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Military Aviation News January 22, 2009

Gripen Supercruises

During a test flight today the Gripen Demo aircraft proved its ability to â€œSupercruiseâ€, the ability to fly supersonic without the use of afterburner which…

Military Aviation News January 22, 2009

U.S. Coast Guard expands service and support contract with Rockwell Collins to three new aircraft platforms

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (January 22, 2009)Â -Â Rockwell Collins has signed a 10-year extension to provide Performance Based Logistics (PBL) service and support for U.S. Coast Guard…

Military Aviation News January 22, 2009

Boeing Completes Canadian Industrial and Regional Benefits Program for CF-18 Modernization

OTTAWA, Jan. 22, 2009 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has successfully completed its Industrial and Regional Benefits program for Phase 1 of the CF-18…

Military Aviation News January 21, 2009

Pratt & Whitney Awarded $4 Million Fleet Management Contract for Navy F-16 Aggressor Squadron

EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 21, 2009 â€“ Pratt & Whitney was awarded a $4 million fleet management contract from the United States Navy to provide…

Military Aviation News, Space News January 19, 2009

Three Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne RS-68 Rocket Engines Boost Classified Spy Satellite

CANOGA PARK, Calif., Jan. 18, 2009 â€“ Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company, contributed to the nationâ€™s security by boosting…

Military Aviation News January 19, 2009

Airbus Military initiates testing of the A330 MRTT as a receiver

An A330 MRTT built for the Royal Australian Air Force completed another major program milestone when the A310 Boom demonstrator, used as test bed for…

Military Aviation News January 15, 2009

Boeing Completes 1st Aerial Refuelings of 737 for Australia’s Wedgetail AEW&C Program

SEATTLE, Jan. 15, 2009 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced it has completed the first aerial refuelings of a 737 platform. The historic…

Military Aviation News January 14, 2009

B-2 Stealth Bike Celebrates Company’s Bomber Partnership With U.S. Air Force

In July 2009, Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) and the U.S. Air Force will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first flight of the B-2 Spirit stealth…

Military Aviation News January 13, 2009

A new finish for RAF painting – Tuesday 13 January 2009

A new chapter in surface finishing of aircraft, ground support equipment and military vehicles has started with the award of a 10-year contract to Serco….

Military Aviation News January 13, 2009

Boeing Awarded $1.1B for Performance-Based-Logistics Sustainment of C-17 Globemaster III

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 13, 2009 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] on Monday received a $1.1 billion contract for C-17 Globemaster III total systems support from the…

Military Aviation News January 13, 2009

First Marine Corps UH-1Y Helicopter With Northrop Grumman Integrated Cockpit Deploys in 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Jan. 13, 2009 — Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE:NOC) Integrated Avionics System (IAS) and the company’s integration support were key parts of preparing…

General Aviation News, Military Aviation News January 12, 2009

Prince William started his flying training with the Royal Air Force today, 12th January 2009.

He officially transferred from the British Army into the RAF in the rank of Flight Lieutenant. He will begin training at the Defence Helicopter Flying…

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