July 16, 2020 - No. 052 In This Issue Free Tools for Job Seekers Available from JSfirm.com Bell Expands Global Maintenance Services Network West Star's Missouri MRO Adds Airframe Credentials DLA Exercises $81M Option on Boeing's Aircraft Repair Parts Supply Contract. Pentastar Aviation Launches New Customer- Centric Website ATSG's PEMCO Receives FAA Approval for its Boeing 737-700 FlexCombi. L3Harris in Waco gets contract for C-130 maintenance Bell Buys Chinese MRO Zhenjiang Aerochine Aviation FAA Revises International Safety Rating for Pakistan UAE to fight Qatar airspace case at world civil aviation body. Spaceflight's orbital transfer vehicle to fly aboard SpaceX rideshare mission. Free Tools for Job Seekers Available from JSfirm.com In today's volatile aviation career environment, when the COVID-19 pandemic has upended every aspect of commercial and general aviation and crippled economies, many people in solid aviation career positions are finding themselves out of a job. And with the path forward to the next "normal" almost requiring an instrument rating to fly through cloudy skies, using every tool available to find a new position is sound advice. For more than 20 years, JSfirm.com has been a fast-growing aviation jobs website dedicated to matching job seekers with open aviation career positions. Now, they have announced a suite of free tools for job seekers to help in finding their next position. Any job seeker with a free account on JSfirm.com can request a resume review, and a resume professional from the JSfirm.com Member Advocate Team will review and rate their resume. Additional resume services are also available for job seekers needing extra assistance with their resume. "Your resume is your first impression, so it's important to avoid common mistakes," said Abbey Hutter, JSfirm.com's executive director. "We use an exclusive five-star resume rating system based on overall formatting such as structure, layout, flow, and other pertinent resume etiquette. This rating is non-biased, and candidates are informed of their JSfirm.com star level. We find that one big mistake is that some resumes go on, and on. Get to the point, hit the highlights, and always leave just enough for the company to want to know more." Job seekers can also receive free-and relevant-daily job alerts when opportunities matching their work experience and job preferences are available, or set up alerts to know when specific companies are hiring. Other free services for job seekers on JSfirm.com include an interactive job and company map to search and apply to jobs in a desired area, as well as the ability to message companies not actively hiring, and an export tool to keep track of applications, notes, and interviews. "As Payroll Protection ends and the CARES support is approaching its end, we are seeing a directly proportional trend of more job seekers on the site, they know it's coming," said Sam Scanlon, JSfirm.com's managing partner. "Ironically, job postings from companies are starting to pick up as they realize there will still be a shortage and they want to attract the talent that is becoming available." Scanlon added that in the 20 years since two pilots and mechanics started the site after struggling to find a resource to locate qualified aviation candidates for companies they were running, JSfirm.com now has over 500,000 aviation professionals utilizing the website. JSfirm.com distributes information on jobs through a network of over 40 aviation partners, Hutter said. Some of these "hand-selected" partners include the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), Helicopter Association International (HAI), Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA), the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), and General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), plus numerous regional aviation organizations and university programs. While many people will think of "aviation jobs" as being pilots and maintenance techs, there are 20 aviation job categories on JSfirm.com that cover every corner of the industry. "Lots of companies utilize our site to find an accountant that also has a pilot's license, or an executive that has his or her A&P," Hutter said. "In addition to the common jobs posted, we also have UAV/UAS, Technical Writers, Sales, Paint, Management, Line Services, Interior Specialists, Finance, Engineering, Dispatcher, Avionics, Administration and others." https://www.flyingmag.com/story/careers/jsfirm-job-seeker-tools/ Back to Top Bell Expands Global Maintenance Services Network Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, is strengthening its customer service and support offerings with the acquisition of Zhenjiang Aerochine Aviation Limited to increase Bell's helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in China. Previously appointed as an Authorized Maintenance Center, the acquired Zhenjiang Aerochine - now Zhenjiang Bell Textron Aviation Service Co. Ltd (Zhenjiang Bell) - was a wholly owned subsidiary of Aerochine Aviation