Daily Archives: April 18, 2008
Stork Aerospace and Lockheed Martin sign agreement for F-35 JSF wiring, potential value up to US$ 2 billion
Agreement represents evidence of success F-35 JSF program for the NetherlandsPentagon selling aviation history
By Steve James
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – From the Cold War to the space race, from Vietnam to Iraq, the U.S. military is selling bits and pieces of its aviation history.
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In 16-square-inch (100-sq-cm) bits and pieces, to… Continue reading
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Awarded Additional Contract for T-6 Aircraft from USAF
WICHITA, Kan. (April 17, 2008) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) was awarded two follow-on contracts for an additional 137 T-6A Texan II military trainer aircraft by the United States Air Force.
This $550 million contract extension is a continuation of… Continue reading
BAE SYSTEMS STARTS MANUFACTURE OF THE FIRST F-35 LIGHTNING II PRODUCTION AIRCRAFT
MANCHESTER, England – BAE Systems has cut metal on its first component for the F-35 Lightning II production aircraft. This opening cut, on a component part of the aft fuselage, signifies a major milestone for the F-35 Lightning II programme.… Continue reading