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EADS North America deliver HC-144A Maintenance Training Unit to the U.S. Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center has purchased the prototype CN235 aircraft and plans to transform it into an HC-144A maintenance training unit. The HC-144A is based on the Airbus Military CN235 tactical airlifter. More than 230 CN235s are… Continue reading
EADS North America delivers 250th on-time, on-budget UH-72A Lakota helicopter to U.S. Army
The U.S. Army has fielded the 250th UH-72A Lakota helicopter delivered to Army and National Guard units by EADS North America since 2006. Every Lakota – including an additional five produced for the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School – has… Continue reading
Construction begins on Airbus, U.S. Assembly Line
Opportunity for some 1,000 high-skilled workers direct and many more in supply chain
Airbus manufacturing in the United States advanced another step closer to reality today in Mobile, Alabama, as construction of the company’s A320 Family Assembly… Continue reading
U.S. judge approves American Airlines-U.S. Airways merger
HOUSTON, A U.S. judge on Wednesday approved the merger of American Airlines and U.S. Airway, a move that clears the way for the two carriers to form the world’s biggest airline.
But Judge Sean Lane declined to authorize a proposed… Continue reading
Eurocopters new EC175 is praised by pilots, passengers and operators during its U.S. demonstration tour
The Eurocopter EC175s performance, advanced avionics, handling qualities and operational safety received rave reviews during a U.S. demonstration tour of this next-generation medium-sized, twin-engine helicopter for airlift providers to the off-shore oil and gas sector, as well as the law… Continue reading
U.S. Coast Guard awards contract option for one additional CN235
The U.S. Coast Guard has exercised a contract option to purchase the service’s 18th HC-144A Ocean Sentry Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The HC-144A is based on the Airbus Military CN235 tactical airlifter and is delivered by prime contractor EADS North America.… Continue reading
Boeing-led Missile Defense Team Completes GMD Flight Test
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., Jan. 26, 2013 — Boeing [NYSE: BA], working with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency… Continue reading
General Dynamics and Alenia Aermacchi Join Forces for U.S. Air Force T-X Trainer Competition
The General Dynamics-led team leverages proven jet trainer aircraft and ground-based training systems and complex systems integration expertise for a cost-effective, off-the-shelf system for the U.S. Air Force.U.S. Air Force announces KC-46A candidate bases
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Air Force announced Altus Air Force Base, Okla. and McConnell AFB, Kan., as candidate bases for the KC-46A formal training unit (FTU) today.
Altus AFB, Fairchild AFB, Wash., Grand Forks AFB, N.D., and McConnell AFB, are… Continue reading
Boeing to Provide 2 More C-40A Transport Aircraft to US Navy
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 27, 2012 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] has received a $145 million order from the U.S. Navy for two additional C-40A Clipper transport aircraft, increasing the service’s ability to move military personnel and cargo around the world. The… Continue reading
BAE Systems Wins $400 Million U.S. Navy Aircraft Maintenance Contract
BAE Systems has been selected by the U.S. Navy to maintain and service T-34, T-44 and T-6 trainer aircraft under a contract valued at approximately $400 million over five years.
The company will perform scheduled inspections, along with required repairs,… Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Continues To Deliver CBP P-3s Ahead Of Schedule
GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 12, 2012 – Lockheed Martin delivered the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s sixth Mid-Life Upgraded P-3 Orion on Friday, Nov. 9, about 40 days ahead of schedule. This upgrade was completed in 11 months.
“This airplane will… Continue reading