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Military

Boeing Completes First AH-64D Test Flights

Boeing's AH-64D Apache Block III program has completed the first flight of its structures test aircraft. The test, conducted Nov. 23 in Mesa, Ariz., demonstrated flight characteristics and handling maneuvers, Boeing said.…

ATM Modernization

FAA Soliciting NextGen Bids

FAA said Friday it is soliciting bids from companies for NextGen-related work contracts with an approximate combined value of $7 billion, the largest award in the agency’s history. Under the umbrella awards,…

Commercial

Cobham Establishes Indian Subsidiary

Cobham is expanding its presence in Indian, establishing a wholly owned subsidiary, Cobham India Private Limited. With offices in New Delhi and Bangalore, Cobham India Private Limited will open during the first quarter of…

Business & GA

Gulfstream G650 Passes First Flight Tests

Gulfstream's ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G650 has successfully completed its first series of flight tests, according to the company. The 1-hour and 45-minute flight tested the aircraft's handling qualities, engine operability and flap operation. Additionally, the crew…

Commercial

Panasonic Extends Pact with Asiana Airlines

Asiana Airlines will equip two Airbus A321s with an in-flight entertainment system from Panasonic Avionics Corp., of Lake Forest, Calif. The eFX system includes 10.6-inch Smart Monitors in Business Class and a 9-inch…

Military

EA-18G Growler to Begin Full Rate Production

Boeing's EA-18G Growler was approved to advance into Full Rate Production (FRP), allowing the St. Louis-based program to begin manufacturing about 20 aircraft per year. The EA-18G achieved Initial Operational Capability as…

Military

Northrop Grumman Awarded Navy Contract

Northrop Grumman was awarded a $12 million contract from the U.S. Navy for component parts for the Navy's large aircraft infrared counter measure systems, AN/AAQ-24 (V) 25 supporting H-46 and H-53 helicopters.…

Military

Boeing Wins B-1 Software Contract

Boeing received a $23 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for Phase 2 of the B-1 Laptop Controlled Targeting Pod software upgrade. The upgrade will add additional capability to the B-1…