrounding beach and applying life-saving medical treatment, even though he was injured himself. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Annabel Monroe)

RAF Tornado crews have used Stormshadow missiles against a very large concrete bunker in western Iraq, as part of air operations in the fight against Daesh.

Intelligence determined that Daesh had been using a large concrete bunker in western Iraq as a weapons facility. Due to the massive construction, built during the Saddam era, it was decided to use four Stormshadow missiles against it, as the weapon has particularly good capabilities against such a challenging target.

The missiles were launched on Sunday 26 June by two Tornados, all four Stormshadows scored direct hits and penetrated deep within the bunker.


An F-35 Lightning II and a vintage P-51 aircraft perform for spectators during the Warriors Over the Wasatch Air Show and Open House June 26 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The Air Combat Command Air Force Heritage Flight program features modern U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft flying alongside World War II, Korean-era, and Vietnam-era aircraft in a dynamic display of our nation?s airpower history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Cromar)

June 28, 2016 Montr?al Commercial Aircraft, Bombardier Inc., Press Release
Agreement includes firm order for 45 CS300 and options for an additional 30

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Air Canada announced today that they have finalized a firm purchase agreement consistent with the Letter of Intent (LOI) announced in February 2016. The purchase agreement includes a firm order for 45 CS300 aircraft and options for an additional 30 CS300 aircraft.

?I?m pleased to officially welcome Air Canada to our CS300 family of operators as one of our largest customers and early adopters,? said Alain Bellemare, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc. ?As an innovative operator, admired for successfully reinventing itself and, like Bombardier based in Qu?bec, Air Canada and the C Series aircraft are a perfect match.

?This order is a major statement of support for Canada?s aerospace industry and will help support thousands of C Series related jobs,? Mr. Bellemare continued. ?It also serves as an important catalyst for renewed interest and subsequent orders.?

?Over the past few years, we?ve been making transformative moves to boost our competitiveness and customer satisfaction to better position us for growth and continued success. Finalizing the CS300 order is a key element to Air Canada?s strategy to build one of the world?s youngest and most fuel efficient fleets,? said Calin Rovinescu, President and Chief Executive Officer, Air Canada. ?This order also will help establish a Centre of Excellence for C Series maintenance work in Qu?bec. Following a rigorous evaluation of its capabilities, we?re confident that the C Series aircraft?s superior range, economics and seating capacity will provide a stellar passenger experience and contribute significantly to our development plans to expand our network and increase point-to-point service to Canadian and transborder markets.?

Deliveries are scheduled to begin in late 2019 and extend to 2022. At list price, the firm order for 45 CS300 aircraft is valued at approximately $US 3.8 billion. This amount would increase to $US 6.3 billion should Air Canada exercise all 30 option aircraft.

?We are proud to have Air Canada, one of the world?s most respected airlines, as a C Series customer and look forward to building upon our long-standing partnership,? said Fred Cromer, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. ?Finalizing this order ensures the strong momentum we?ve achieved with the C Series continues and further highlights the tremendous value the aircraft provides to our airline customers.?

NetJets receives first fractional Cessna Citation Latitude jet from Cessna

US-based NetJets has received its first fractional Cessna Citation Latitude midsize business jet from Textron Aviation subsidiary Cessna Aircraft Company. A part of Berkshire Hathaway company, NetJets sells part ownership or shares, known as fractional ownership, of private business jets. NetJets has also added 50 more options to its initial order for Cessna Citation Latitude placed in 2012, bringing its total order and options up to 200 aircraft.

Expected to enter into service next month, NetJets' first Latitude jet will be part of its North American fleet that includes four other Cessna models, namely Citation Encore/Encore+, Citation Excel/XLS, Citation Sovereign and Citation X aircraft. Textron Aviation president and CEO Scott Ernest said: "The Cessna and NetJets relationship extends more than 20 years and our newest certified business jet is a perfect fit for their operations.




"The Citation Latitude's performance and value proposition equates to increased productivity for NetJets' owners, while giving them large-cabin amenities at a midsize cost." NetJets has also been operating two demonstrator aircraft across the US and Europe to showcase the Citation Latitude to NetJets owners ahead of the aircraft entering its fleet.

