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Romania – F-16C/D Block 50/52 Aircraft
WASHINGTON, May 16, 2008 – The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Romania of F-16C/D Block 50/52 Aircraft as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all options are exercised,… Continue reading
Execujet Orders Six Learjet 85 Aircraft
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that ExecuJet Aviation Group of Zurich, Switzerland has placed firm orders for six Learjet 85 aircraft. Bombardier announced the sale of the all new fully-composite jet in conjunction with a Learjet 85 performance briefing, at the… Continue reading
First Boeing 777 Freighter Leaves Paint Hangar
EVERETT, Wash., May 19, 2008 — Adorned in the Boeing [NYSE:BA] livery, the first 777 Freighter was moved from the Everett, Wash. paint facility to Everett field this morning, bringing the airplane one step closer to its world debut.
The… Continue reading
Boeing Begins Firing High-Energy Laser Aboard Advanced Tactical Laser Aircraft
ST. LOUIS, May 19, 2008 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has fired a high-energy chemical laser aboard a C-130H aircraft in ground tests for the first time, achieving a key milestone for the Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL) Advanced Concept… Continue reading
NEW £43.9M CONTRACT ENSURES RAF VC10 FLEET AVAILABILITY
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded BAE Systems a five year contract worth £43.9 million to ensure the RAF’s VC10 tanking and transport fleet is available on the frontline to meet operational requirements.
Under the incentivised contract, BAE… Continue reading
Vought Wins Contract Valued at $1 Billion To Build Wings for Cessna Citation Columbus Business Jet
DALLAS, MAY 19, 2008 – Vought Aircraft Industries is proud to announce its selection as the provider of wings and slats for the Model 850 Cessna Citation Columbus business jet. The contract, with a potential value of more than $1… Continue reading