The giant plane Stratolaunch changes ownership, and could revolver!

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While the time was rather pessimistic about Stratolaunch, the company said it was finally sold. This transfer of ownership would therefore give new life to the company, which should continue testing related to the largest aircraft in the world.

In recent months, the Stratolaunch fuselage was not cheap. Founded by former Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, the company appeared to be on the decline and close sources said it was looking to sell its assets and patents.

The identity of the new owner remains unknown

But new rebound: Stratolaunch would not have said his last word. Last Friday, the company issued a statement, in which it claims to have found a new owner. The spectrum of a closure seems remote, and the company says continue regular activities ".

Until now, Stratolaunch belonged to Vulcan Ventures, founded by Paul Allen and managed since his death a year ago by his sister, Jody Allen. In the press release, the company thanks the group, " for transforming an ambitious idea into a proven flight plane ".

On the other hand, no information has filtered about the mysterious buyer. The company said it would not deliver any additional comments and would not give any interviews in the coming days.

Soon back in the air?

This unexpected announcement is, of course, good news for the giant aircraft designed by Stratolaunch. With a length of 72 meters and a wingspan of 117 meters, it is officially considered the largest aircraft in the world. Equipped with six engines, it is not intended for air transport but rather aims to launch satellites in space.
And the gigantic craft has already been the first successful exit, April 13, in the Mojave Desert, California (United States). But since that date, he was gnawing his brains, locked in a shed waiting to know his future destination. With the arrival of this new owner, he should soon be able to stretch his wings again.

Source: Spaceflight Now