Pratt & Whitney has delivered the first F135 engine for low rate initial production (LRIP) 3 to the U.S. Government for the F-35 Lightning II program. F135 engines in LRIP 3 meet established affordability targets and include engine modifications and improvements based on findings from the F-35 flight test program. As part of LRIP 3,
Embraer Defense and Security has selected Rockwell Collins to provide its Pro Line Fusion flight deck for the KC-390 tanker/transport aircraft. The Brazilian Air Force has committed to purchasing 28 KC-390 aircraft. The KC-390 avionics system features key technology advancements and smart integration that provide flexibility and growth to meet future challenges. An empowering human
Embraer Defense and Security has selected Rockwell Collins to provide its Pro Line Fusion flight deck for the KC-390 tanker/transport aircraft. The Brazilian Air Force has committed to purchasing 28 KC-390 aircraft. The KC-390 avionics system features key technology advancements and smart integration that provide flexibility and growth to meet future challenges. An empowering human
EPI Europrop International GmbH (EPI) has finalised an amendment to the agreement with its customer Airbus Military SL for the TP400 engine, which powers the A400M military transport aircraft. The agreement also settles all outstanding issues between the two companies. Commenting on the conclusion of the deal Simon Henley, President of Europrop International, said: "This
EPI Europrop International GmbH (EPI) has finalised an amendment to the agreement with its customer Airbus Military SL for the TP400 engine, which powers the A400M military transport aircraft. The agreement also settles all outstanding issues between the two companies. Commenting on the conclusion of the deal Simon Henley, President of Europrop International, said:
On April 26th Boeing broke ground on a new facility it will lease in Oklahoma City. The six-story, 320,000-square-foot building will be home to the Boeing B-1 bomber program and C-130 Avionics Modernization Program, which are transitioning to Oklahoma. "Today’s groundbreaking was born out of our need to be competitive, to affordably deliver these programs
On April 26th Boeing broke ground on a new facility it will lease in Oklahoma City. The six-story, 320,000-square-foot building will be home to the Boeing B-1 bomber program and C-130 Avionics Modernization Program, which are transitioning to Oklahoma. "Today’s groundbreaking was born out of our need to be competitive, to affordably deliver these programs
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced that the Defense Industry Executive Committee (DIEC) has selected Sikorsky for a contract involving 109 derivative BLACK HAWK helicopters for multi-mission use by the Turkish Government. Sikorsky will finalize contract details with the Undersecretariat for Defense Industry (known in Turkey as SSM) and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). The aircraft will be
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced that the Defense Industry Executive Committee (DIEC) has selected Sikorsky for a contract involving 109 derivative BLACK HAWK helicopters for multi-mission use by the Turkish Government. Sikorsky will finalize contract details with the Undersecretariat for Defense Industry (known in Turkey as SSM) and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). The aircraft will be
Pilatus Aircraft released that the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) selected the PC-7 MkII turboprop trainer aircraft to replace their Pilatus PC-7 fleet which has been in service since 1990. The contract value is approximately 40 million Swiss Francs to procure a fleet of 5 PC-7 MkII turboprop trainer aircraft, with ground based training system including
