Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), today announced the successful first flight of the U.S. Marine Corps’ CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter prototype, known as Engineering Development Model-1 (EDM-1). The 30-minute flight signals the beginning of a 2,000-hour flight test program using four test aircraft. “EDM-1’s first flight signifies another … Dowiedz się więcej
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford, has paid tribute to Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Michael Beetham, who died on 24 October. Sir Michael was the second longest-serving Chief of the Air Staff after the Service’s founder, Lord Trenchard. He introduced the Tornado to service, helped pioneer … Dowiedz się więcej
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) received a $76 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for follow-on production of PavewayTM II Plus Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) kits. The contract represents the majority share of fiscal year 2015 funding, as well as 100 percent of available funding for Foreign Military Sales. Deliveries will begin in the second … Dowiedz się więcej
In the frame of the on-going multipurpose helicopter tender of the Czech Ministry of Defence, Airbus Helicopters signed yesterday a Memorandum of Understanding with the LOM PRAHA s.p. for a future cooperation in the field of helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul. The agreement is also covering national customisation, service & support, training and the potential … Dowiedz się więcej
The European Program MIDCAS (Mid-Air Collision Avoidance System) in which Indra has participated as a partner of the consortium coordinated by Saab within the framework of the European Defence Agency (EDA) has successfully presented its final results that brings integration of RPAs in civil airspace closer. The project focused on laying the groundwork for future … Dowiedz się więcej
The U.S. Air Force has selected Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) to deliver the nation’s new Long-Range Strike Bomber (LRS-B). This selection continues the company’s 35-year partnership with the Air Force in providing the world’s most advanced long-range strike systems. „The Air Force has made the right decision for our nation’s security,” said Wes Bush, chairman, … Dowiedz się więcej