Rolls-Royce awarded $75M contract for V-22 Osprey engine support
Source: Rolls-Royce, 10 Mar, 10
Indianapolis, IN — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been awarded a $75 million MissionCare™ contract by the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). Under the eleven-month contract, which includes four option years, logistics support will be provided for the Rolls-Royce AE 1107C-Liberty engines that power the U.S. Marine Corps’ MV-22 Osprey and U.S. [...]
Elbit wins Boeing Excellence Award for Apache Integrated Helmet and Display Sight System
Source: Elbit Systems, 3 Mar, 10
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, March 3, 2010 – Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) has been awarded the Silver Level of recognition by The Boeing Company for superior performance in 2009.
Elbit Systems of America, Service and Support Solutions’ (International Enterprises, Inc.) repair facility in Warner Robins, Georgia [...]
Technology gives Apache Block III more capability
Source: US Army, 2 Mar, 10
The U.S. Army is leveraging cutting-edge technologies from its Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) to give the Block III Apache aircraft increased power, lift, maneuverability and hard-landing ability, service officials said.
The Army S & T community, a subset of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (ASA ALT), has been [...]
Adelaide company Mincham Aviation wins first contract for Chinook parts
2 Mar, 10
SOUTH Australia-based Mincham Aviation has won a key contract to supply parts for international defence giant Boeing’s globally-used helicopters, the CH-47 Chinooks.
Boeing offers to assemble Chinooks in Britain
Source: Financial Times, 2 Mar, 10
Boeing makes Chinooks in Philadelphia and is due to deliver 10 of the 22 new ones direct from the US during the course of 2012 and 2013. It has now offered to shift final assembly for half the order to Britain.
Boeing Signs Au$44M Contract Expansion for Australian Army Rotary Wing Support
Source: Boeing, 27 Feb, 10
Boeing [NYSE: BA] has signed an AU$44 million change proposal with the Commonwealth of Australia to increase the scope of the Army Aviation Training and Training Support (AATTS) contract.
Awarded the contract in 2007, Boeing subsidiary Boeing Defence Australia has been supporting the Australian Army’s Black Hawk and Kiowa helicopters with pilot, aircrew and technician training, [...]
Australian Government confirms funding for seven CH-47F Chinooks
Source: Australian Government, 25 Feb, 10
The Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, today announced that the Government has given second pass approval to a major project to acquire seven CH‑47F Chinook helicopters for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) at a cost of around $755 million.
“The Government has now approved the details of this procurement, announced in last year’s White Paper, [...]
Lockheed Martin Awarded Apache M-TADS/PNVS Performance Based Logistics Follow-On Contract
Source: Lockheed Martin, 24 Feb, 10
The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] a follow-on Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract to support the Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (TADS/PNVS) and Modernized TADS/PNVS (M-TADS/PNVS) systems on the AH-64 Apache helicopter. The contract has a potential value of $90 million for 2010.
This is the third option for the original PBL [...]
Longbow LLC Awarded $86M to Support and Sustain UK Apaches
Source: Lockheed Martin, 24 Feb, 10
The LONGBOW Limited Liability Company, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) and Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC), was recently awarded an $86 million contract from AgustaWestland to support LONGBOW FCR systems on the United Kingdom Apache AH Mk-1 aircraft.
“The LONGBOW FCR is an essential element of U.K. Apache operations in Afghanistan,” said Jerry Garman, LONGBOW LLC [...]
Vector Aerospace receives Gold Boeing Performance Excellence Award
Source: Vector Aerospace, 23 Feb, 10
Vector Aerospace Component Services – UK (Vector – www.vectoraerospace.com ), one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services today announced that it has received a 2009 Boeing Performance Excellence Award. The Boeing Company issues the award annually to recognise suppliers who have achieved superior performance. [...]
