Aerospace, Aviation and Space News » Defense PR

Airbus Breaks Boeing Hold on AA; Wins 625 Orders and Options to 300

Defense Aerospace - Press releases — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:58:38 +0000

AMR announced landmark agreements with Airbus and Boeing that will allow it to replace and transform American’s narrow-body fleet over five years and solidify its fleet plan into the next decade. These new aircraft will allow American to reduce its operating and fuel costs and deliver state-of-the-...

[ This news article was originally published on Defense Aerospace - Press releases. To read the original version of this article in full Click Here. ]

France Picks Dassault to Develop Interim UAV

Defense Aerospace - Press releases — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:57:24 +0000

During the July 20 meeting of the Ministerial Investment Committee, Gerard Longuet, Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, decided to open negotiations with Dassault Aviation for the delivery of a new MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) UAV to the French military in 2014. This acquisition will...

[ This news article was originally published on Defense Aerospace - Press releases. To read the original version of this article in full Click Here. ]

Airbus, Boeing Detail American Airlines Orders

Defense Aerospace - Press releases — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:55:42 +0000

Airbus and American Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMR Corporation, have signed a firm contract for American to acquire 260 modern, fuel-efficient Airbus A320 Family aircraft. The contract calls for flexibility for the airline to take delivery of A319s, A320s and A321s, with 130 featuring Ai...

[ This news article was originally published on Defense Aerospace - Press releases. To read the original version of this article in full Click Here. ]

Australia to Review Troubled Submarine Fleet

Defense Aerospace - Press releases — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:53:23 +0000

Defence Minister Stephen Smith has admitted there are "long-term difficulties" with the trouble-plagued Collins class submarine fleet. He has announced a review of the $6 billion six-boat fleet in the face of reports that they spend most of their time under repair and sometimes only one has been ...

[ This news article was originally published on Defense Aerospace - Press releases. To read the original version of this article in full Click Here. ]

RAF Details Typhoon Operations in Libya

Defense Aerospace - Press releases — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:51:49 +0000

At the 2011 Royal International Air Tattoo, in Fairford, UK, the Royal Air Force held a media briefing on operations in Libya. Some of the key points from the briefing have been summarised below: “I’ve now completed 30 sorties in support of United Nations [Security Council Resolution] 1973, with...

[ This news article was originally published on Defense Aerospace - Press releases. To read the original version of this article in full Click Here. ]

Lockheed Delivers Second F-35 Production Jet In A Week

Defense Aerospace - Press releases — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:51:12 +0000

FORT WORTH, Texas --- It was wheels up Wednesday morning for Lockheed Martin’s second F-35A Lightning II production jet delivery in a week. Maj. Joseph T. “OD” Bachmann (Marine Corps) piloted the aircraft, known as AF-8, to Eglin Air Force Base where it arrived at 11:50 a.m. CDT. AF-8 joins AF-9...

[ This news article was originally published on Defense Aerospace - Press releases. To read the original version of this article in full Click Here. ]

US Army Introduces New Mortar System

Defense Aerospace - Press releases — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:50:17 +0000

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. --- Mortar crews have started receiving new lightweight 60mm mortar systems that are approximately 20 percent lighter than previous versions. The Program Executive Office for Ammunition fielded the Army’s first M224A1 60mm Lightweight Company Mortar Systems to 1st Special ...

[ This news article was originally published on Defense Aerospace - Press releases. To read the original version of this article in full Click Here. ]

UK Defence Lab Showcases Future Equipment

Defense Aerospace - Press releases — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:49:37 +0000

Scientists from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), together with industry and academia, have put on show equipment which could one day be deployed to front line troops. The exhibition took place last week at Defence Equipment and Support's (DE&S's) headquarters at Abbey Wood in...

[ This news article was originally published on Defense Aerospace - Press releases. To read the original version of this article in full Click Here. ]

Sagem Touts Rafale/AASM ‘Dynamic Duo’

Defense Aerospace - Press releases — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:49:02 +0000

As we have seen throughout recorded history, each new conflict seems to bring its own share of innovations. Recently, for example, the air strikes over Libya – Operation Harmattan for France, and Operation Unified Protector for NATO in the framework of the UN resolution 1973 – have spotlighted the u...

[ This news article was originally published on Defense Aerospace - Press releases. To read the original version of this article in full Click Here. ]

Kiowa Upgrade More Sensible Than New Helo

Defense Aerospace - Press releases — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:48:25 +0000

The U.S. Army has been seeking a successor to the OH-58 Kiowa reconnaissance helicopter for over a decade, and it has been a frustrating experience. The first attempt, called the RAH-66 Comanche, was canceled after it ran up $7 billion in development bills on a design that was too costly and complic...

[ This news article was originally published on Defense Aerospace - Press releases. To read the original version of this article in full Click Here. ]