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Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Cutting-Edge Sensor for U.S. Army Apache Helicopters
photo: Lockheed Martin
ORLANDO, FL, November 5th, 2008 — Lockheed Martin [NYSE:LMT] recently conducted a series of test flights demonstrating a new cutting-edge, low-light-level sensor system for U.S. Army Arrowhead®-equipped AH-64D Apache helicopters. Integrated into the Modernized-Pilot Night Vision Sensor… Continue reading
General Dynamics Completes Acquisition of Jet Aviation
Transaction creates worldwide business-jet support network and expands General Dynamics’ Aerospace operations into global flight-support services.
 FALLS CHURCH, Va. – General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) today completed its acquisition of Zurich, Switzerland-based Jet Aviation for CHF 2.45 billion (approximately $2.18 billion)… Continue reading
Elbit Systems to Equip IAF Blackhawk and CH 53 Helicopters with Advanced Helmet Mounted Systems
ANVIS/HUD systems Photo: Elbit
For the first time, some of the helicopters will also be equipped with Line of Sight systems, enabling the pilot to slave on board sensors and Command and Control systems.
Haifa, Israel, November 4, 2008 –… Continue reading
EADS Defence & Security supports German Armed Forces’ helicopters also in international missions
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Contract award for adapting the operations support system to the CH-53 GA helicopter
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Improved operational capabilities at lower running costs
As part of a product improvement programme, EADS Defence & Security (DS) will equip the German Armed Forces’ CH-53 G… Continue reading
Air China Cargo Orders 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighters
SEATTLE, Nov. 04, 2008 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air China Cargo today announced that the carrier will add three 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) to its cargo fleet.
The modification work on the three Combi airplanes will take place… Continue reading
IAI’s Bedek wins a new B762 freighter conversions contract
Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Bedek Aviation Group recently won a new contract for B762 freighter conversions during the recent Cargo Facts Conference in Florida, according to impactpub.com. As part of the contract, Israel Aerospace Industries’ Bedek wil convert 14 ABX aircraft to BDSF configuration.
Source: IAI
EMBRAER 170 JET IS CERTIFIED IN JAPAN
Japan Airlines will be the first customer to operate the aircraft in the country.
São José dos Campos, 5 November, 2008 –
Embraer received certification, last October 27, from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) to operate the EMBRAER 170… Continue reading