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VSI awarded contract from Boeing to provide the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System for the F-15E
SAN JOSE, Calif. (July 31, 2008)Â -Â Vision Systems International, LLC (VSI), has been awarded an initial contract at more than $17 million from Boeing for the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) in 145 F-15E Strike Eagles. The contract includes… Continue reading
MH-60R Helicopter Departs Lockheed Martin To Complete First Operational Navy Squadron
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] completed its initial deliveries of aircraft to the U.S. Navy’s first operational MH-60R helicopter maritime strike squadron, the HSM-71 Raptors, ensuring the squadron is ready for its deployment with an aircraft carrier strike group. The San… Continue reading
Local boys come home
British pilot savouring growing popularity of race ahead of London
Now oldest Spitfire lands an upgrade
The oldest flying Spitfire in the world will be next to enjoy an upgrade as part of a high-profile maintenance contract.
Spitfire P7350, a Mk IIa aircraft complete with the scars of a tangle with a German Messerschmitt Bf 109… Continue reading
RedBull air race lands in London
The Red Bull Air Race lands in London this weekend for what is expected to be a sell-out race. With the last remaining tickets still available it’s not too late to watch the world’s best pilots compete just metres above… Continue reading
Iraq – Helicopters and Related Munitions
WASHINGTON, July 30, 2008 –
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of Helicopters and related munitions as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all options are exercised,… Continue reading
Israel – C-130J-30 Aircraft
WASHINGTON, July 30, 2008 –
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Israel of C-130J-30 Aircraft as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all options are exercised, could be… Continue reading
Morocco – Weapons and Related Support for F-16 Aircraft
WASHINGTON, July 11, 2008 –
On July 9, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Morocco of 30 AIM-120C-5 Advanced Medium Range Air-to Air Missiles (AMRAAM); 60 AIM-9M SIDEWINDER Missiles; 20 AGM-88B/C HARM… Continue reading
Boeing Salt Lake City Receives ISO 14001 Environmental Certification
SALT LAKE CITY, July 30, 2008 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced that its Fabrication manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been awarded an ISO 14001 environmental management system certification from Det Norske Veritas, an accredited… Continue reading
Pilatus announces additional Certifications for the PC-12 NG
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd is pleased to announce the receipt of additional country certifications for the PC-12 NG. Approvals by TC (Transport Canada), CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Australia) and SACAA (South African Civil Aviation Authority) signal the commencement of PC… Continue reading
Iraq – C-130J-30 Aircraft
WASHINGTON, July 25, 2008 – The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of C-130J-30 Aircraft as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all options are exercised, could be… Continue reading
Boeing Begins Final Assembly of 2nd P-8A Poseidon
ST. LOUIS, July 29, 2008 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] began final assembly of the second P-8A Poseidon for the U.S. Navy on July 24 in Renton, Wash. The aircraft, S1, is the program’s static test vehicle and will be used… Continue reading