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Northrop Grumman, U.S. Navy Demonstrate Precision, Wireless Ground Handling of X-47B Unmanned Aircraft
Northrop Grumman Corporation and the U.S. Navy have taken a first critical step toward demonstrating that the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator can be maneuvered safely and wirelessly on the crowded deck of an aircraft carrier.
In early… Continue reading
First ATR 42-600 delivered to Precision Air Services
Tanzanian carrier Precision Air Services has today taken delivery of the first ATR 42-600 to go into scheduled commercial service. It is also airline’s first brand new -600 series aircraft out of 5 (4 ATR 42-600s and 1 ATR 72-600)… Continue reading
Marine aviators complete operational test and evaluation of APKWS
Aviators from the U.S. Marine Corps completed the Initial Operational Test and Evaluation phase of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) program, firing rounds against stationary and moving targets.
The APKWS – the U.S. government’s only program of record… Continue reading
Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System Scores Successful First Time Demo on Fixed-Wing Aircraft in Record Time
NASHUA, New Hampshire — The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) recently achieved a first shot success from a fixed-wing aircraft, BAE Systems announced today.
The semi-active laser guided version of the U.S. military’s Hydra rocket successfully hit within inches… Continue reading
Tanzania’s Precision Air Services signs contract for 5 ATR -600s
The airline will introduce four ATR 42-600s and one ATR 72-600 and will become the largest operator of ATRs in Africa
Tanzanian carrier Precision Air Services and ATR today announced the signature of a contract for the purchase of four… Continue reading
Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System Aces Helicopter Testing
NASHUA, New Hampshire —The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps recently successfully fired the first shots of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS) from a UH-1Y helicopter, in preparation for fielding in 2012.
The successful shots, which took place… Continue reading
Boeing and Lion Air Pioneer Precision Satellite Navigation Technology
RNP debuts in South Asia for capacity, safety and environmental benefits.
Boeing and Lion Air, an all-Boeing Next-Generation 737 operator, are pioneering the use of precision navigation technology in South Asia with the introduction of Required Navigation Performance (RNP) flight… Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Delivers 100,000th Paveway II Enhanced Laser Guided Training Round To the U.S. Navy
ARCHBALD, PA, July 6th, 2010 — Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] celebrated a production milestone recently with the delivery of the 100,000th Paveway II Enhanced Laser Guided Training Round (ELGTR) to the U.S. Navy. Lockheed Martin has produced ELGTRs for… Continue reading