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Boeing Announces C-130 Total Life Extension Program
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 19, 2006 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced a new program that will extend the service life of C-130 aircraft up to 30 years.
The C-130 Total Life Extension (TLE) program addresses several aircraft modernization… Continue reading
LOCKHEED MARTIN’S SKUNK WORKS REVEALS HIGH ALTITUDE UNMANNED SYSTEM
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FARNBOROUGH, England, July 19, 2006 –
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] today unveiled the existence of a new high altitude, unmanned aerial demonstrator to reporters attending the Farnborough International Air Show. The announcement was part of a review of several… Continue reading
BAE SYSTEMS AND LOCKHEED MARTIN SIGN AGREEMENT FOR UK LIFETIME SUPPORT OF F-35 LIGHTNING II
FARNBOROUGH, ENGLAND,July 19, 2006
BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] announced today that they have signed an agreement that defines how F-35 support services will be provided in the UK through the life of the F-35 Lightning II program.… Continue reading
Northrop Grumman Proposes Skyguard High-Energy Laser System For Layered Commercial Aircraft Counter-MANPADs Protection
NORTROP GRUMMAN PROPOSES SKYGUARD TO COUNTER MANPADs THREAT – A ground-based, high-energy laser – Skyguard – is being proposed by Northrop Grumman Corporation to defend civil aircraft and commercial airports from the threat of man-portable air defense systems (MANPADs). The… Continue reading
Afriqiyah Airways orders up to six A330s and 14 Airbus A320 Family aircraft
| 18 July 2006 | |||
| Afriqiyah Airways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the acquisition of six A320s and three A319s plus an option on five, as well as for three A330-200s, plus three options. This acquisition is part of… Continue reading |
Air Caraïbes signs for an additional A330-300
| 18 July 2006 | |||
| Air Caraïbes signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of an additional A330-300, to cope with growth on its transatlantic routes. The aircraft will be delivered in November 2008.
Air Caraïbes currently operates two A330-200s… Continue reading |
Boeing and ILFC Announce Order for 10 New Airplanes
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 19, 2006 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC) today announced an order for six 737-800s, two 777-300ERs and two 787 Dreamliners. The aircraft covered in today’s announcement are option… Continue reading
Boeing Statement Regarding Flyington Freighters Announcement for 777 Freighters
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 19, 2006 — Boeing today issued the following statement:
The Boeing Company is pleased to have signed a purchase agreement with Flyington Freighters, which will be the first India-based cargo airline to operate widebody freighters. Flying Freighters… Continue reading
Boeing Statement Regarding Emirates SkyCargo Purchase Agreement for 10 Boeing 747-8 Freighter
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 18, 2006 — Boeing today issued the following statement:
Boeing is proud of our long relationship with Emirates and is pleased by the signing of a purchase agreement for 10 747-8 Freighters for Emirates SkyCargo at the… Continue reading