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Northrop Grumman’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Completes 1,000th Hour of Flight Testing; Program On-Track for Operational Evaluation in 2011
Northrop Grumman E-2D Hawkeye (archive)
BETHPAGE, N.Y., May 13, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the blue skies over St. Augustine, Fla., Northrop Grumman’s (NYSE:NOC) E-2D Advanced Hawkeye System Development and Demonstration program aircraft recently reached its 1,000th hour of flight… Continue reading
Herschel and Planck launcher at launch pad
At around 13:40 CEST today, 8:40 at the launch site in Kourou, the Ariane 5 carrying Herschel and Planck rolled out onto the launch pad from its earlier location in the final assembly building under blue skies complete with puffy… Continue reading
Czech Republic acquires four C-295 military transport aircraft from Airbus Military
The Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic has signed an agreement for the acquisition of four C-295 military transport aircraft from Airbus Military. The agreement extends to logistical support. These aircraft will replace the former fleet of Antonov An-26… Continue reading
Celebration of 20,000 hours flying time for the Falcon 50 M
On May 6, the Lann-Bihoué naval air base celebrated 20,000 hours of flying time for the Falcon 50 M of squadron 24 F as well as the qualification by the DGA procurement branch of standard 2 of the aircraft.
The… Continue reading
Boeing, Super Hornet Industry Partners Explore Industrial Participation Opportunities in Greece
ATHENS, Greece, May 13, 2009 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] sees significant opportunities to partner with Greek businesses, Boeing officials told more than 15 Greek aerospace and defense companies today at a Boeing-hosted supplier conference in Athens.
The event… Continue reading
Boeing, AgustaWestland Sign Contract to Provide ICH-47F Chinooks to Italian Army
ROME, May 13, 2009 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, today signed a contract for the manufacture and support of 16 ICH-47F Chinook helicopters for the Italian Army. The contract makes Boeing the prime subcontractor… Continue reading
Esperia Aviation Services S.p.A. Orders One Grand Helicopter
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that Esperia Aviation Services S.p.A. of Italy has signed a contract for one Grand light twin helicopter. This six cabin seat-configured aircraft will be used for passenger transport purposes operating from its… Continue reading