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…
Delta Air Lines Selects Pratt & Whitney for Long-term Maintenance and Materials Agreements Worth $1 Billion
EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 12, 2009 –Pratt & Whitney, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company, announced today that Delta Air Lines has signed two…
Alitalia et AIR FRANCE KLM launch a new strategic partnership
 AIR FRANCE KLM takes 25% minority stake. Alitalia, thanks to a deeper partnership with AIR FRANCE KLM, the world’s leading airline group, will expand…
Saab signs contract with FMV regarding Gripen
Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration, FMV, for supporting Gripen´s operative capacity. The contract is valued to 550 million SEK….
Rolls-Royce completes successful initial test of YJ102R engine
Rolls-Royce today announced it has successfully completed an initial test of its advanced, high-specific thrust YJ102R engine at the Indianapolis, Indiana facility. This test is…
Air France – KLM made deal with Alitalia
Today Air France – KLM group closed a deal with Alitalia to take a minority interest of 25% in the Italian carrier. At this time…
AIRBUS MILITARY and EADS propose a new approach for the A400M Programme
Airbus Military and EADS have proposed a new programme approach for the A400M to the Launch Nations, through OCCAR, with the aim to find a…
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Employment to Decline in 2009
ATTLE, Jan. 09, 2009 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] said today that employment at its Commercial Airplanes business unit is expected to decline by approximately 4,500…
Boeing Completes Apache Longbow Training Upgrade Contract
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 09, 2009 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today that its Integrated Defense Systems Training Systems and Services organization has completed a six-year…
Eurocopter welcomes new order for 22 NH90TTH helicopters from the French Army
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has ordered a further 22 NH90 TTH (Tactical Transport Helicopter) helicopters for the French Army Aviation on the 23rd…
EADS Defence & Security, DCNS and Rohde & Schwarz team wins 240 million euro RIFAN stage 2 contract for the French Navy
IP backbone for French naval air arm Solid partnership between large systems integrator EADS Defence & Security, warship expert DCNS, and radio-communication systems supplier Rohde…
Boeing Finishes 2008 With 662 Commercial Airplane Orders
SEATTLE, Jan. 08, 2009 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] in 2008 recorded 662 net commercial airplane orders, bringing its backlog of unfilled commercial orders…
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