The U.S. Air Force has awarded Rockwell Collins a contract to provide systems integration and avionics for the KC-10 Communication, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) Cockpit Modernization Program. The contract, valued at more than $160 million over the life of the program, calls for Rockwell Collins to provide the flight management system, displays, data link
Embraer Defense and Security has selected the V2500-E5 engine, manufactured by International Aero Engines AG (IAE), to equip the KC-390 military transport jet. The first deliveries of the V2500-E5 engines for the KC-390 prototypes are scheduled for 2013, and the flight tests for 2014. The aircraft should go into service in 2015.
Following customers in Japan, Norway and Germany, the Bangladesh Navy has purchased two modern Do 228NG (New Generation) turboprop aircraft from RUAG Aviation. The aircraft will be used for maritime air patrol and rescue mission along the countries’ coastline. The two Do 228NGs are the first fixed wing aircraft to be purchased by the Bangladesh
The first Lockheed Martin production model F-35 Lightning II to be assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing arrived at Eglin AFB on July 14th, after its more than 90-minute ferry flight from Fort Worth, Texas. The aircraft, known as AF-9, will be used for activities in concert with training F-35 pilots and maintainers who begin coursework
Boeing has been awarded a $99.5 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to integrate three major modifications on the B-1 Lancer bomber fleet. This contract is for the first lot of modification kits of a planned multi-lot production contract to upgrade the service’s B-1s. The upgrades include delivery of kits with parts for the
AAR has been awarded a task order from the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) to provide airlift support for U.S. Department of Defense operations in Afghanistan. The task order has an initial base period that runs through May 31, 2012 and three one-year renewal options with an estimated total value of $240 million. The task order calls
Embraer Defense and Security has selected Messier-Bugatti-Dowty to supply the wheels, brakes, landing gear extension and retraction system, and nose wheel steering manifold for the KC-390 military transport aircraft. “The choice of Messier-Bugatti-Dowty will provide the necessary toughness to meet the demanding requirements of the KC-390 applications,” said Eduardo Bonini Santos Pinto, Sr. Vice President Operations and
Eurocopter received a letter of intent from Aerotree Defence & Services Sdn Bhd for the supply of three EC135s in a training and light utility role for its business expansion in Malaysia and the region – with options to purchase more of these light, multipurpose twin-engine helicopters.
Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) signed a teaming agreement at the Paris Show with Rheinmetall Defence Electronics to provide long-term training and logistics support to the German armed forces should the Government of Germany select the MH148 CYCLONE multi-mission helicopter for its naval rotorcraft needs. SAS is the aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. SAS and Rheinmetall, the
The Commonwealth of Australia has selected the U.S. Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopter powered by T700-401C engines (1,800 shaft-horsepower class) to fulfill the Australian Defense Force’s requirement for 24 new generation multi-role naval aircraft. Value of the deal, including engines, spares and the Total Logistics Support package, is approximately $100 million. Engine deliveries are expected to start