Last August, Cessna began deliveries of the Citation Latitude, which is capable to fly non-stop from major US cities such as Los Angeles to New York, and Chicago to San Francisco. With a maximum range of 2,850 nautical miles, the Citation Latitude is equipped with a flat floor and a 6ft cabin height, a new cabin cooling system and a new pressurisation system. Cessna has so far delivered 23 Citation Latitude to customers worldwide.

Cessna's new Citations aircraft in development include the super-midsize Citation Longitude, on schedule to fly later this year, and the Citation Hemisphere, Cessna's entry into the large-cabin market and expected to fly in 2019.

A F-21 KFIR aircraft taxis on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 27. The aircraft is visiting Fightertown to participate in training operations with tenant squadrons. The KFIR is with the Airborne Tactical Advantage Company. According to the ATAC website, the company has trained Navy, Marine, Air Force and Army air-crews, ship-crews, and combat controllers in the air-to-ship, air-to-air, and air-to-ground arenas.

A MK-58 Hawker Hunter prepares to land aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 27. The aircraft is visiting Fightertown to participate in training operations with tenant squadrons. The Hawker Hunter is with the Airborne Tactical Advantage Company. According to the ATAC website, the company has trained Navy, Marine, Air Force and Army air-crews, ship-crews, and combat controllers in the air-to-ship, air-to-air, and air-to-ground arenas.

An F-21 KFIR taxis on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 27. The aircraft is visiting Fightertown to participate in training operations with tenant squadrons. The KFIR is with the Airborne Tactical Advantage Company. According to the ATAC website, the company has trained Navy, Marine, Air Force and Army air-crews, ship-crews, and combat controllers in the air-to-ship, air-to-air, and air-to-ground arenas.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 26, 2016) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the ?Jolly Rogers? of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, launches from the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bobby J Siens/Released)

A B-1 bomber takes off From Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., to perform a flyover in honor of U.S. Army Air Corps Staff Sgt. David Thatcher, June 27, 2016. Thatcher was the engineer gunner of a B-25 medium-range bomber on Crew #7, ?The Ruptured Duck,? during the Doolittle Raid on April 18, 1942. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Denise M. Nevins/Released)

The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond formation over Great Salt Lake, Utah, during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 27, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Warriors over the Wasatch air show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 25-26. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

Lt. Col. Christopher Hammond, Thunderbird #1, flys over Utah during the Thunderbirds return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 27, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Warriors over the Wasatch air show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 25-26. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 27, 2016) - An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Vigilantes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151 launches from USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck during routine flight operations. Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, John C. Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago / Released)

ANSBACH, Germany?U.S. Soldiers with Hotel Company, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, "Big Windy," conduct aft wheel pinnacle landing training in a CH-47F helicopter, June 28, 2016, at the Oberdachstetten Local Training Area (LTA). A pinnacle landing is used to delivery troops and equipment to a very precise location such as a building roof. Confined area operations are very difficult maneuvers and require a lot of practice to master. Luckily, the Oberdachstetten LTA is just one of the many LTAs operated by the Training Support Activity Europe to provide both U.S. Army Europe and partner-nation troops with the ability to perform rigorous, realistic and relevant home-station training that enhances their combat readiness.
(U.S. Army photos by Mr. Luis Viegas, Training Support Center Ansbach)

EASA approves GX Aviation antenna on Lufthansa?s A320 family aircraft

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved a supplemental type certificate (STC) to Lufthansa Technik to install Inmarsat's Global Xpress (GX) Aviation Ka-band antenna on Lufthansa's Airbus A320 family aircraft. Lufthansa Technik is a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services subsidiary of Germany-based airline Lufthansa.

Last year, mobile satellite communications provider Inmarsat won a contract to provide GX Aviation in-flight connectivity service on Lufthansa's European continental fleet of more than 150 aircraft. Inmarsat Aviation president Leo Mondale said: "EASA's certification is an important milestone towards the service launch this year, as the A320 family is a popular workhorse for many airlines, business aviation operators and aircraft lessors.

"In addition, single-aisle aircraft as a whole are expected to account for 70% of new deliveries over the next 20 years. This highlights the vast market opportunities opened by this STC, especially as Inmarsat is positioned as the only provider that can serve A320 aircraft on a global basis throughout their lifecycle.




