Isabella Richards
Author Bella Richards is a journalist who has written for several local newspapers, her university newspaper and a tech magazine, and completed her Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) at the University of Technology Sydney in 2020. She joined Momentum Media in 2021, and has since written breaking news stories across Space Connect, Australian Aviation and World of Aviation. You can email Bella on: [email protected]Aussie company to fly to space ‘like you fly with Qantas’
July 16, 2022 2 commentAustralian start-up Hypersonix Launch Systems is gearing up to bring a zero-emission spaceplane into commercial use, operating much the same as a traditional airline – without the passengers
Read moreRecord-breaking Ingenuity lives on
June 5, 2022 0 commentNASA’s Ingenuity helicopter was sent to Mars for a short test campaign, but the rotorcraft continues to break barriers over a year later. Bella Richards takes a look at its highlights, mishaps and what the future holds for the small helicopter.
Read moreRockets and helicopters: What’s the catch?
June 3, 2022 0 commentCatching a rocket booster with a helicopter might be strange, but Bella Richards explores why one company made the bold move to make space launch cheaper through a completely innovative way.
Read moreBird-size drones give Australian soldiers the edge
May 31, 2022 1 commentXTEK CEO Scott Basham was speaking in Australian Aviation’s new digital In-Focus edition, as part of our feature examining whether miniature drones are the next generation of defence aircraft.
Read moreDHL to open $17m facility at Brisbane Airport
May 30, 2022 1 commentAnnounced at a ceremony on Monday, the new 4,880 square meter facility will accommodate the growing demand for cold chain perishables, and will support the growth of general cargo in Queensland.
Read moreProfile: Dassault Falcon 7X
May 24, 2022 0 commentThe Dassault Falcon 7X is another one of Australia’s fancy special purpose aircraft. It represents a “major capability leap” from its predecessor, the CL-604, and has a crew of three people and can carry up to 14 passengers.
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