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2026
27 May

ReleaseVSS Unity returns to the skies in preparation for new spaceship flight test programme

14 May

ReleaseVirgin Galactic announces first quarter 2026 financial results and provides business update

30 March

ReleaseVirgin Galactic announces fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results and provides business update

2025
15 December

ReleaseVirgin Galactic partners with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to advance high-altitude image-capture technology

13 November

ReleaseVirgin Galactic announces third quarter 2025 financial results and provides business update

6 August

ReleaseVirgin Galactic announces second quarter 2025 financial results and provides business update

15 May Two Joby electric air taxis, N541JX and N544JX, flying together for the first time over Marina, California.

Joby flies two electric air taxis together for the first time

A simultaneous flight trial in California built on piloted transition testing and demonstrated increased maturity across Joby's six-aircraft fleet.

7 May

ReleaseJoby reports second consecutive Quarter of Record Certification Progress, appoints CFO

26 February

ReleaseVirgin Galactic announces fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results and provides business update

6 February

Virgin Galactic advances Delta-Class with test facility and research lockers

A newly opened California site will accelerate spacecraft development while Redwire lockers enhance microgravity research capabilities.

2024
21 November

ReleaseSamson Sky brings advanced eco-friendly composite manufacturing to Switchblade Flying Car

10 July

ReleaseVirgin Galactic completes new spaceship manufacturing facility in Arizona

2023
4 May VSS Unity was piloted by CJ Sturckow and Nicola Pecile, with Kelly Latimer and Jameel Janjua piloting VMS Eve.

Glide flight puts Unity on track for commercial space ops

The team were able to continue evaluating the handling qualities and flight controls of the spaceship, and gather data on the new mothership pylon with the spaceship attached during standard climb and release.

2022
6 July

ReleaseVirgin Galactic selects Boeing subsidiary Aurora to build new motherships

28 February

ReleaseUnum announces partners for business class seat revolution

25 January

ReleaseScroth Safety Products named preferred safety restraint provider by Unum Aircraft Seating for business class seats

2020
13 August Virgin Galactic unveils Mach 3 aircraft design for high speed travel.

Virgin factors Rolls-Royce engines into supersonic future

Just like other aircraft, Virgin's proposed aircraft will carry up to 19 passengers from conventional airports. Unlike other aircraft it will then accelerate them up beyond Mach 3. Rolls-Royce are now onboard.

2017
4 August

ReleaseUpdate From Mojave: VSS Unity Flies With Propulsion Systems Installed And Live

2012
5 October

ReleaseVirgin Galactic acquires full ownership of The Spaceship Company