Boeing to Emphasize “Adaptability in a Changing Strategic Environment” at AUSA Winter Symposium & Expo
Source: Boeing, 22 Feb, 10
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] will showcase a wide array of ground, aviation, support and technology solutions for the U.S. Army at the Association of the United States Army Winter Symposium & Exposition. Army modernization initiatives, unmanned systems, rotorcraft platforms, network-centric technologies and logistics-support programs will be highlighted at the company’s exhibit and in discussions [...]
PR games after MV-22 Osprey starts (another) grassfire…
Source: Next Navy, 22 Feb, 10
This week, an MV-22 Osprey released flares and, for the second time, started forest fire out on the East Coast.
UK military in fresh talks with Boeing and AgustaWestland over Chinook order
Source: This is the West Country, 17 Feb, 10
MP David Laws today welcomed a commitment from Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth to look at the potential for AgustaWestland to work with Boeing on the new order for 22 Chinook helicopters.
SAIC Awarded $12M Order to Develop US Army Aviation Crew Member Simulators
Source: SAIC, 12 Feb, 10
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (SAI 18.66, +0.10, +0.54%) today announced that it was awarded a delivery order by the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) to develop the first integrated crew member simulators for CH-47 and UH-60 helicopters under the Non-rated Crew Member Manned Module (NCM3) program. [...]
Goodrich Delivers 500th Laser Detecting System for U.S. Army Helicopters
Source: Goodrich, 4 Feb, 10
Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) has delivered its 500th AN/AVR-2B (V) laser detecting system to the U.S. Army. The delivery milestone was reached ahead of schedule, with a perfect track record of on-time delivery with zero quality defects. Goodrich’s ISR Systems team inDanbury, Conn. supplies the systems.
The AN/AVR-2B(V) system is installed on U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk and [...]
Iran boasts of new Apache-killer weapon
Source: Defence Talk, 3 Feb, 10
Iran has developed a new weapon to shoot down U.S. Apache attack helicopters, the Iranian Fars news agency has reported.
Boeing Helicopter Support Program to Provide Lift for Canadian Industry
30 Jan, 10
At a supplier conference in Ottawa, Boeing [NYSE: BA] outlined its proposed subcontracting plan for in-service support (ISS) of 15 Boeing CH-47 Chinook Medium-to-Heavy Lift Helicopters (MHLH), designated CH-147 for the Canadian Forces.
Through the performance-based ISS program for the CH-147 fleet, Boeing could provide industry benefits of approximately $2 billion over 20 years. The program [...]
Boeing Delivered Record Number of Apache Longbow Crew Trainers in 2009
Source: Boeing, 29 Jan, 10
Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered a record five Apache Longbow Crew Trainers (LCTs) in 2009 — more than in any previous year — and all five have been declared “ready for training.”
The U.S. Army accepted two LCT deliveries at Fort Hood, Texas; one in Illesheim, Germany; and one at Fort Drum, N.Y. The Egyptian Air Force [...]
Royal Netherlands Air Force Selects AAI’s Advanced Boresight Equipment for Apache and Chinook
Source: AAI, 22 Jan, 10
AAI Corporation, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today that the Royal Netherlands Air Force has selected its Advanced Boresight Equipment (ABE®) for aircraft harmonization on the AH-64D Apache Longbow® and CH-47F Chinook®helicopters.
ABE is a gyro-stabilized, electro-optical angular measurement system designed to align aircraft subsystems. Under these new awards valued at [...]
UK confirms plan to deploy ‘new’ Chinooks to Afghanistan
Source: Flightglobal, 16 Jan, 10
The UK Royal Air Force has begun flying its first two of eight Boeing CH-47 Chinook HC3 transport helicopters, and says the type “will gradually join the routine rotation of aircraft through operational deployment in Afghanistan”
Fuji Heavy Industries to sue Japanese military over cancelled helicopters
Source: Trading Markets, 15 Jan, 10
The decision will be made official by the company’s board in mid-January.
New Chinooks delivered after software problems led to 8 years storage
Source: BBC, 14 Jan, 10
The first of the Chinook Mk 3 helicopters bound for Afghanistan have arrived at a military base in Hampshire after an eight-year delay.
