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USAF Grounds all F-15′s after crash when airframe fell apart in midair
1979 CR 79-004 F-15A
The USAF grounded the entire fleet of F-15′s after the crash last Friday in Missouri. Only for ‘Mission critical’ use F-15′s will be airborne such as emergencies in Iraq or Afghanistan.
The crashed F-15C in Missouri… Continue reading
Airbus selects Rockwell Collins’ Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator for A350 XWB
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (November 06, 2007)Â -Â Airbus has selected Rockwell Collins to provide the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer Actuator (THSA) for the new A350 XWB (Xtra Wide-Body) aircraft.
“This contract is the result of our strong relationship with Airbus and is… Continue reading
First Northrop Grumman-Built Production T-38 Trainer Aircraft Makes Its Final Touchdown in Los Angeles
‘White Rocket’ Aircraft to Go On Permanent Display At Company Facility Near LAX
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov. 5, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — The first production-configuration T-38 pilot training aircraft built for the U.S. Air Force by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC)… Continue reading
Scientists Discover Record Fifth Planet Orbiting Nearby Star
WASHINGTON – Astronomers have announced the discovery of a fifth planet circling 55 Cancri, a star beyond our solar system. The star now holds the record for number of confirmed extrasolar planets orbiting around it in a planetary system.
55… Continue reading
EADS announces charge estimate for revised A400M delivery schedule
Amsterdam, 05 November 2007
EADS is completing its determination of the charges it will record in the third quarter regarding its recent assessment of A400M delivery delays.
While the calculations are not yet finalized, EADS now believes it will need to expense… Continue reading
LAVEX 2007 – 2007-11-05
Dassault Aviation took part in the LAVEX 2007 exhibition in Libya from October 29 to 31, 2007.
Booth:
Two models (1/10) were displayed on the booth:
- RAFALE two-seats with french army paint scheme,
- RAFALE one-seat with french army… Continue reading
Boeing Completes 747-8 Intercontinental Firm Configuration
EVERETT, Wash., Nov. 06, 2007 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has completed firm configuration of the 747-8 Intercontinental. This milestone marks the completion of the major trade studies needed to finalize the airplane’s performance and interior features.
“We… Continue reading
Boeing Demonstrates New Training Capability
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 06, 2007 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has successfully conducted its first integrated Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) training proof-of-concept demonstration, laying the foundation for more efficient military training operations.
The demonstration, an industry first, used… Continue reading