Limited. Zhenjiang Bell is a part 145 repair station certified by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The acquisition enables Bell to directly provide MRO services to operators in China for the Bell 407 and 206 models, with plans to add all operational models, including Bell 505, Bell 429, Bell 412 and legacy models, in the future. "Bell is known worldwide for its industry-leading support and services, and this milestone will enhance our award-winning customer service in China," said Michael Reagan, Director of Bell Support & Services - International. "The growing fleet in China warrants an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) MRO center, so we decided to further increase our investment in China." "This acquisition showcases our commitment to provide our know-how and expertise to our customers locally," said Jacinto Monge, Managing Director of Bell North Asia. "Our customers are our priority, and we will continue to focus on providing them with an excellent experience throughout the lifetime of their aircraft, right here in China." "Celebration Aerochine's 10-year anniversary as a Bell Independent Representative, the sale of the MRO operation is a vote of confidence and recognition of the company's contribution in the China market. We will continue to work alongside Bell to serve our customers." said Diana Chou, Founder & Chairman of Aerochine. Since entering the Chinese market, Bell has become a key player in the Chinese helicopter market. There are approximately 200 Bell helicopters operating across China. That number is expected to continuously grow in the coming years. In addition to the new MRO center- Zhenjiang Bell Textron Aviation Service Co. Ltd., Bell also has a supply center in Shanghai and multiple authorized maintenance facilities providing MRO support to its customers. https://www.aviationpros.com/aircraft/maintenance-providers/mro/press-release/21146337/bell-bell-expanded-global-maintenance-services-network Back to Top West Star's Missouri MRO Adds Airframe Credentials The FAA has awarded West Star Aviation's Perryville, Missouri facility approval for additional Bombardier and Embraer airframe maintenance capabilities after completing specific training, as well as acquiring the appropriate manuals and tooling. Specifically, the facility at Perryville Regional Airport (PCD) can now perform maintenance and repair on legacy Bombardier Globals and Embraer Phenom 100/300s and Legacy 600/650s. The approvals build upon the site's other approvals for Dassault Falcon, Gulfstream, Sabreliner, and Textron Aviation aircraft. "The addition of these capabilities will provide further service opportunities for our location while also benefiting the West Star company as a whole," said West Star PCD general manager Kyle French. West Star said the additional approvals reflect its continual focus on the development of airframe-specific capabilities throughout the Illinois-based company that operates four primary MRO facilities and six satellite locations in eight states. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-07-15/west-stars-missouri-mro-adds-airframe-credentials Back to Top DLA Exercises $81M Option on Boeing's Aircraft Repair Parts Supply Contract The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded Boeing's (NYSE: BA) logistics services unit a potential $81M contract modification exercising a three-year option under an aircraft maintenance support contract issued in 2016. Boeing Distribution Services Defense will help manage supply chain operations for hardware intended for the maintenance, overhaul and repair of aviation systems as part of the award, the Department of Defense said Wednesday. DLA Troop Support will obligate fiscal 2020 through 2023 defense working capital funds for the indefinite-quantity modification. Contract work will take place in Missouri and Texas through July 31, 2023. Herndon Products, a Herndon Aerospace & Defense business, secured the original $108M contract before rebranding as KLX Aerospace Solutions Defense in 2017. Boeing completed its $3.2B acquisition of KLX a year later. Headquartered in Miami, Boeing Distribution is comprised of over 2.3K personnel in 65 locations that handle end-to-end logistics support for airline, original equipment manufacturer and maintenance, repair and operating supply items. https://www.govconwire.com/2020/07/dla-exercises-81m-option-on-boeings-aircraft-repair-parts-supply-contract/ Back to Top Pentastar Aviation Launches New Customer- Centric Website Pentastar Aviation, a leader in the world of business aviation, announced the launch of its newly redesigned website today that offers quick and easy access to information on the company's aviation products and services. The website has comprehensive sections on their Private Jet Charter, Aircraft Management, Advisory Services, Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Avionics, Aircraft Interiors, Fixed Base Operations (including private jet catering), company news and private aircraft safety