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Boeing 767-2C makes first flight

Posted on December 29, 2014 by alert5

Boeing has moved another step towards delivering a new aerial refueling tanker to the U.S. Air Force. Engineering, Manufacturing and Development (EMD) aircraft #1, a provisioned 767-2C freighter, flew its first flight on Dec. 28.

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Posted in Industry, KC-X

F-35 program office says fuel overheat issue not true

Posted on December 28, 2014 by alert5

The F-35 program office and Pratt & Whitney have came forward to explain the misunderstanding on overheated jet fuel unsuitable for the F135 engine.

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Posted in Air Force, Industry, Marines, Navy

Elbit Systems of America to upgrade Brazil’s C-1A

Posted on December 26, 2014 by alert5

Elbit Systems of America has secured a contracted to upgrade Brazilian Navy’s four Grumman C-1As.
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Posted in Industry, Navy

Six upgraded Tu-160s to be delivered next year

Posted on December 26, 2014 by alert5

Six upgraded Tu-160 strategic bombers are slated to be delivered to Russia’s Long Range Aviation in 2015.

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Posted in Air Force, Industry

South Korea to fit 747 with DIRCM

Posted on December 22, 2014December 22, 2014 by alert5

Seoul has decided to fit a directional infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) system on the 747-400 presidential jet that it leases from Korean Air.

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Posted in Industry

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