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Civilian aviation news, Military Aviation News September 17, 2009

Israel Aerospace Industries Awarded Contract Worth Tens of Millions of Dollars to Supply Self-Protection System for Military and Civilian Planes

Over 200 military, civilian, and VIP aircraft in more than 15 countries worldwide are currently flying with the protection of the IAI/ELTA systemÂ ELTA Systems…

Military Aviation News September 17, 2009

First flight for Royal Thai Air Force Gripen

The first Gripen fighter for Thailand completed its maiden flight in LinkÃ¶ping, Sweden, today. The flight took off at 14:50 local time and lasted for…

Military Aviation News September 17, 2009

Boeing Flies Harpoon Missile With Updated Guidance Control

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 16, 2009 Â — A Boeing [NYSE: BA] Harpoon Block II missile equipped with a redesigned Guidance Control Unit (GCU) flew for the…

Military Aviation News September 17, 2009

First Upgraded British Army Lynx Flies With New Engines

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the successful first flight of the British Armyâ€™s first Lynx AH Mk.9A fitted with more powerful CTS800…

Military Aviation News September 15, 2009

Pratt & Whitney Stands Behind Cost Commitment on F135 Engine for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 15, 2009 â€“ Pratt & Whitneyâ€™s F135 engine powering the F-35 Lightning II aircraft continues to realize production cost reduction benefits,…

Military Aviation News September 15, 2009

Hawker Beechcraft, Lockheed Martin Team to Compete for U.S. Air Force Light Attack and Armed Reconnaissance Aircraft

WICHITA, KAN. / OWEGO, NY , September 15th, 2009 — Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) and Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] have teamed to compete for the…

Military Aviation News September 15, 2009

Lockheed Martin C-5M Super Galaxy Sets World Aviation Records

DOVER AFB, Del., September 15th, 2009 — A joint U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] flight crew flying a C-5M Super Galaxy strategic…

Military Aviation News September 15, 2009

Boeing Meets With Brazilian Industry, Reaffirms Super Hornet as Best-Value Solution

SÃƒO PAULO, Sept. 15, 2009Â — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today kicked off a two-day conference with 140 potential partner and supplier companies in SÃ£o…

Military Aviation News September 15, 2009

First production Nimrod MRA4 takes to the skies

Woodford UK – The first production Nimrod MRA4 has made its maiden flight from the BAE Systems facility at Woodford in Cheshire. On September 10…

Military Aviation News September 15, 2009

U.S. orders needed to keep Boeing C-17 line running

Boeing CoÂ said on Monday its C-17 transport plane program is at a critical juncture and the next months will determine the fate of the…

Military Aviation News September 14, 2009

Boeing’s 1st C-130 AMP Trainer for US Air Force Declared ‘Ready For Use’

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sept. 14, 2009Â — Boeing [NYSE: BA] has completed delivery of the U.S. Air Force’s first simulator for the C-130 Avionics Modernization Program…

Military Aviation News September 14, 2009

Boeing Details Tanker Capabilities at US Air Force Association Conference

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2009 â€“ Boeing [NYSE: BA] today unveiled additional details of the company’s potential offering in the U.S. Air Force KC-X tanker competition,…

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