"It is also concrete evidence of the service's growing maturity. We have developed GX Aviation over the past five years as the only end-to-end solution in which every component, from the satellites, ground network and terminals to the cabin networks, internet features and support, has been engineered with mobility in mind to provide a high-quality experience for airline passengers."

The first Lufthansa short-haul and medium-haul aircraft with broadband internet on-board will debut its flight in October, with plans to install the system to other airlines in the Lufthansa Group in the future.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 28, 2016) An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security operation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan U. Kledzik/Released

Sqn. Ldr. Hugh Nichols of the U.K. Royal Air Force prepares his F-35B Lightning II for takeoff from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 29. Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 pilots and maintainers are traveling to the United Kingdom to support the Royal International Air Tattoo and the Farnborough International Airshow. Personnel and equipment from both the U.S. Marine Corps and the RAF will work together to display the capabilities of the F-35B. Their arrival in the UK will mark the first time the F-35 has been on UK soil. Nichols will also be the first British pilot to fly the F-35 in the UK. Both mark major milestones in the evolution of the Joint Strike Fighter program. Nichols and the aircraft are with VMFAT-501, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

The F-35B made its first transatlantic flight June 29, 2016. Three F-35?s flew from MCAS Beaufort in South Carolina and landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England. They were assisted by two KC-10?s, and refueled 15 times over the Atlantic.
Photo's by Staff Sgt. Mark Fayloga






More than 1650 Australian Defence Force personnel have arrived in the United States ahead of a month of focused military training activities with 27 nations from across the globe for Exercise Rim-of-the-Pacific (RIMPAC) 2016.

Now in its 25th iteration, the ADF has deployed three ships and diving personnel including HMA Ships Canberra, Ballarat and Warramunga, an amphibious landing force from 2nd Royal Australian Regiment and AP-3C Orion aircraft.

About 45 surface ships, five submarines, more than 200 aircraft and more than 25,000 personnel will participate in US-led exercise in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California from 30 June to 4 August.

Chief of Joint Operations, Vice Admiral David Johnston, said the biennial exercise provided valuable training opportunities to validate ADF capabilities and enhance interoperability with international partners.

?RIMPAC is the world?s largest maritime exercise and strengthens international maritime partnerships, enhances interoperability and improves the readiness of participating forces for a wide range of potential operations,? VADM Johnston said.

?ADF personnel will exercise across a broad spectrum of scenarios from humanitarian assistance and disaster response to maritime security operations, sea control and complex war fighting.

?Australia has participated in RIMPAC since the first exercise in 1971 and this time marks the first deployment of the Navy?s flagship HMAS Canberra and will also be the last deployment to RIMPAC for the Air Force?s AP-3C Orion aircraft.?

Participating personnel and assets will conduct gunnery, missile, anti-submarine, and air-defence exercises, as well as maritime interdiction and vessel boardings, explosive ordnance disposal, diving and salvage operations, mine clearance operations and an amphibious landing.

Canberra has embarked the Amphibious Ready Element drawn from Townsville?s 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment and will exercise with US and other international partners for amphibious activities in Hawaii.

Anzac Class Frigates Ballarat and Warramunga will be evaluating their capabilities in training and live-fire exercises including missile firings, while personnel from Clearance Diving Teams One, Four and the Mine Clearance Diving Task Group will conduct activities in southern California near San Diego.

Air Force will deploy three AP-3C Orion aircraft to contribute to high-end warfighting capabilities alongside Navy and the USN in realistic maritime scenarios aimed at enhancing interoperability.

29 June 2016 Press Release

Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft, opening a new chapter for the East African carrier, which also becomes the first African A350 XWB operator. The airline?s first aircraft, on lease from AerCap, arrived in Addis Ababa on June 29th, 2016.

A350-900s with a two class layout with a total of 343 seats comprising 30 in Business Class and 313 in Economy Class. The spaciousness, quietness, beautiful interior and mood lighting in the cabin contribute to superior levels of comfort and well-being, setting new standards in terms of flight experience for all passengers.