Boeing Awards AH-64D Apache Block III Work to Science Engineering Services in Huntsville
Source: Boeing, 14 Jan, 10
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has selected Science Engineering Services Inc. (SES) to perform disassembly, inspection and repair on AH-64D Apache helicopters in preparation for their upgrade to the Block III configuration. The program will create approximately 70 new positions for aviation and avionics mechanics, structural installers, and aviation quality inspectors within SES.
“Boeing is pleased [...]
Further, faster, stronger – V-22 enhances battlefield capabilities
Source: USMC, 12 Jan, 10
The 40-year legacy of the CH-46 “Sea Knight” is built on stories of valor and heroism from Marines in combat missions around the world, but that era is coming to a close as the Marine Corps replaces the Sea Knight with it’s newest bird of prey, the MV-22 “Osprey.”
In 2006, the Marine Corps became the [...]
Boeing Team Delivers 2 Osprey Trainers to US Marine Corps
Source: Bell-Boeing, 11 Jan, 10
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 11, 2010 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and partner Bell Helicopter delivered two MV-22 Osprey Containerized Flight Training Devices (CFTD) to the U.S. Marines at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar in California in the last quarter of 2009.
“Before the deliveries to Miramar, Marines would have to spend months at a time in [...]
Boeing CH-47F Chinook Helicopter Fielded by fifth US Army Unit
Source: Boeing, 5 Jan, 10
Boeing announced that a fifth U.S. Army unit has fielded the CH-47F Chinook helicopter. The 6th Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, based at Fort Campbell, Ky., completed all required training and officially assumed operation of 12 CH-47F Chinooks on Dec. 8.
“I am proud of B Company for completing the CH-47F New Equipment Fielding and Training [...]
BAE Systems Equips US Army Helicopters with Infrared Countermeasures
Source: BAE Systems, 24 Dec, 09
BAE Systems has successfully installed the Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures (ATIRCM) system on U.S. Army CH-47D Chinook aircraft.
Boeing Delivers first Mk3 Chinook to UK Royal Air Force
Source: Boeing, 21 Dec, 09
Boeing have confirmed the Nov. 30 delivery of the first converted Chinook Mk3 helicopter to the Royal Air Force
Newest MV-22 trainer delivered to US Marine Corps
Source: US Navy, 18 Dec, 09
The newest MV-22 Osprey flight trainer was delivered to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. Nov.16. The fully self-contained, $8.6 million containerized flight training device (CFTD) is the second of four MV-22 trainers for fleet use at MCAS Miramar, Calif.
New Canadian Chinook Helicopters Will Be Based in Petawawa
Source: Canadian Dept of National Defence, 18 Dec, 09
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, announced that Canada’s new fleet of 15 F-model Chinook helicopters will be based at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, Ontario.
UK Defence Budget reprioritised to find money to buy 22 Chinooks for Afghanistan ops
Source: RAF, 17 Dec, 09
The Ministry of Defence will give a major boost to the military helicopter fleet with 22 new Chinook helicopters, the Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth announced today.
Schiebel and Boeing demo Camcopter for psychological operations role
Source: Scheibel, 17 Dec, 09
Schiebel recently conducted, in cooperation with Boeing, a demonstration for the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, integrating the CAMCOPTER® S-100 and ground unmanned systems for psychological operation missions in-theatre.
Turkey requests 12 CH-47F Chinooks
Source: DSCA, 10 Dec, 09
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress December 7 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Turkey of 14 CH-47F CHINOOK Helicopters, as well as associated parts, equipment, training and logistical support for a complete package worth approximately $1.2 billion.
Multi National Force – West sees the last of the CH-47 Chinook
Source: US Marine Corps, 9 Dec, 09
The soldiers with Company B, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, took their last flight from Al Asad, Dec. 1, 2009. The eight Chinooks have moved to Talil, Iraq, in support of operations for Multi-National Division – South, where Company B, 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, will put the aircraft to use.
