Rockwell Collins and affiliated firms to Embraer’s defense and security business have agreed to partner to evaluate and explore business opportunities in defense technology platforms. Rockwell Collins signed the cooperation agreement Tuesday with Embraer’s Savis and Bradar subsidiaries at LAAD Defense & Security expo in Brazil, Embraer said Tuesday. Bradar and Savis will work to integrate a […] More

Saab and Embraer have introduced a new hub for technology development in Brazil with domestic partner industries and institutions that include AEL Sistemas, Atech, Akaer and the country’s air force. Embraer said Tuesday the Gripen Design and Development Network in Sao Paulo will cover the development environment and simulators necessary to perform fighter development work as […] More

The U.S. Air Force wants to test four aircraft platforms from Textron, Embraer and Leonardo-Finmeccanica in an effort to augment the service branch’s fleet of A-10 Warthogs, The Witchita Eagle reported Wednesday. Jerry Siebenmark writes the Air Force Strategic Development Planning and Experimentation office looks to conduct a 135-day test of Textron’s Scorpion jet and AT-6 Wolverine as […] More

Boeing has signed an collaborative agreement with Embraer to jointly market and discover new business opportunities for the Embraer KC-390 transport and aerial refueling aircraft, plus sustainment and support services. Embraer will supply the aircraft while Boeing will take charge of in-service support under the agreement, Boeing said Monday. Jackson Schneider, Embraer’s defense and security president and CEO, […] More

Embraer has chosen Rockwell Collins to manufacture cargo handling and aerial delivery control systems for integration into Embraer-built KC-390 airlifters for the Brazilian military. Rockwell Collins said Wednesday its CHADCS works to help military organizations monitor, hold and manage air drops of personnel, vehicles and cargo. The digital control technology comprises a loadmaster station, activate and release […] More

Boeing has expanded a partnership with Embraer to test new aircraft technologies designed to help minimize the environmental impact of aviation. The U.S. aerospace firm said Tuesday it has tried more than 50 green platforms on 737, 787 and 757 commercial airplanes through the company’s ecoDemonstrator Program. Boeing and Embraer plan to conduct environmental flight […] More

Boeing Co. and Embraer S.A. have signed a memorandum of understanding to perform biofuel research for Brazil’s aviation industry. The companies will open and fund a research center where Boeing and Embraer will work with Brazilian universities and organizations to identify gaps in the aviation biofuel supply of the country, Boeing said Monday. Julie Felgar, […] More

Executive Mosaic is honored to introduce Stevan Slijepcevic, president and CEO of Cubic, as an inductee into the 2022 Wash100 for his leadership and driving company growth initiatives as well as supporting Cubic’s customer missions. Executive Mosaic recognizes Slijepcevic as a first-time Wash100 winner. Visit Wash100.com to cast a vote for Stevan Slijepcevic as one […] More

Stevan Slijepcevic, a more than 25-year veteran of Honeywell, has succeeded Brad Feldmann as president and CEO of Cubic. Slijepcevic said in a statement Wednesday he will lead Cubic alongside three-decade government contracting executive Mac Curtis, who will take over Feldmann’s duties as board chairman, to drive its next phase of growth as a private […] More

Sierra Nevada Corp. is slated to deliver an A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command in support of combat aviation adviser missions.

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The U.S. Special Operations Command has launched a new program aimed at providing manned light-attack aircraft to special operations forces, FlightGlobal magazine reported Thursday.

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AAR has launched initiatives to help address a demand for workers skilled in aircraft maintenance, repair and operations through the company's Eagle Pathways program, Forbes reported Wednesday.

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