protocols. Created with the user experience in mind, the new website has a clean, uncluttered design, improved functionality, dynamic photography and videos that showcase their extensive service offerings. The site also includes many additional features to help users quickly and easily navigate the site to find the information they need or to request a quote for services. "We are excited about our new website launch and the robust amount of information it provides those seeking to learn more about our private aviation services," said Tracy Neil, Pentastar's Director of Marketing. "We believe that this new site will allow visitors to access the information they need quickly, better understand the benefits of private aviation and find out why Pentastar sets the standard for delivering world-class aviation services." Pentastar Aviation is an all-encompassing service provider for all of your private aviation needs. For more information on Pentastar and to view the site, please visit www.pentastaraviation.com. https://www.aviationpros.com/aircraft/business-general-aviation/press-release/21146298/pentastar-aviation-llc-pentastar-aviation-launches-new-customer-centric-website Back to Top ATSG's PEMCO Receives FAA Approval for its Boeing 737-700 FlexCombi™ Conversion Program Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATSG) announced today that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has approved its Passenger-to-FlexCombi™ conversion program for the Boeing 737-700 Next Generation aircraft. ATSG said the FAA issued a Supplemental Type Certification for its unique conversion design for the Boeing 737-700, offering customers two different main-deck freight and passenger configurations as well as full-freighter mode. The aircraft will be marketed as B737-700FC (FlexCombi™). PEMCO Conversions, a division of ATSG subsidiary Pemco World Air Services, Inc., developed and managed the program from its headquarters in Tampa, FL. "To reach this moment in the development of our 737-700 passenger-to-freighter conversion program solidifies our presence as a global leader in the marketplace," said Mike Andrews, director of conversion programs for PEMCO. "We are pleased with the performance of our Tampa cargo conversion team and continue to develop innovative products meeting increased customer demand for 737 conversions." The launch customer for the PEMCO B737-700FC is Bahrain-based Chisholm Enterprises, an internationally recognized provider of tailored aviation and business solutions in the Middle East. Its subsidiary Texel Air, a non-scheduled cargo airline, will operate the B737-700FC from Bahrain International Airport. PEMCO General Manager Jeff Becker added, "Chisholm is a great partner that provides unique services in its market, so the flexibility of our 737 conversion products continues to meet Chisholm's needs as its fleet grows." Now that the 737-700 conversion program has received FAA approval, PEMCO plans to seek certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency and the Civil Aviation Administration of China. The PEMCO B737-700FC (FlexCombi™) offers three configurations: a 24-seat cabin plus a 2,640-cubic-foot cargo hold for up to 30,000 pounds of payload in six pallet positions; a 12-seat cabin plus a 3,005-cubic-foot cargo hold for up to 35,000 pounds of payload in seven pallet positions; or full-freighter mode consisting of a 3,370-cubic-foot cargo hold for up to 40,000 pounds of payload in eight pallet positions. The available positions will accommodate 88" x 125" or 88" x 108" pallets, with the seventh and eighth positions accommodating smaller pallets. PEMCO also is developing a B737-700F full-freighter conversion program. Those freighters would feature nine pallet positions, up to 45,000 pounds of payload, and 3,844 cubic feet of total volume. The available positions will accommodate 88" x 125" or 88" x 108" pallets, with the ninth position accommodating a smaller pallet. PEMCO is the global leader in narrow-body passenger-to-freighter aircraft conversions, having developed over 70 STCs and modified over 350 aircraft. PEMCO's 60-plus customers select the company's passenger-to-freighter conversions for their superior cargo door and loading systems, superior operating functions, on-time turnaround, and PEMCO's track record of 2 million hours of safe, reliable operation. About PEMCO Conversions PEMCO Conversions, a division of Pemco World Air Services, Inc. serves customers from airlines to private aircraft operators. It has developed over 70 STCs and modified over 350 aircraft, and has conversion partnerships in China, Costa Rica and Canada. PEMCO's cargo conversion program is the global leader in narrow-body passenger-to-freighter aircraft conversions. Pemco World Air Services, Inc. and Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services, Inc., wholly-owned subsidiaries of Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATSG) and separately certified repair stations, offer 320,000 sq. ft. of hangar space in Tampa, Florida and 315,000 