All articles by Stephen Trimble – Page 164
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USAF to unleash 'Gorgon Stare' sensor in 2010
The US Air Force plans to a field a new sensor pod in 2010 that is expected to revolutionise tactical-level intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance...
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Egypt named as F-16 sales candidate
A senior Lockheed Martin executive has named Egypt for the first time as a possible buyer for another round of new F-16s, perhaps throwing another lifeline...
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Boeing spins quality line
Philadelphia rotorcraft plant takes confidence from new focus on process management
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Piasecki reveals new look for hot-rod Chinook
Piasecki Aircraft has revealed new images of a Boeing CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter augmented by ducted-fan thrusters, which can be vectored to boost...
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NewsCongress rallies to support F-22 extension
Hundreds of US legislators have urged President Barack Obama to approve funds to stretch Lockheed Martin F-22 production by another year ...
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CSAR-X competitors submit bids for $15 billion contract
The US Air Force has begun evaluating three bids for its $15 billion combat search and rescue (CSAR-X) helicopter contract, although the scheduled award...
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BAE Systems unveils hostile fire indicator for rotorcraft
BAE Systems has unveiled a new technology that may allow rotary-wing pilots to detect and evade small arms fire. The acoustic-based hostile fire indicator...
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NewsUSAF starts final CSAR-X evaluation
Three competitors have submitted bids for the US Air Force's $15 billion combat search and rescue (CSAR-X) helicopter contract, in a third attempt to settle the deal ...
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Obama: Defence knowns and unknowns
The US defence sector is flourishing - but the administration will need to sort out some inherited complications...
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US Army aviation seeks second wave of modernisation
The US Army aviation community is gearing up to launch a second wave of modernisation programmes amid a climate of increasing budget pressures and the taint...
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Gloom deepens for US business jet manufacturers
The outlook for US-based business jet manufacturers is increasingly gloomy following a second wave of political attacks and layoffs in as many months. In...
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NATO plans to deploy first RQ-4s for AGS in 2012
NATO is "shooting for" a 2012 entry-into-service date for its long-awaited airborne alliance ground surveillance (AGS) fleet, although the contract remains...
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NewsBoeing marks aerial refuelling first for 737 family
Boeing has completed the first aerial refueling of the 737-700 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft for Australia.
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USAF considers upgrades for next stand-in jammer
The US Air Force has tasked Raytheon with studying the feasibility of two key upgrades for a jammer platform now in development. The $12.2 million deal,...
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NewsPressure builds on embattled business jet industry
An already bleak outlook for US-based business jet manufacturers has worsened in recent days with a second wave of political attacks and layoffs in as many months.
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NewsUSAF starts public search for Air Force One replacement
The US Air Force yesterday took the first public step in the search for a replacement of the Boeing VC-25 Air Force One, the presidential aircraft fleet. The...
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Boeing orders fall to five year low
Boeing has announced sales and production figures for 2008 showing commercial aircraft orders plunged 58% off a record year and deliveries declined nearly...