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Boeing’s First KC-46 Tanker for Japan Takes Flight

WIL BALDWIN February 9, 2021

EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 9, 2021 – The first Boeing [NYSE: BA] KC-46 tanker destined for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) took to the skies on its maiden flight yesterday. This successful flight highlights an…

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Leonardo Celebrates 20th Anniversary of AW139 Helicopter First Flight

WIL BALDWIN February 6, 2021

Leonardo celebrates today the 20th anniversary of the AW139 helicopter’s maiden flight. The first aircraft took to the skies from the Company’s facility in Cascina Costa di Samarate, Italy on 3 February 2001. The helicopter…

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F-15EX First Flight Clears Path for Deliveries to U.S. Air Force

WIL BALDWIN February 2, 2021

The new Boeing [NYSE: BA] F-15EX fighter jet completed its first flight today, paving the way for the early delivery of the first two jets to the U.S. Air Force later this quarter. The jet…

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Dassault Aviation Receives Order for 12 Rafales for French Air and Space Force

WIL BALDWIN February 1, 2021

Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, has signed a contract for the sale of 12 Rafale aircraft with Florence Parly, French Minister of the Armed Forces. These aircraft will replace the 12 Rafales…

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Saab Receives Order for Two Additional Firefighting Aircraft

WIL BALDWIN January 31, 2021

The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) has exercised an option in their contract with Saab regarding aerial firefighting capability in Sweden. Saab will provide two additional aircraft with associated crew. The order from March 2020…

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Airbus Signs Maintenance Digital Services Contract With Royal Australian Air Force

WIL BALDWIN January 29, 2021

Airbus (Paris: AIR.PA) has signed a contract to provide a digital services focus for the maintenance of the Air Refueling Boom System (ARBS) on the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (A330…

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Boeing Reports Fourth-Quarter Results

WIL BALDWIN January 27, 2021

Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial results significantly impacted by COVID-19, 737 MAX grounding, and commercial widebody programs777X program recorded $6.5 billion pre-tax charge; first delivery expected in late 2023737 MAX began receiving regulatory approval to resume operations and…

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Sikorsky-Boeing Reveals Advanced Assault Helicopter Design to Revolutionize U.S. Army Capability

WIL BALDWIN January 25, 2021

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT), and Boeing (NYSE: BA) today released details of its advanced helicopter for the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft competition, known as FLRAA. The aircraft, named DEFIANT…

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U.S. Air Force Awards Boeing Additional $2.1 Billion Contract for 15 More KC-46A Tankers

WIL BALDWIN January 21, 2021

The U.S. Air Force on Wednesday awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $2.1 billion contract for 15 KC-46A tankers, expanding its fleet of aircraft that will not only set the standard for aerial refueling but will…

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Saab Receives Norwegian Order for Carl-Gustaf M4

WIL BALDWIN January 15, 2021

The Norwegian Armed Forces has signed a framework agreement with Saab for the Carl-Gustaf M4. Saab has received an initial order for Carl-Gustaf M4 weapons with deliveries in 2021. The recently signed framework agreement allows…