sq. ft. of hangar space in Wilmington, Ohio, providing a range of services to the aviation sector including heavy maintenance, line maintenance, cargo conversions, engineering services, material sales and manufacturing. For more information, please visit PEMCOAIR.com or AIRBORNEMX.com. About Air Transport Services Group ATSG is a leading provider of aircraft leasing and air cargo transportation and related services to domestic and foreign air carriers and other companies that outsource their air cargo lift requirements. ATSG, through its leasing and airline subsidiaries, is the world's largest owner and operator of converted Boeing 767 freighter aircraft. Through its principal subsidiaries, including three airlines with separate and distinct U.S. FAA Part 121 Air Carrier certificates, ATSG provides aircraft leasing, air cargo lift, passenger ACMI and charter services, aircraft maintenance services and airport ground services. ATSG's subsidiaries include ABX Air, Inc.; Airborne Global Solutions, Inc.; Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services, Inc., including its subsidiary, Pemco World Air Services, Inc.; Air Transport International, Inc.; Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc.; and Omni Air International, LLC. For more information, please see www.atsginc.com. https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/business/atsg-s-pemco-receives-faa-approval-for-its-boeing-737-700-flexcombi-conversion-program/article_e16ef694-1a2b-5157-8a67-ee05e7d5c3f7.html Back to Top L3Harris in Waco gets contract for C-130 maintenance The L3Harris Technologies plant in Waco has won a contract to maintain up to four U.S. Navy and Marine Corps KC-130 aircraft used in air-to-air refueling, though impact of the work on employment levels was not announced. The sprawling facility at Texas State Technical College airport long has engaged in depot-level maintenance of C-130 military aircraft. But this contract is the first under a new "U.S. Navy acquisition initiative," according to a press release from L3Harris spokesperson Lance Martin. The initiative could mean even more work for L3Harris locally, Martin said. Called the U.S. Navy's Contracted Maintenance, Modification, Aircrew and Related Services program, it allows companies to quickly secure the Navy's nod to proceed with heavy duty maintenance and support services. L3Harris uses six hangars at TSTC airport and welcomes applications from students in the school's aviation programs, Martin said. Up to four U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J/T aircraft will regularly fly into Waco for a thorough examination, maintenance and repairs that include new paint jobs if necessary, repairs, operational checks and test flights to ensure aircraft readiness. Martin referred to the testing as visual and nondestructive, and said it takes place when aircraft reach certain hours of operation. L3 and Harris Technologies merged last year to form L3Harris, which is headquartered in Melbourne, Florida. Executive leadership said the merger would create a defense company geared to pursue contracts meeting the U.S. Department of Defense's vision for more sophisticated warfare systems. The aircraft the Waco facility will service, "was purchased by the Marine Corps to replace its aging fleet of KC-130F tanker aircraft. The 'J' is a primary aerial refueling aircraft for Marine fixed-wing jets and helicopters. The KC-130 Hercules can resupply austere battle zones, provide a Direct Air Support Center, insert ground troops and perform medevac operations," according to a description featured on Military.com. The KC-130 has capacity to offload 57,500 pounds of fuel from wing-mounted and external tanks, in addition to a 3,600-gallon aluminum fuel tank that can be removed from the cargo area. It can transfer 300 gallons per minute to multiple aircraft simultaneously, according to Military.com. The team at L3Harris in Waco has the experience, resources and facilities to conduct maintenance on these planes in a timely fashion, Jon Piatt, vice president and general manager of Integrated Aerospace Systems wrote in the press release. "We are pleased the U.S. Navy selected us to apply our proven and trusted expertise to augment mission readiness for these critical U.S. Navy and Marine Corps C-130 aircraft," Piatt said in the press release. Martin could not provide an exact dollar value on the work and would not speculate on whether it would create additional jobs at the Waco plant. He said L3Harris Technologies employs about 750 at its Waco site. L3 last year won a $499 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to perform avionics upgrades on 176 C-130H aircraft in Waco. The award was announced prior to the merger that formed L3Harris Technologies. Work has continued on that project despite COVID-19, Martin said Tuesday. L3Harris enjoys about $18 billion in annual revenue and has 48,000 employees and customers in more than 100 countries, the company