Altogether Ethiopian Airlines has ordered 14 Airbus A350 XWBs ? the world?s most modern long-haul, wide body jetliners. Twelve of these are being directly ordered from Airbus, with the other two aircraft on lease from AerCap.

The carrier will deploy the aircraft on its expanding route network connecting Addis Ababa with destinations in Asia and America.

The A350 XWB features the latest aerodynamic design, carbon-fibre fuselage and wings, plus new fuel-efficient Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. Together, these latest technologies translate into unrivalled levels of operational efficiency, with a 25 per cent reduction in fuel burn and emissions in addition to significantly lower maintenance costs.

To date, Airbus has recorded a total of 802 firm orders for the A350 XWB from 42 customers worldwide, already making it one of the most successful widebody aircraft ever.


A UK Typhoon aircraft will take to the skies at the RIAT show on July 8, 9 and 10 followed by this year?s Farnborough International Air Show, with BAE Systems Experimental Test Pilot Nat Makepeace at the controls.

The display will demonstrate Typhoon carrying four Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air to Air missiles, two Brimstone 2 low collateral precision strike weapons, two ASRAAM missiles and two Paveway IV laser guided precision weapons.

Nat Makepeace, BAE Systems Typhoon Experimental Test Pilot, said:

?This is one of the first times a Typhoon aircraft has flown with this weapons fit and it demonstrates the significant milestones which have been achieved towards integration of these new capabilities on to Typhoon, providing the combat pilot with a full range of capabilities.
?Typhoon provides air forces with a highly capable and extremely agile multi-role combat aircraft, capable of being deployed in the full spectrum of air operations.
?This display will also demonstrate is that Typhoon, even with this weapons fit, loses none of the incredible agility and manoeuverability for which it is known.?

A significant contracted programme of work is currently being conducted by the Eurofighter Partner Companies, with the support of MBDA, Eurofighter GmbH and the UK Ministry of Defence, towards the integration Phase 2 and Phase 3 Enhancement packages for Typhoon.

Phase 1 Enhancements were delivered on to the aircraft last year, underlining Typhoon as a high-end multi-role weapon system with unmatched air-to-air capability and the integration of Paveway IV for precision air-to-surface operations.

With Phase 2, Typhoon will gain a deep attack capability through the integration of the Storm Shadow air-to-surface deep strike missile and a beyond visual range capability through integration of Meteor.

Phase 3 Enhancements will introduce a low collateral precision strike air-to-surface capability to Typhoon through Brimstone.

Nasa and Orbital ATK test SLS rocket booster in Utah, US

Nasa has tested a booster designed for the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket at Orbital ATK's test facilities in Promontory, Utah, US. The test has marked the second and final ground qualification test of the solid rocket booster designed for SLS, which will conduct the first unmanned test flight with Nasa's Orion spacecraft in late 2018 and eventually undertake the agency's proposed journey to Mars. During the two-minute test, Nasa has been able to receive crucial data on 82 qualification objectives that will support certification of the booster for flight.

The rocket booster, built by Nasa contractor Orbital ATK, was tested at a cold motor conditioning target of 40?F and when ignited, temperatures inside the booster reached around 6,000?. Nasa Washington human exploration and operations mission directorate associate administrator William Gerstenmaier said: "This final qualification test of the booster system shows real progress in the development of the Space Launch System. "Seeing this test today, and experiencing the sound and feel of approximately 3.6 million pounds of thrust, helps us appreciate the progress we're making to advance human exploration and open new frontiers for science and technology missions in deep space."




Once completed, two five-segment boosters and four RS-25 main engines will power SLS on future deep-space missions. The solid rocket boosters operate in parallel with SLS's main engines for the first two minutes of flight and will provide more than 75% of the thrust required by the rocket and Orion spacecraft to escape Earth's gravitational pull.

Nasa Alabama Marshall space flight centre SLS programme manager John Honeycutt said: "SLS hardware is currently in production for every part of the rocket. "Nasa also is making progress every day on Orion and the ground systems to support a launch from Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. "We're on track to launch SLS on its first flight test with Orion and pave the way for a human presence in deep space."

Last March, first full-scale booster qualification ground test was conducted. The initial SLS configuration will be able to lift at least 70t capacity, while the next planned upgrade of SLS will have a 105t lift capacity.