V-22 makes combat debut in Afghanistan
Source: Start Telegram, 8 Dec, 09
The Marines are hoping to resuscitate the image of the MV-22 Osprey in Afghanistan, where the aircraft made its debut into major combat last Friday.
United Arab Emirates requests 16 CH-47F helicopters, spares etc
Source: DSCA, 8 Dec, 09
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates of 16 Chinook helicopters, and communication equipment, as well as associated parts, equipment, training and logistical support for a complete package worth approximately $2.0 billion.
Boeing AH-64D Apache Block III Structures Test Aircraft Makes 1st Flight
Source: Boeing, 7 Dec, 09
The Boeing AH-64D Apache Block III program has completed the first flight of its structures test aircraft. The test, conducted Nov. 23 in Mesa, demonstrated flight characteristics and handling maneuvers
UK Government considers ordering 30 Chinooks to deploy in Afghanistan
Source: Telegraph, 1 Dec, 09
t is hoped to build up the Chinook fleet from the current 38 to about 70 allowing the possibility of almost doubling the numbers of aircraft currently in Afghanistan to 20.
Israel drops interest in V-22, eyes CH-53K evaluation
Source: Flight Global, 16 Nov, 09
The Israeli air force has abandoned its evaluation of the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey and is instead showing interest in the capabilities of Sikorsky’s developmental CH-53K.
UAW union negotiates $3500 bonus for Boeing Philadelphia workers
Source: UAW Local 1069, 6 Nov, 09
Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Company has notified the Union that your newly negotiated bonus checks in the amount of $3500.00 will be included in your November 5th, 2009 paycheck.
Boeing to Upgrade CV-22 Trainer With Virtual Reality Enhancements
Source: Boeing, 2 Nov, 09
Boeing and Bell have received a contract from the U.S. Navy to upgrade the CV-22 Cabin Part Task Trainer with modifications including an Aircrew Flight Simulation that deploys a fused reality system that fuses video images with virtual reality. The upgrade will be delivered to Air Force Special Operations Command, 58th Training Squadron at Kirtland [...]
Soldier deploys to Iraq to help field laser defense system for Chinook helicopters
Source: US Army, 29 Oct, 09
Laser technology is taking Chief Warrant Officer Cary Nadeau to Iraq for his fourth deployment in support of overseas contingency operations. It’s a deployment that will give Nadeau the opportunity to show the Army’s Chinook pilots the benefits of new technology tested by the Redstone Test Center.
L-3 Wescam to Supply Boeing with Imaging Sensors for Canadian Forces Helicopter Program
Source: RotorNews, 28 Oct, 09
The MX-15 EO/IR imaging turrets will be delivered to Boeing between the years 2011-2014, and will be installed on the Canadian Forces’ newly acquired Chinook Helicopters.
Boeing Submits Proposals to India for Apache and Chinook Helicopters
Source: Boeing, 26 Oct, 09
“Boeing believes the Apache and Chinook helicopters are the most capable and cost-effective rotorcraft to meet India’s defense and transport requirements,” said Vivek Lall, vice president and India country head for Boeing Integrated Defense Systems.
Boeing Delivers Two Apache Longbow Crew Trainers to US Army
Source: Boeing, 26 Oct, 09
Boeing delivered two new Apache Longbow Crew Trainers (LCT) to the U.S. Army at Fort Hood, Texas, and the Army declared the helicopter simulators “ready for training” on Sept. 4. These LCTs reflect the Apache Extended Block II configuration, ensuring concurrency with the latest AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter capabilities.
Morocco requests three CH-47D Chinooks
Source: DSCA, 26 Oct, 09
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Morocco of three CH-47D CHINOOK Helicopters and associated parts, equipment and logistical support for an estimated cost of $134 million
Boeing Completes Dutch Apache Industrial Cooperation Program
Source: Boeing, 26 Oct, 09
Boeing has successfully completed its industrial cooperation program for the AH-64D Apache Armed Helicopter Program for the Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs. This achievement, reached one year ahead of schedule and exceeding the reinvestment obligation, demonstrates the company’s continued success in meeting its industrial cooperation commitments.
