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Rolls-Royce and Embraer - 2,000th AE3007 Engine Delivery

Rolls-Royce and Embraer celebrate the 2,000th AE3007 engine delivery

27 March 2007: Rolls-Royce plc

 

QinetiQ Awarded £1.9M Contract For Radiation Study

QinetiQ has been awarded a £1.9 million five year contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) Research Acquisition Organisation (RAO) to assess the potential vulnerabilities of high tech components within military equipment to naturally occurring radiation. The study will allow the MOD to manage the likely impact of exposure to naturally occurring radiation earlier in the design and development cycle, thereby future-proofing equipment programmes and avoiding problems that could have time and cost implications later. QinetiQ will support the MOD to define robust standards and policies for equipment and component suppliers.

26 March 2007: QinetiQ

 

Unitemp - New Liquid to Liquid Thermal Shock Chambers

Unitemp announce the availability of a new range of liquid to liquid thermal shock chambers. Although ideal for semiconductor testing, the range also be used with electronic, electrical, automotive components and small sub-assemblies. The chambers cater for the diverse requirements of Laboratories, Research facilities and Industry. Designated the TSB series from ESPEC, they are constructed inside and out from top quality stainless steel. The hotbath temperature range is from 70 to 200 degrees C whilst the cold bath temperature range is -65 to 0 degrees C.

26 March 2007: Unitemp

 

AgustaWestland - First Licence Built EH101 Delivered By Kawasaki

AgustaWestland is pleased to announce the delivery by Kawasaki of the first ever licence built EH101 helicopter to their Customer, the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF). The aircraft was accepted by the customer on the 23rd March at Kawasaki Aerospace's Gifu plant in Japan. The aircraft is the second MCH101 to be delivered to the JMSDF, the first having been assembled at AgustaWestland's Yeovil facility prior to delivery to Kawasaki for customisation and completion.

26 March 2007: AgustaWestland Helicopters Ltd

 

Boeing 787 - Accessibility Features

When Boeing's newest airplane, the all-new 787 Dreamliner, enters service in 2008, passengers will experience a more comfortable flight because of enhanced accessibility features.

26 March 2007: Boeing

 

Genaral Dynamics - $12m for Stryker Combat Vehicle Work

U.S. Army Awards General Dynamics $12 Million for Stryker Combat Vehicle Work

23 March 2007: General Dynamics

 

EdgeCAM Reinforces Support for Custumers in SE Asia

EdgeCAM is increasing its support for customers in south-east Asia with the signing of a new reseller in Thailand, joining those already established in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. With business opportunities steadily growing in this developing market, the leading CAM system provider is holding a Resellers Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand in June 2007, which includes both conference and training sessions.

23 March 2007: Pathtrace EdgeCAM

 

AgustaWestland - Australian Market Success For the AW139

The AW139 has achieved significant success in Australia, winning orders in the Search and Rescue (SAR) and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) markets. The Queensland Government and CHC, in New South Wales, will each operate three AW139s helping to provide improved emergency medical and rescue services to the communities they serve, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

22 March 2007: AgustaWestland Helicopters Ltd

 

AgustaWestland - Royal Australian Navy Selects The A109

The Royal Australian Navy Selects The A109 Power For Training

22 March 2007: AgustaWestland Helicopters Ltd

 

AgustaWestland Helicopters - Heliflite Contract

AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Heliflite Pty Ltd of Australia has signed a contract for eight new helicopters, including the AW119 Ke light single, the A109 Power, the Grand light twin and the AW139 medium twin. This contract is part of the framework of the existing multi-year contract and distribution agreement between AgustaWestland and Heliflite.

22 March 2007: AgustaWestland Helicopters Ltd

 

Boeing - Virgin Blue Holdings Orders Six 777-ER Jetliners

The Boeing Company and Virgin Blue Holdings, Ltd., today confirmed that the Brisbane-based company has ordered six Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners, with options for six more, and will lease one additional 777-300ER. The new airplanes will allow Virgin Blue to establish its new long-haul airline, providing service from Australia to the United States and other destinations.

