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Lockheed Martin Delivers First Production C-5M Super Galaxy To U.S. Air Force
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] completed delivery of the first production C-5M Super Galaxy at a ceremony here today with officials from Air Mobility Command, Air Force Material Command and Dover Air Force Base, Del.
This is also the first C-5M… Continue reading
MNG Jet Purchases Global 5000 Business Jet
Bombardier today announced that MNG Jet Havacilik A.S. of Istanbul has placed a firm order for a Global 5000 aircraft, valued at approximately $45 million U.S., based on the 2010 list price for typically equipped aircraft. Â Â
“The Global… Continue reading
Boeing Submits Final Bid for International Space Station Cargo Contract
HOUSTON, Sept. 30, 2010 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that it has submitted its final bid for NASA’s Cargo Mission Contract (CMC) for the International Space Station (ISS). Boeing’s bid draws on more than 50 years of the company’s… Continue reading
Boeing Sets 747-8 Freighter Delivery Schedule for Mid-Year 2011
EVERETT, Wash., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) today announced a schedule change for the 747-8 Freighter with first delivery now expected mid-year 2011. The company also announced steps it is taking to support the new schedule, including adding… Continue reading
Boeing Delivers 11th 737-800 Airplane to Air Algerie
SEATTLE, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) today delivered to Air Algerie its 11th 737-800.
Air Algerie, the state-owned flag carrier of Algeria, operates a fleet composed primarily of Boeing 737s and some 767s. Boeing is scheduled to deliver… Continue reading
Keep the Avro Vulcan XH558 Spirit of Great Britain flying
The last flying example of one of Britain’s most iconic historic aircraft, Avro Vulcan XH558 is once again facing a funding crisis which could lead to her being permanently grounded and the Nuneaton Based Air Cadets are urging air enthusiasts… Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Ends External Tank Production At NASA Michoud Assembly Facility
NEW ORLEANS, LA., September 30th, 2010 — After 37 years and 136 tanks delivered, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) production of the Space Shuttle External Tank (ET) has come to an end at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans.… Continue reading
First serial Su-30M2 completed test flights
Moscow, September 28. Sukhoi Company has completed factory flight tests for the first serial multi-role double seater Su-30M2 fighter jet. The tests occurred at the flight test station of the Komsomolsk-on-Amur aircraft production association named after Yuri Gagarin (KnAAPO).Â
At… Continue reading
AH-1Z helicopters found operationally effective and suitable
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The U.S. Marine Corps’ newest attack helicopter, the AH-1Z Cobra has successfully completed its Operational Evaluation (OPEVAL).
On Sept. 24, NAVAIR’s H-1 Upgrades program office received official notification from the Navy’s Commander… Continue reading
Turkish Airlines takes delivery of first A330-300 and A330-200F
Turkish Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-300 and first A330-200 Freighter at a delivery ceremony in Toulouse. The aircraft, both powered by Rolls Royce engines, will support Turkish Airlines’ ambitious growth plans in both the passenger and… Continue reading
Bombardier Adds Duncan Aviation’s Utah Facility to its Expanding Business Aircraft Service Network
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that it has extended its long-standing service agreement with Duncan Aviation with the addition of Duncan’s newest maintenance facility in Provo, Utah, to Bombardier’s growing network of Authorized Service Centres (ASFs) and aircraft-on-ground (AOG) Line Maintenance… Continue reading
BAE Systems Receives U.S. Air Force Contract to Support Silver Fox Unmanned Aircraft Systems
ROCKVILLE, Maryland – BAE Systems has received a U.S. Air Force contract of $3.9 million to provide engineering, training, and other services for the continued use of the company’s Silver Fox unmanned aircraft systems. The Silver Fox aircraft supports military… Continue reading