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Marines Seek Contractor to Help Maintain Attack Aircraft
The Marine Attack Training Squadron plans to issue a solicitation for an upcoming contract for organizational-level maintenance support work on the AV-8B Harrier strike aircraft. Interested firms can view the request for proposals on the FedBizOpps website by Jan. 22., the U.S. Marine Corps said Thursday. The government will evaluate offers using a “best value” procurement method. […] More
Lockheed Martin to Continue Production of U.S. Navy Laser-Guided Training Rounds
Lockheed Martin was awarded a $23.1 million contract from the U.S. Navy for follow-on production of laser-guided training rounds. The company said Tuesday the award exercises the first option of its 2017 contract to provide Enhanced Laser Guided Training Rounds for the service branch’s Paveway II weapons exercises. The new award extends work for the […] More
General Dynamics to Repair, Replace Navy Aircraft Computer Systems
A business unit of General Dynamics has secured a potential 10-year, $36.3 million contract to repair or replace mission systems installed on multiple U.S. Navy aircraft platforms. General Dynamics Mission Systems will also provide program support for Advanced Mission Computer systems onboard F/A-18 E/F, EA 18G and AV-8B, the Defense Department said Friday. The performance-based logistics contract […] More
Boeing Completes KC-46 Tanker Flight Test for FAA Supplemental Type Certificate
Boeing has completed the flight tests of its KC-46 aircraft for a Federal Aviation Administration certificate after a refueling and communications exercise with a C-17 Globemaster III. The company said Thursday it will submit the flight test data and results for the FAA’s review for the award of the Supplemental Type Certificate. The STC tests for […] More
Boeing Conducts Initial Flight Test on Air Force KC-46A Tanker
Boeing has subjected an aerial refueling aircraft under primary in-flight tests in preparation for its scheduled delivery to the U.S. Air Force in 2018. The company said Tuesday its first operational KC-46A tanker completed its initial flight and airborne tests over 210 minutes at a maximum altitude of 39,000 feet. Tests included engine, flight control and environmental systems operational checks […] More
Boeing, Air Force Conduct Airborne Refueling Exercise Between 2 KC-46A Tankers
A testing team comprised of Boeing and the U.S. Air Force has completed a refueling exercise between two KC-46A Pegasus tankers during a four-hour flight that saw a total of 38,100 pounds of fuel exchanged. The company said Wednesday the aircraft took off and landed at Boeing Field in Seattle for the exercise, which moves the program […] More
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Boeing to Integrate ViaSat Tactical Comms Terminals on Marines’ AV-8B Attack Aircraft
Boeing has awarded ViaSat a potential $20 million contract to manufacture small tactical terminals for integration onto AV-8B Harrier attack planes for the U.S. Marine Corps and international defense customers. ViaSat said Monday its KOR-24A STT units will work to help Harrier pilots communicate with other U.S. and allied airmen or ground forces via the Link 16 and Soldier Radio Waveform networks. “This order from Boeing […] More
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Boeing Adds KC-46A Aircraft to Tanker Test Program, Jeanette Croppi Comments
Boeing has added a sixth aircraft to its tanker test program to help expand the company’s capacity to conduct ground and flight-test activities. The company said Tuesday that it conducted test activities on the new KC-46A multi-role tanker to evaluate the aircraft’s capacity to operate through radar- and radio tower-produced electromagnetic fields. “Adding another tanker will help […] More
Air National Guard Tests Lockheed-Built Laser Guided Training Rounds With F-16 Aircraft
A U.S. Air National Guard unit has discharged eight laser-guided bomb training units built by Lockheed Martin from a fighter aircraft during flight tests conducted at the Barry M. Goldwater Ranges near Gila Bend in Arizona. The ANG unit evaluated the Enhanced Laser Guided Training Rounds on the F-16C/D Block 40/42 aircraft and the ELGTR assessments indicated an accuracy of within 9.8 feet, Lockheed said […] More
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Air Force Puts Boeing KC-46A Through 1st Refueling Flight Test
The U.S. Air Force and Boeing on Sunday demonstrated a company-built KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft during an initial refueling test with an F-16 jet. Crews launched the KC-46A at Boeing Field airport in Seattle and worked to offload up to 1,600 pounds of fuel into the F-16 as both planes flew around 20,000 feet over Washington state, Boeing […] More