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Liebherr-Aerospace selected for Embraer KC-390’s Bleed System

March 21, 2012

Embraer Defense and Security, based in São José dos Campos, Brazil, has selected Liebherr-Aerospace to provide the bleed controller and bleed valves for the KC-390 military transport aircraft. Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS, France, will develop and manufacture the system that will feature integrated control architecture together with high-reliability, high-performance, lightweight pneumatic and mechanical components.

Northrop Grumman signs teaming agreement with Quest Aircraft

March 19, 2012

Northrop Grumman has signed an exclusive teaming agreement with Quest Aircraft to be the U.S. federal dealer of the Quest KODIAK, a single-engine short takeoff and landing aircraft, as well as their preferred special mission aircraft integrator. Under the terms of the agreement, Northrop Grumman and Quest are investing in integrating the Air Claw special

Airbus Military selects AAR for component repair management and logistics services

March 15, 2012

AAR has been selected by Airbus Military to provide off-wing repairs management and logistics services. The five-year programs will be managed by AAR’s Defense Systems & Logistics operating unit. AAR will provide a single point of contact for the repair of components that Airbus Military previously outsourced to multiple vendors. The programs will focus primarily

Rolls-Royce and US Air Force launch fuel savings flight tests on C-130 fleet

March 9, 2012

Rolls-Royce and the United States Air Force will soon begin flight tests of an engine upgrade for the T56 turboprop engine, which powers the C-130H transport aircraft. The Series 3.5 upgrade is designed to deliver both fuel savings and reliability improvements, as well as improved Life Cycle Costs. Rolls-Royce has delivered upgrade kits to be installed

Boeing, Elbit Systems of America sign MOU for technology investment in Brazil

March 5, 2012

Boeing and Elbit Systems of America have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that supports the development of advanced avionics capabilities in Brazil. Boeing has selected Elbit to provide the Large Area Display system that will be part of an advanced cockpit system to be offered on Boeing fighter aircraft, including the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet

EADS North America delivers second CN235 Maritime Patrol Aircraft for Mexico

February 28, 2012

EADS North America has delivered the second of four Airbus Military CN235-300 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) to be supplied to the Mexican Navy. The foreign military sales contract for the aircraft is managed by the U.S. Coast Guard, which uses the CN235-300 in the HC-144A Ocean Sentry configuration for missions ranging from search and rescue

Boeing completes F/A-18E/F, EA-18G multi-year procurement II deliveries

February 22, 2012

Boeing has completed delivery of 257 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighters and EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft to the U.S. Navy. Each aircraft was delivered ahead of schedule and within the contract budget. The aircraft were delivered to the Navy from 2007 through 2011 under a multi-year procurement (MYP) contract awarded to Boeing on Dec.

New multi-year supplier agreement for Kellstrom defense

February 21, 2012

Kellstrom Industries’ defense division has signed a new three year C-130 Preferred Supplier Agreement (PSA) with Marshall Aerospace. This agreement, which also includes two additional one year options, is a continuation from the previous six year agreement, which expires in April 2012. The new agreement covers the inventory management, provisioning, sourcing, and supply of parts for the

Bell Helicopter receives contract to refurbish Royal Thai Army 212 series helicopters

February 14, 2012

Bell Helicopter received a contract to modify and refurbish eight Royal Thai Army Bell 212 helicopters. Bell Helicopter Asia will work with Bell Helicopter’s independent representative Royal Airport Services on this in-country program.

Northrop Grumman to perform repairs for U.S. Navy's SH-60 and EA-6B Aircraft

February 8, 2012

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) to repair avionics equipment on the SH-60 Seahawk helicopter and the EA-6B Prowler jet. Under a five-year, fixed-price contract valued at nearly $19m with NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Northrop Grumman will repair the ASN-150 and ASN-123 tactical navigation/tactical data systems, including

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