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Military Aviation News April 23, 2012

Rolls-Royce awarded $598 million V-22 engine contract

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed a $598 Million contract with the US Department of Defense for 268 AE 1107C engines for US…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News April 23, 2012

BAA sells Edinburgh Airport to US fund for £807 million

Spanish-owned airports operator BAA agreed Monday to sell Edinburgh Airport to US investment fund Global Infrastructure Partners, which already runs Gatwick and London City hubs….

Civilian aviation news April 20, 2012

AMR unions, in deal with US Air, want merger talks

(Reuters) – The three main unions at bankrupt American Airlines have reached a tentative deal with US Airways Groupintended to put pressure on a reluctant…

Military Aviation News April 17, 2012

Boeing Receives Additional Laser JDAM Contract from US Navy

The Boeing Company received a $12.5 million contract from U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) on March 12 for 1,116 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition…

Military Aviation News, Space News April 12, 2012

4th Boeing-built WGS Satellite Accepted by US Air Force

Boeing announced today that the U.S. Air Force accepted control of the fourth Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) military communications satellite on April 11, after the…

Military Aviation News April 11, 2012

U.S. Coast Guard awards contract option for two additonal Airbus Military CN235’s

The U.S. Coast Guard has exercised a $78.5 million contract option to purchase the service’s 16th and 17th HC-144A Ocean Sentry Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The…

Military Aviation News April 6, 2012

Lakota fleet more than 200 strong approaching 100K flight hours

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Army News Service, April 5, 2012) — The Army’s newest aircraft, the UH-72A Lakota, is approaching 100,000 flight hours, and maintains one of…

Military Aviation News April 5, 2012

US Navy Newest Squadron Prepares for New F-35 Fighters

EGLIN AFB, Fla. (NNS) — Navy personnel are busy preparing to teach the next generation of Sailors how to work with and fly the newest…

Military Aviation News April 2, 2012

Navy unveils first fleet P-8A Poseidon to public, maritime community at annual symposium

The U.S. Navy made history March 28 when the newest multi-mission maritime aircraft, P-8A Poseidon, graced invited guests with its first public appearance as a…

Military Aviation News March 28, 2012

Pratt & Whitney and Boeing Representatives Sign Engine Contract to Power U.S. Air Force’s KC-46 Tanker

Bennett Croswell, president of Pratt & Whitney’s Military Engines division, and Maureen Dougherty, Boeing vice president and program manager, KC-46 Tanker Program, hosted a ceremonial…

Military Aviation News March 27, 2012

U.S. and allies benefiting from spike in air-to-air missile sales

Reflecting a recent report on international arms transfers, one of the Navy’s oldest, affordable and most successful air-to-air missiles has seen heightened interest in foreign…

Military Aviation News March 22, 2012

Rolls-Royce awarded $275 million service contracts from US military

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has received recent contracts exceeding $275 million to provide support services for the US Armed Services. Rolls-Royce will provide…

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