MI-26 Recovers Dutch Chinook Helicopter in Afghanistan
Source: Defense Aerospace, 16 Oct, 09
The Netherlands hired an MI-26 Halo helicopter in Afghanistan today to recover a CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter.
Boeing A160T Unmanned Helicopter Flies With Foliage-Penetrating Radar in DARPA Tests
Source: Boeing, 15 Oct, 09
The Boeing A160T Hummingbird unmanned helicopter successfully completed 20 test flights from Aug. 31 to Oct. 8 with the Foliage Penetration Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Tracking and Engagement Radar (FORESTER). The tests, conducted at Fort Stewart, Ga., validated the radar-carrying A160T’s flight characteristics with more than 50 hours of flying time.
Boeing acquries second Unison bending machine for Chinook and Osprey production
Source: Unison, 14 Oct, 09
It was installed at Boeing Integrated Defense Systems’ rotorcraft manufacturing facility in Ridley Park on the outskirts of Philadelphia, to be used to fabricate hydraulic and fuel line components for CH/MH-47 Chinook helicopters, as well as for the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft.
Boeing Wideband Networking Waveform, Apache Demonstrate Future Force Interoperability
Source: Rotorhub, 11 Oct, 09
Two Boeing programs, the Wideband Networking Waveform (WNW) and the AH-64 Apache, participated in a successful integrated capabilities event this summer at the U.S. Army’s C4ISR On-The-Move (OTM) Event 09 at Fort Dix, N.J.
Boeing AH-6i Light Attack/Reconnaissance Helicopter Makes 1st Flight
Source: Boeing, 9 Oct, 09
Boeing recently announced that the AH-6i light attack/reconnaissance helicopter successfully completed its first flight on Sept. 16, seven months after the company started work on the prototype aircraft. During the 36-minute flight at the Boeing Rotorcraft Systems facility in Mesa, Ariz., the helicopter demonstrated its flight characteristics and several handling maneuvers.
Longbow Fire Control Radar Block III Passes Testing Milestone
Source: Northrop Grumman, 6 Oct, 09
The new LONGBOW Fire Control Radar Block III system hardware and operational software successfully completed the first half of initial flight tests on an AH-64D Apache attack helicopter. The U.S. Army conducted the tests at the Yuma Proving Grounds in southern Arizona.
AgustaWestland Awarded Apache Integrated Operational Support Contract
Source: AgustaWestland, 6 Oct, 09
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce the award of the Apache Integrated Operational Support contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to meet the Apache Attack Helicopter Future Support Arrangements requirement. The contract valued at £439 million (€480 million), for the initial period to March 2014
Helicopter clause in Pennsylvania tax bill tied to promise of jobs
Source: Philly.com, 6 Oct, 09
Even as state officials scramble for new sources of revenue to help balance the beleaguered budget, they are coalescing behind a plan to add this item to the long list of Pennsylvania products exempted from the state sales tax: Helicopters.
ATK Awarded $25 Million Contract Option For AH-64D Ammunition
Source: ATK, 6 Oct, 09
Alliant Techsystems has been awarded a $25 million contract option to provide lightweight (LW) 30mm M789 High Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP) tactical ammunition for the AH-64D Apache attack helicopter. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center, Rock Island, Ill., awarded the contract.
Goodrich to Provide Low Cost Enhanced Digital Electronic Engine Control Unit for Black Hawk and Apache
Source: Goodrich, 6 Oct, 09
Goodrich Corporation will equip GE T700 engines powering Sikorsky H-60 Black Hawk, Jayhawk and Seahawk model helicopters for the U.S. Army, Coast Guard and Navy, as well as Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopters for the U.S. Army, with [...]
Boeing offer is “completely unacceptable”, says union
Source: UAW Local 1069, 3 Oct, 09
“The company has finally given your bargaining team their proposal. Your Union Leadership is reviewing this offer in its entirety. The offer is completely unacceptable. There are no other words or descriptions necessary. It is evident that your employer is unwilling to recognize your hard work and dedication with equity.”