said. https://wacotrib.com/business/l3harris-in-waco-gets-contract-for-c-130-maintenance/article_02775b7b-ab4e-5b37-978a-0072a7ed1ffd.html Back to Top Bell Buys Chinese MRO Zhenjiang Aerochine Aviation Bell is acquiring Zhenjiang Aerochine Aviation to increase its helicopter MRO capacity in China. A current Bell-authorized maintenance center, Aerochine Aviation will be renamed Zhenjiang Bell Textron Aviation Service. Zhenjiang Bell is a Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) authorized Part 145 repair station and the acquisition enables Bell to directly provide MRO services to operators in China for the company's 407 and 206 helicopters, with plans to add all current production and legacy models such as the Bell 505, 429, and 412. Approximately 200 Bell helicopters currently operate in China, and Bell expects that number to grow in the coming years. "The growing fleet in China warrants an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) MRO center, so we decided to further increase our investment in China," said Michael Reagan, director of Bell international support and services. In addition to Aerochine Aviation, Bell also has a supply center in Shanghai and multiple authorized maintenance facilities in China providing MRO services. Before being acquired by Bell, Aerochine Aviation had served as a Bell independent representative for 10 years. "The sale of the MRO operation is a vote of confidence and recognition of the company's contribution in the China market. We will continue to work alongside Bell to serve our customers," said Diana Chou, founder and chairman of Aerochine Aviation. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2020-07-15/bell-buys-chinese-mro-zhenjiang-aerochine-aviation Back to Top FAA Revises International Safety Rating for Pakistan The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that Pakistan has been assigned a Category 2 rating because it does not comply with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards under the FAA's International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program. Under IASA, the FAA assesses the civil aviation authorities of all countries with air carriers that have applied to fly to the United States, currently conduct operations to the United States, or participate in code-sharing arrangements with U.S. partner airlines. The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority provides aviation safety oversight for Pakistan. IASA assessments determine whether foreign civil aviation authorities comply with ICAO safety standards. ICAO is the technical agency for aviation under the United Nations. The organization establishes international standards and recommended safety practices for aircraft operations and maintenance. A Category 1 rating means the country's civil aviation authority complies with ICAO standards. This rating allows air carriers from that country to establish service to the United States and to carry the code of U.S. carriers through codesharing arrangements. Air carriers from countries with Category 2 ratings are not allowed to initiate new service to the United States, are restricted to current levels of existing service to the United States, and are not permitted to carry the code of U.S. carriers on any flights. Currently, no airlines operate regularly scheduled flights between Pakistan and the United States. The FAA posts IASA information on its website. https://www.aviationpros.com/aircraft/press-release/21146336/federal-aviation-administration-faa-faa-revises-international-safety-rating-for-pakistan Back to Top UAE to fight Qatar airspace case at world civil aviation body LONDON: The UAE said Tuesday it would take its legal case to keep Qatari planes from its airspace to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) after a ruling in the UN's highest court. In a procedural ruling, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) said the ICAO has jurisdiction to rule in the aviation dispute. The UAE, Bahrain, Egypt and Saudi Arabia were appealing a June 2018 decision by the ICAO, which dismissed their claim that the body should not be making judgements in the dispute. The UAE announced that it will now puts its legal case to ICAO supporting the rights to close its airspace to Qatar aircrafts, after the ICJ decision today that the Council of the International Civil Avition Organization, has jurisdiction to address allegations against the UAE & pic.twitter.com/XHk4YADZ5h - UAE Embassy-TheHAGUE Dr. Hissa Abdullah Al-Otaiba, the UAE's ambassador to the Netherlands, said the ICJ's decision was "technical and limited to procedural issues and jurisdiction to address the dispute; it did not consider the merits of the case." "We have the highest respect for the court and will be looking at its decision closely," she said. "There are important points in the judgment that the UAE and Quartet will rely on in proceedings before the ICAO Council." The case stems from a boycott of Qatar launched by the four countries in 2017 over its support for extremist groups. The quartet cut trade, transport and