Daily Archives: February 25, 2008
United Arab Emirates orders the A330 MRTT air to air refuelling aircraft from EADS
United Arab Emirates has announced today the purchase from EADS, through its Military Transport Aircraft Division, of the A330 MRTT (Multi Role Transport Tanker) as the new air to air refuelling aircraft for the UAE Air Force &… Continue reading
RAF Prepares To Receive Fifth C-17 Aircraft – Friday 22 February 2008
The RAF has moved a step closer to taking delivery of its fifth C-17 transport aircraft following a ceremony at the Boeing facility at Long Beach in California.
General Sir Kevin O’Donoghue, Chief of Defence Materiel, attended the ‘Fly Away’… Continue reading
On 30 January 2008, the EC225 received its type certification from the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA).
On 30 January 2008, the EC225 received its type certification from the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). The way is now cleared for the commercial operation in the United States of this twin-engine aircraft in the 11 metric ton class.… Continue reading
Boeing to Compete for NASA’s Facilities Development and Operations Contract
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 25, 2008 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] will draw on its space exploration experience as well as innovative commercial and defense practices to compete for NASA’s Facilities Development and Operations Contract (FDOC).
Administered by NASA’s Johnson… Continue reading
Synergy Aerospace Signs A Contract For Ten AgustaWestland Helicopters
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Synergy Aerospace, a division of Synergy Group, has signed a contract for ten additional helicopters comprising four AW109 Power and four Grand light twin and two AW139 medium twin turbine engine models. The contract… Continue reading
Kaigai Aviotech Corporation Orders One AW119 Ke And One AW109 Power
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Kaigai Aviotech Corporation has ordered one AW119 Ke single engine and one AW109 Power light twin turbine engine helicopter. AgustaWestland and Kaigai Aviotech Corporation signed a distribution agreement in June 2007 under which Kaigai… Continue reading
Sloane Helicopters Ltd Signs A Contract For Thirteen AgustaWestland Helicopters
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Sloane Helicopters Ltd has signed a contract for thirteen additional helicopters comprising one AW119 Ke single engine, three AW109 Power and seven Grand light twin and two AW139 medium twin turbine engine models. The… Continue reading
Pratt & Whitney Canada Signs Maintenance Contract with ERA Helicopters
HELI-EXPO – HOUSTON, Texas, February 25, 2008 – Pratt & Whitney Canada signed a Fleet Management Program contract with ERA Helicopters of Los Angeles to provide engine support for its fleet of Agusta 119 Koala helicopters. The agreement covers ERA’s… Continue reading
Northrop Grumman, Industry Teammates Complete Installation of Laser Modules On Missile Defense Agency’s Airborne Laser Prototype Aircraft
REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Feb. 25, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) and industry teammates have completed installing the six laser modules that comprise the core of the world’s largest mobile laser on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s Airborne… Continue reading
UAV programs branch off, multiply
A year ago, all Navy and Marine Corps unmanned air vehicle efforts were located in one program office. Today, because of recent expansions, the number has risen to four.
In response to the Navy’s and Marine Corps’ growing interest in… Continue reading