UK Army Apache Helicopters Conduct Maritime Aviation Training
Source: Royal Navy, 3 Oct, 09
2 Apache helicopters from 4 Regiment Army Air Corps, based at Wattisham, have been conducting maritime aviation training in the North Sea. The aircrew, recently returned from operations in Afghanistan, were onboard HMS Ocean learning to operate their aircraft from the busy flight deck of the Royal Navy’s largest warship.
Dutch Cougar transport helicopters take over from Chinooks in Afghanistan
Source: Defpro, 1 Oct, 09
Five Cougar transport helicopters of the Dutch Armed Forces take over transportations tasks from Chinooks deployed to Afghanistan. An Antonov cargo aircraft successive brought the helicopters to Kandahar Airfield during the past weeks
Major Helicopter Purchase Lands Important Work in Canada
Source: Industry Canada, 25 Sep, 09
Mark Warawa, Member of Parliament for Langley, on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, today announced that The Boeing Company has awarded a contract to Avcorp Industries Inc. for the nose enclosure and sub-assemblies in support of 400 Boeing CH-147 Chinook helicopters, including 15 Boeing CH-147 Chinook helicopters purchased by the Government [...]
Heroux-Devtek to manufacture landing gear for Boeing’s Chinook
Source: Heroux-Devtek, 25 Sep, 09
Héroux-Devtek announced that its Landing Gear Division has signed an MOU with Boeing to manufacture the landing gear for the CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopter, including the CH-147 as it is known for the Canadian Forces.
Vector Aerospace announces new contract with Boeing
Source: Vector Aerospace, 25 Sep, 09
The work is part of the UK military’s investment in Chinook helicopters to enable them to operate more effectively in Afghanistan and bring the entire fleet to a common configuration standard.
£408M upgrade for RAF Chinooks in Afghanistan
Source: Rotorhub, 24 Sep, 09
This upgrade will include a £128m contract which will give the whole Chinook fleet a significant boost by fitting a more powerful engine, enabling the Chinooks to operate more effectively in the hot summers and high altitudes of Afghanistan.
Honeywell’s Spectra(R) Fiber Strengthens Rope Used by U.S. Military in V-22 Operations
Source: Honeywell, 24 Sep, 09
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that rope using its super-strength, lightweight Spectra(R) fiber is being used by the U.S. military in fast rope insertion operations.
Spectra fiber is a key component of Novabraid(TM) Fast Rope, a high-performance rope made by Canada-based Novatec Braids Ltd. and currently being used on [...]
21-Sep-09 Boeing AH-64 Fort Hood, US-Texas
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Contract talks begin at Boeing’s Ridley plant
Source: Boeing, 18 Sep, 09
The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, United Aerospace Workers (UAW) Local 1069 today began formal negotiations for a new contract covering the 1,789 UAW-represented employees at the Boeing Rotorcraft Systems facility near Philadelphia. Informal negotiations, including sub-committee meetings, have been ongoing since mid-August.
18-Sep-09 Boeing CH-46 Sparta, US-Tennessee
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15-Sep-09 Boeing AH-64 Upper Galilee, Israel
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Talon Laser-Guided Rocket Team Completes First Guided Test Flights
Source: Raytheon, 14 Sep, 09
Raytheon Company and Emirates Advanced Investments completed the first guided test flights of the TALON Laser-Guided Rocket. The TALON LGR rounds hit a 1.5 meter square target during both tests, exceeding accuracy requirements at ranges of 3.7 km and 5 km
Boeing to spend $130M to modernize Chinook factory
Source: Philly.com, 11 Sep, 09
Revenues for the Chicago-based company in 2008 topped $60 billion. Its global workforce is more than 150,000 people. And if you drive along I-95 in Delaware County, the Boeing Rotorcraft complex sprawls over 364 acres between the highway and the Delaware River.