diplomatic links to Qatar, including access to their airspaces. Six other governments joined the action. Al-Otaiba said the UAE was looking forward to "explaining to the ICAO Council that the UAE restricted Qatari planes from UAE airspace as one of a number of measures flowing from the termination of relations by ten states, including the UAE,'' Al-Otaiba said. "This was in response to Qatar's longstanding support for terrorist and extremist groups and its active steps to promote unrest in the region." She said the UAE's airspace measures against Qatar remain in effect. https://www.arabnews.com/node/1704816/middle-east Back to Top Spaceflight's orbital transfer vehicle to fly aboard SpaceX rideshare mission The Sherpa-FX aims to deliver 16 customer spacecraft and several hosted payloads to demonstrate tracking technologies for space traffic management. Satellite rideshare and mission management provider Spaceflight has announced that it will be flying its next-generation orbital transfer vehicle, Sherpa-FX, on a fully dedicated rideshare mission with SpaceX. The mission, called SXRS-3 by Spaceflight, is scheduled to launch on a Falcon 9 no earlier than December 2020. Spaceflight has contracted 16 spacecraft for this mission from organisations including iQPS, Loft Orbital, HawkEye 360, NASA's Small Spacecraft Technology programme, Astrocast, and the University of South Florida Institute of Applied Engineering. In addition to the customer spacecraft, Sherpa-FX will transport multiple hosted payloads including one for Celestis, as well as several that will demonstrate technologies designed to identify and track spacecraft once deployed. By demonstrating these tracking systems on orbit, Spaceflight customers will have access to flight-proven technologies that can mitigate space congestion and provide the foundation of effective and responsible space traffic management. Technologies onboard Sherpa-FX include payloads by NearSpace Launch, Keplerian Technologies and their hardware partner Tiger Innovations, and Space Domain Awareness Inc. These innovative payloads will provide spacecraft developers with an independent capability to identify and track their spacecraft without drawing on the host spacecraft resources. "Spaceflight is committed to providing unmatched launch flexibility for customers - whether that's re-manifesting on a different vehicle due to delays, deployments to exotic or special orbits, or the ability to fly and operate hosted payloads," said Grant Bonin, Senior Vice President of Business Development for Spaceflight. "In-space transportation is essential to meeting our customer's specific needs to get their spacecraft delivered to orbit exactly when and where they want it. If you think of typical rideshare as sharing a seat on a train headed to a popular destination, our next-generation Sherpa program enables us to provide a more complete 'door-to-door transportation service'." Spaceflight's Sherpa-FX is the first orbital transfer vehicle to debut in the company's Sherpa-NG programme. The vehicle is capable of executing multiple deployments, providing independent and detailed deployment telemetry, and flexible interfaces, all at a low cost. The company's Sherpa-NG programme is a family of space vehicles, continuing the tradition of the company's first orbital free flyer on the historic SSO-A mission, which successfully delivered 64 spacecraft into orbit aboard a Falcon 9. In June 2020, Spaceflight announced it signed a multi-launch agreement with SpaceX, securing capacity on several upcoming flights. The companies are currently working toward the launch of an upcoming Starlink mission in which Spaceflight procured a portion of the launch for its customer BlackSky, designed and built the adapter and harnessing, integrated the spacecraft, and provided mission management services for its customer. "We aim to make getting to space easier, faster and with more reliability than ever before," said Curt Blake, President and CEO of Spaceflight. "To do that, we have to build flexibility into everything we offer - from our contracting practices to integration processes that enable spacecraft to move seamlessly between launch vehicles, to providing customers with a wide range of mission services. Now we're solving some of the industry's most pressing challenges by providing greater spacecraft management awareness and customised orbital delivery. We couldn't be more excited to expand our comprehensive suite of launch services to support our customers' mission needs." Spaceflight works with a large portfolio of launch vehicles, including Falcon 9, Antares, Electron, Vega, and PSLV, to provide a variety of launch options to its customers. The company has launched more than 270 satellites across nearly 30 rideshare missions. In 2019, the company successfully executed nine missions, the most it's ever launched in one year, sending more than 50 payloads to space. https://satelliteprome.com/news/spaceflights-orbital-transfer-vehicle-to-fly-aboard-spacex-rideshare-mission/ Curt Lewis