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P-8A successfully launches first MK 54 weapon test
The P-8A Poseidon successfully launched the first MK 54 torpedo during a test event in the Atlantic Test Range Oct. 13.
“The P-8A is advancing along a rigorous test schedule,” said Tony Schmidt, P-8A assistant program manager for Test and… Continue reading
Kuwait Airways flights canceled as workers strike
Kuwait Airways has canceled several flights as a strike got under way at the Gulf nation’s national carrier.
Several flights to regional destinations such as Dubai, Jeddah and Doha were listed as canceled on the airline’s website on Monday, although… Continue reading
Dubai airport passenger traffic up 6.2 pct in Sept
Passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport grew 6.2 percent year-on-year in September and is expected to rise in coming weeks due to a rise in travellers for the Islamic haj pilgrimage, operator Dubai Airports said on Tuesday.
The world’s fourth… Continue reading
EMBRAER DEFENSE AND SECURITY STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BRAZILIAN INDUSTRY FOR THE KC-390 PROGRAM
The Brazilian company AEL Sistemas, based in Porto Alegre, was selected by Embraer Defense and Security to supply three more components to the KC-390 military airlifter and tanker jet: the Self-Protection System (SPS); the Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM); and the… Continue reading
Baltimore Police Department Orders Four EC120s
Grand Prairie, TX – American Eurocopter announced today that the Baltimore Police Department has ordered four EC120’s to replace its current fleet of four aircraft. The department is one of the leading law enforcement operators of the EC120 in… Continue reading
Boeing Delivers US Navy’s 12th C-40A Derivative Aircraft
Modified Boeing 737-700 will be used for troop and cargo transport
WICHITA, Kan., Oct. 25, 2011 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered the 12th C-40A aircraft to the U.S. Navy on Oct. 21. The Boeing 737-700 derivative was modified at the… Continue reading
Boeing, Australian Army Graduate 100th Helicopter Pilot
OAKEY, Queensland, Oct. 25, 2011 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Australian Army today announced the graduation of the 100th helicopter pilot to earn their wings through the Helicopter Qualification… Continue reading
Air Pacific selects versatile A330 for fleet renewal and growth
Airline becomes latest Airbus customer