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F-35B prepares for rough seas
The F-35B moved another step forward to shipboard testing on board USS Wasp (LHD-1) this year, as F-35 integrated test force personnel used weights to simulate shipboard padeyes during an evaluation of chain down procedures on F-35B test aircraft BF-1.… Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Delivers Second Mid-Life Upgrade P-3 Orion To U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Lockheed Martin has delivered the second P-3 Orion with new Mid-Life Upgrade enhancements to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
This newly re-winged P-3 joins CBP’s first upgraded Orion, which is currently operational. These aircraft support the critical missions of… Continue reading
Boeing Reports First-Quarter Results and Reaffirms 2011 Guidance
- Earnings per share of $0.78 on revenue of $14.9 billion
- Backlog grew to $329 billion, including $23 billion in orders during the quarter
- Operating cash flow of ($1.0) billion reflects delivery timing and continued investment in development programs
- Cash and… Continue reading
Second Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Begins Flight Test
The second Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental, RC021, successfully made its first flight today. The airplane completes the two-airplane test fleet for the 747-8 Intercontinental.
“This is another great milestone for our flight test program and shows the progress we are making… Continue reading
Boeing Delivers 737-900ER to United Continental Holdings Subsidiary Continental Airlines
Boeing today celebrated the delivery of the first Next-Generation 737-900ER (extended range) with the Boeing Sky Interior to United Continental Holdings, Inc. subsidiary Continental Airlines. The carrier is the first U.S. airline to operate the 737-800 and 737-900ER featuring the… Continue reading
ILFC firms up order for 100 A320neo Family aircraft
ILFC has signed a firm contract for the purchase of 100 A320neo Family aircraft. This follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the deal which was announced on March 8th 2011. ILFC confirms its selection of Pratt… Continue reading