July 2009

Civilian aviation news July 31, 2009

Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines Announce Order for Five 777-200LRs

SEATTLE, July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Ethiopian Airlines today announced an order for five Boeing 777-200LR (Longer Range) airplanes. In doing so,…

Military Aviation News July 31, 2009

Lockheed Martin Unveils First Stealth Fighter For U.S. Navy

A ceremony today at Lockheed Martinâ€™s [NYSE: LMT] Fort Worth plant marked the rollout of the U.S. Navyâ€™s first-ever stealth fighter, the F-35C Lightning II….

Air Races News July 31, 2009

Red Bull Air Race Rises To Logistics Challenge

400-member race crew and 400 tonnes of material SALZBURG, Austria – Moving the Red Bull Air Race around the world is no easy task. Although…

Military Aviation News July 31, 2009

Lockheed Martin Awarded Customs And Border Protection P-3 Orion Fleet Maintenance Contract

Marietta, Ga., July 29th, 2009 — Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has been awarded an $821 million maintenance, repair, and overhaul contract for the Customs and…

Military Aviation News July 31, 2009

Boeing Rolls Out US Navy’s P-8A Poseidon

SEATTLE, July 30, 2009Â — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and the U.S. Navy today formally unveiled the service’s newest maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, the…

General Aviation News July 31, 2009

Boeing Completes Acquisition of Vought Operations in South Carolina

SEATTLE, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced today the completion of the acquisition of the business and operations conducted by Vought Aircraft Industries…

Civilian aviation news July 31, 2009

Boeing, Emirates Celebrate Record 78th 777 Delivery

With newest Boeing 777-300ER, Emirates becomes world’s largest 777 airline operator EVERETT, Wash., July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) delivered Emirates’ 78th 777 yesterday,…

Military Aviation News July 31, 2009

Boeing Delivers Harpoon Missiles With Updated Guidance Control

ST. LOUIS, July 30, 2009 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] in June delivered the first four Harpoon Block II missiles equipped with a redesigned Guidance Control…

Space News July 31, 2009

Boeing to Bid as Prime Contractor for NASA Exploration Ground Launch Services Contract

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., July 29, 2009Â — Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that it plans to bid as prime contractor for the Exploration Ground Launch…

EXTRA NEWS July 31, 2009

Boeing Completes Major Design Milestone for SkyHook Heavy Lift Vehicle

ST. LOUIS, July 28, 2009 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and SkyHook International Inc. today announced that the design of the SkyHook Heavy Lift…

Military Aviation News July 31, 2009

Boeing Submits Proposal for US Air Force KC-10 Cockpit Upgrades

ST. LOUIS, July 28, 2009 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced it has submitted a proposal to the U.S. Air Force to upgrade the cockpits…

Civilian aviation news July 31, 2009

Airbus delivers 1000th A330/A340 Family Aircraft

Airbus today delivered the 1000th aircraft from the A330/A340 Family. The aircraft, an A330-300, was handed over to Thai Airways International (THAI) at a special…

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