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Lockheed Martin Delivers Final C-5B Galaxy Transport Modified Under Avionics Modernization Program
TRAVIS AFB, Calif., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) delivered the 50th C-5B Galaxy strategic transport modified under the Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) back to the Air Force in ceremonies here today. This completes the AMP modifications to… Continue reading
Russian Helicopters Showcases First Russian Light Turbine Helicopter
Moscow – Russian Helicopters, JSC, officially revealed the Sapsan – the first Russian FAR-27 turbine helicopter and the centrepiece of the holding’s interior exposition at MAKS airshow.
Sapsan’s arrival is a statement to the policy of the Russian holding:… Continue reading
Costly Software Blunder Grounds British Military Helicopters for 8 Years
LONDON — A batch of high-tech military helicopters has been out of service for eight years in one of the British military’s costliest procurement blunders.
The eight Chinook Mk3s cost 259 million pounds but have been in storage since they were… Continue reading
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation Awarded Israeli Air Force Contract for T-6 Aircraft
First Foreign Military Sales Case contract for world’s most proven military training program
WICHITA, Kan. (Aug. 24, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) was recently awarded a contract to provide the T-6A trainer aircraft – the world’s most proven military… Continue reading
Boeing Delivers KLM 777-300ER in SkyTeam Livery
Chrome-free exterior decorative paint applied for reduced environmental impact
SEATTLE, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) today delivered a 777-300ER (Extended Range) to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The airplane has been painted in a special SkyTeam livery in celebration… Continue reading
Boeing SLAM ER Modified to Engage Moving Targets on Land
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 25, 2009 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] has modified the Standoff Land Attack Missile Expanded Response (SLAM ER) to engage land-based moving targets (LMT). The U.S. Navy declared the missile system, with its enhanced targeting software, operationally effective… Continue reading
Discovery’s Launch Delayed Due to Weather
Launch of space shuttle Discovery was postponed early this morning due to lingering thunderstorms in the vicinity of the launch pad. Launch has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 1:10 a.m. EDT.
The mission management team will meet at… Continue reading