21 March 2007: Boeing

 

Boeing - Nippon Cargo Airlines Supply Chain Solution

Boeing Supports Nippon Cargo Airlines with Innovative Supply-Chain Solution

21 March 2007: Boeing

 

McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co - Display Sight System

McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co., Mesa, Ariz., was awarded a delivery order amount of $21,400,460 as part of a $41,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for improved helmet display sight system ship sets in support of the Apache helicopter.Work will be performed in Mesa, Ariz., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 31, 2009.Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.This was a sole source contract initiated on Mar. 17, 2006.The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-05-G-0005).

21 March 2007: MD Helicopters

 

Helicopters New Zealand Purchases Second AW139

Helicopters New Zealand Purchases Second AW139

20 March 2007: AgustaWestland Helicopters Ltd

 

ATK Wins $10.5m Contract For Precision Guided Munition Equipment

ATK Wins $10.5 Million Contract to Provide Precision-Guided Munition Reprogramming Equipment

20 March 2007: ATK

 

General Dynamics - US MArines Contract for EFV

U.S. Marine Corps Awards General Dynamics $144 Million Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) Contract

20 March 2007: General Dynamics

 

General Dynamics - Contract for Mk 80 Series Bomb Bodies

General Dynamics Awarded $45 Million U.S. Army Contract for MK 80 Series Bomb Bodies

19 March 2007: General Dynamics

 

ATK - Precision Guided Mortar Munition (PGMM) Test

Alliant Techsystems has successfully demonstrated the robust design, mission effectiveness, and accuracy of its Precision Guided Mortar Munition (PGMM). In a guided flight test at the Yuma Proving Grounds, Yuma, Arizona, ATK scored a hit after firing PGMM from a standard 120mm mortar. The round flew approximately 2.5 miles to target and maneuvered to a precision strike, using embedded thrusters located in the body of the projectile.

19 March 2007: ATK

 

AgustaWestland - A119 Koala for Taranaki Rescue

AgustaWestland is pleased to announce the sale of an A119 Koala helicopter to the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust of New Zealand. The arrival of the A119 Koala at Base Hospital will dramatically improve the capability of the Taranaki Rescue to provide emergency medical services in the Taranaki district, ranging from Waikawau (Tirau Point) in the north, inland to Tangarakau and south to the coast at Waitotara.

19 March 2007: AgustaWestland Helicopters Ltd

 

AgustaWestland - Sales Take-Off In Australasia

AgustaWestland Sales Take-Off In Australasia

19 March 2007: AgustaWestland Helicopters Ltd

 

Boeing: 747-8 Freighters for Cargolux

SEATTLE, March 19, 2007 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that launch customer Cargolux has placed a follow-on order for three Boeing 747-8 Freighters, valued at $845 million at list prices, and added two options. This brings the Luxembourg-based cargo operator's total 747-8 Freighter order to 13 airplanes, two options and 10 purchase rights.

19 March 2007: Boeing

 

EdgeCAM - CNC Offline Programming System v11.5

EdgeCAM has announced the immediate availability of EdgeCAM 11.5 – the latest release of its advanced CNC offline programming system.

19 March 2007: Pathtrace EdgeCAM

 

General Dynamics - $12m Contract for Mortar Increment Charges

General Dynamics Awarded $12 Million U.S. Army Contract for Mortar Increment Charges

16 March 2007: General Dynamics

 

General Dynamics - $10 Million For Work on USS Texas

U.S. Navy Awards General Dynamics $10 Million For Work on USS Texas

16 March 2007: General Dynamics

 

CAE and Iberia - Training Centre in Madrid

CAE and Iberia inaugurate new wing of CAE Aviation Training Centre in Madrid

15 March 2007: CAE

 
 
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