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Discovery Undocks From Space Station
Discovery undocked from the International Space Station at 5:32 a.m. EST as they flew over the South Pacific. STS-120 Pilot George Zamka backed the orbiter about 400 feet from the station and performed a fly-around to allow crew members to… Continue reading
MHI selects Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusionâ„¢ for new regional jet
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (November 05, 2007)Â -Â Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has selected Rockwell Collins to provide its Pro Line Fusionâ„¢ avionics for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ). Additionally, Rockwell Collins will serve as the avionics system integrator for the… Continue reading
MODERNIZED GPS SATELLITE BUILT BY LOCKHEED MARTIN DECLARED OPERATIONAL FOR USERS WORLDWIDE
Team Prepares Next Satellite for Late-December Launch
DENVER, November 5th, 2007 — – The modernized Global Positioning System Block IIR (GPS IIR-M) satellite, launched from Cape Canaveral on Oct. 17, has been declared fully operational for military and civilian navigation users… Continue reading
Lockheed Martin’s Guided MLRS Unitary Rockets Successful In Anti-Jamming Tests
DALLAS, TX, November 5th, 2007 — Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] successfully conducted two Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Unitary rocket Phase II Product Qualification Test flights recently at White Sands Missile Range, NM. Â
These “GPS2 jamming†tests demonstrated… Continue reading
General Dynamics Awarded $146 Million U.S. Air Force
FAIRFAX, Va. – General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been awarded a contract to support the U.S. Air Force Simulations, Training and Experimentation Program. The contract has a potential value of $146 million… Continue reading
EMBRAER SIGNS CONTRACTS WITH THE ROYAL THAI ARMY AND THE THAI ROYAL NAVY
Thai customers will operate two ERJ 135 jets
São José dos Campos, November 5, 2007 –
Embraer signed contracts with the Royal Thai Army and the Royal Thai Navy for the sale of two ERJ 135 LR (Long-Range) jets. Both… Continue reading
Eurocopter sets up fully-owned Subsidiary in the United Kingdom through Acquisition of McAlpine Helicopters Limited
Eurocopter UK Limited now fully integrated into Eurocopter Group
Marignane, 05 November 2007
In line with its strategy to be a multi-local player with its own facilities in all its key markets, Eurocopter is pleased to announce the acquisition of all remaining… Continue reading
Boeing to Showcase Advanced Range of Products, Services at Dubai 2007
CHICAGO, Nov. 05, 2007 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] at this year’s Dubai Air Show will spotlight a wide range of products and services producing record sales across commercial and defense markets. The show runs from Nov. 11-15.
“Boeing… Continue reading
ATR at the Dubai Air Show
ATR will attend the Dubai Air Show, 11-15 November 2007.
ATR will be present as exhibitor: stand W 112, West Hall.
Press conference:
On the occasion of the Air Show, Stéphane Mayer, ATR CEO, will hold a press conference on… Continue reading
Thunderbirds receive first upgraded F-16
by Capt. Genieve David
75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
11/5/2007Â -Â HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah (AFPN)Â –Â Hill Air Force Base officials rolled out the first of 11 configured F-16 Fighting Falcons for the Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team.… Continue reading
CHC Helicopter Corporation Signs A Contract For Thirteen AW139 Helicopters
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that CHC Helicopter Corporation through its global helicopter support division, Heli-One, has signed a contract for thirteen AW139 medium twin helicopters. The order value is worth approximately 140 million dollar. This new order, which adds… Continue reading