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Hypersonic Missile Test Contract for Boeing

Boeing as been awarded an $18.3 million follow-on contract from the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to conduct a third powered flight of the HyFly hypersonic missile. HyFly is powered by a Dual Combustion Ramjet (DCR) engine.

03 October 2008: Boeing

 

Boeing joins alternative fuel group

Boeing Joins Aviation, Energy and Academic Leaders to Accelerate Development and Availability of Sustainable Biofuels. Environmental groups applaud effort to develop sustainable fuel alternatives

25 September 2008: Boeing

 

Boeing Solution to Enable British Airways' Efficiency, Environmental Gain

Boeing will provide a Performance Improvement Package for British Airways' 777 fleet that will result in a one percent fuel efficiency gain, along with the emission reductions that come with reduced fuel usage. The package will be applied to the airline's 42-airplane 777 fleet.

25 September 2008: Boeing

 

Boeing - British Airways have signed an order for two Boeing 777-300ERs

Boeing also announced that GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) has purchased two 777-300ERs, airplanes that were previously listed as an unidentified order on the Boeing Web site. The airplanes are two of four 777s that BA has agreed to lease from GECAS, including two 777s ordered in 2007, as part of its recent commitment to the 777-300ER.

10 August 2008: Boeing

 

Boeing - 737NG Carbon brakes FAA certified

Boeing has announced that it earned certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration for its new carbon brakes designed for the Next-Generation 737.

05 August 2008: Boeing

 

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Structure Test a Success

Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, successfully completed destructive testing on the horizontal stabilizer of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

03 July 2008: Boeing

 

Boeing - 787 Dreamliner Fatigue Airframe Departs Factory

Boeing has moved the 787 Dreamliner designated for fatigue testing from the final assembly factory in Everett, Wash., to another production bay at the facility, where assembly work will continue.

21 June 2008: Boeing

 

Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings - Farnborough 2008

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings is featuring its latest aerospace and military grade coatings at Farnborough

12 June 2008: Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings

 

Integrated instrumentation system for US Air Force

The U.S. Air Force has awrded a contract to deliver the first phase of the next-generation Department of Defense range-upgrade program, the Common Range Integrated Instrumentation System (CRIIS), to Boeing.

11 June 2008: Boeing

 

Business Aviation Award for CEO of NetJet Europe

Mark Booth Chairman and CEO of NetJets Europe has been recoginized for his outstanding contributions to european business aviation.

29 May 2008: NetJets Europe

 

Director of flight operations takes up Lisbon role

NetJets Europe has promoted Joachim (Joe) Bauer to Director of Flight Operations at NetJets Transportes Aéreos in Lisbon.

28 May 2008: NetJets Europe

 

Increased payload for business jet

The new Beechcraft Premier II light business jet from Hawker Beechcraft is the newest member of its family of jets.

28 May 2008: Hawker Beechcraft

 

Comair Reduces Fuel by 3 Percent Using PPAS

At a time when fuel prices continue to fluctuate, Comair has been able to reduce fleet-wide fuel burn by approximately 3 percent utilizing PPAS, a Cost Index optimization system designed by Applied Aeronautical Systems Inc. (AASI).

07 May 2008: Applied Aeronautical Systems

 

First Boeing 777 Freighter Leaves Factory

Progress continues on the first Boeing 777 Freighter as the company's newest cargo airplane was towed out of its factory in Everett, Wash. and onto the flight line. Work will continue on the 777 Freighter to prepare for flight test this summer and to paint the airplane in the Boeing livery.

03 May 2008: Boeing

 

Lawsuit ends for Messa

Mesa Air Group, has announced that it entered into a settlement with Hawaiian Airlines concerning their long-running lawsuit over Mesa's inter-island flight services operated under the go! brand name. Under the terms of the Settlement and without admitting any wrongdoing, Mesa will receive $37.5 million from the Bond the Company previously posted with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Hawaii. Hawaiian Airlines will be entitled to the remaining collateral of the Bond totaling $52.5 million. This settlement does not restrict in any way go!'s ability to continue to offer services in the Hawaiian interisland market.

30 April 2008: Mesa Air Group

 

Over 100 Jobs Created with Aerospace Company

Doncasters Group which makes parts for the aerospace and gas turbine industries has announced a £16m investment at its site in south Wales, creating 125 jobs.

23 April 2008: Doncaster Group

 

Universal Fault Interrupter Protects Fuel Tank Systems form Electrical Faults

TDG Aerospace, has announced that American Airlines has purchased and is now set to begin installation of the Universal Fault Interrupter (UFI) on their Boeing 737NG aircraft.

23 April 2008: TDG Aerospace

 

New Sales Manager for Western Region

Frank J. Kuzniar has rejoined the Rexnord Aerospace Sales Team as the District Sales Manager for the Western Region, USA. Frank will resume his role as sales/account manager for several key Aerospace accounts which include: Boeing - Seattle, Parker Aerospace, Goodrich Aerostructures and Hamilton Sundstrand.

22 April 2008: Rexnord

 

District Sales Engineer for South West Region

Michael R. Neal has accepted the position of District Sales Engineer - Southwest Region, within the Aerospace Sales Team; effective March 17, 2008.

22 April 2008: Rexnord

 

Vac Aero Expands into Poland

In the last 15 years Poland has seen considerable direct investment by American, Canadian, and Western European aerospace companies. During the pre-1990 Soviet years, Poland was one of the main centers of Soviet Bloc aerospace activity.

21 April 2008: Vac Aero International

 

Titanium award to inspire creative applications

Continuing its mission promote and expand the use of titanium in industrial and consumer applications, the International Titanium Association (ITA), Broomfield, CO, is now accepting applications for its second-annual 'Titanium Applications Development Award.' The deadline to submit applications is June 30

11 April 2008: International Titanium Association

 

Boeing - Two more 767-300 Freighters for ANA

Boeing and Tokyo-based ANA (All Nippon Airways) have announced that the airline exercised options for two more 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighters. The value of the agreement is not being disclosed.

07 April 2008: Boeing

 

New Vice President for aircraft manufacturer

Hawker Beechcraft (HBC), has announced the appointment of Charles D. Mayer as vice president, marketing. Mayer is responsible for developing and implementing strategies and branding initiatives for all marketing activities supporting Hawker Beechcraft products and services worldwide.

03 April 2008: Hawker Beechcraft

 

European Aviation Safety certifications for aircraft manufactuer

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, has achieved certifications by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and several other international agencies for the Hawker 900XP. The aircraft is part of the latest evolution of the world’s best-selling business aircraft of all time, the mid-size Hawker 800-series. Deliveries of the Hawker 900XP in Europe and other countries began in December 2007.

03 April 2008: Hawker Beechcraft

 

Hawker Beechcraft Support Plus Program Enrolls 500th Aircraft

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC), is celebrating the five-year anniversary of one of its many customer service programs, Support Plus, by announcing a significant milestone. Support Plus, part of HBC’s industry-leading Global Customer Service & Support, recently enrolled its 500th aircraft in the program.

03 April 2008: Hawker Beechcraft

 
 
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