Daily Archives: August 15, 2012
U.S. military says X-51A Waverider test flight ended early due to fin problem.
A U.S. military test flight of the experimental hypersonic “Waverider” ended prematurely when the aircraft broke apart in the air over the Pacific Ocean due to a failure with its cruiser control fin, the U.S. Air Force said on Wednesday.… Continue reading
Striking agreement on Electronic Warfare
We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MASS to coordinate business development activities related to Electronic Warfare technology that will enable effective capabilities for export customers.
Through our platforms such as Typhoon and Tornado, and MASS’s strength in… Continue reading
GULFSTREAM G650 CLOSING IN ON CERTIFICATION
Test Fleet Has Completed Aircraft-Level Testing
SAVANNAH, Ga., August 15, 2012 — Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pilots have completed all the scheduled flying required for the certification program for Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G650. In addition, the European… Continue reading
GULFSTREAM G280 POISED FOR CERTIFICATION
SAVANNAH, Ga., August 15, 2012 — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s super-midsized G280 aircraft is closing in on entry-into-service (EIS). As of July 31, the three aircraft used during the flight-test program have flown more than 2,000 hours over more than 740… Continue reading