The Boeing [NYSE: BA] test team successfully completed the first flight of the program’s second KC-46A tanker aircraft yesterday, taking off from Paine Field and landing later at Boeing Field in Seattle. During the flight, Boeing test pilots performed operational checks on engines, flight controls and environmental systems. “Adding a second tanker to the flight … Dowiedz się więcej
Yesterday (01.03) , Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal attended the Centenary parade of Number 47 Squadron, held at RAF Brize Norton. The Princess Royal, who is Honorary Air Commodore to RAF Brize Norton, reviewed members of the Squadron on parade in front of an audience, marking 100 years of significant service and history. The … Dowiedz się więcej
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of two H215s to join the Finnish Boarder Guard fleet, announced today at the Heli Expo Trade Show, where an H215 can be visited on the static display. The first H215 arrived in Finland on February 28 following a training session at the Airbus Helicopters headquarters in Marignane, France. … Dowiedz się więcej
A Memorial dedicated to those who gave their lives, and who fought in the operation to liberate Kuwait has been unveiled at the National Arboretum. The Gulf War Memorial Trust Appeal raised funds to build the memorial which was unveiled at a ceremony on 28 February 2016. A large donation was made by Kuwait, whose … Dowiedz się więcej
While we remain firmly convinced of the validity of the issues raised in our protest to the Government Accountability Office of the Long Range Strike-Bomber contract award to Northrop Grumman, the Boeing – Lockheed Martin team has decided not to pursue further challenges to that award, either through the GAO or in federal court. This … Dowiedz się więcej
Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James revealed the first rendering of the Long Range Strike Bomber, designated the B-21, at the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium Feb. 26 in Orlando, Fla., and announced the Air Force will be taking suggestions from Airmen to help decide the name of the bomber. “This aircraft represents the … Dowiedz się więcej