L-3 Communications Integrated Systems has been named as preferred supplier for New Zealand's Project Guardian programme, which will modernise six Lockheed Martin P-3K Orion maritime surveillance aircraft. Mission systems replacement work will total up to NZ$220 million ($154 million), with a parallel communications and navigation systems upgrade to the value of around NZ$100 million.
Source: Flight International
UK-based HeliOperations has been awarded a £160 million ($207 million), seven-year contract to provide training for German naval helicopter pilots.
UK aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman has gained new owners alongside fresh investment in the business, analysis of company records reveals.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is “monitoring” the impact from the now-concluded strike by Boeing machinists, as it maintains its earnings outlook for its aircraft, defence and space business unit.
