All articles by Stephen Trimble – Page 182
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F-22 radar test supports USAF call for more Raptors
Northrop Grumman has generated synthetic aperture radar maps using the Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor's active radar array, demonstrating a key component in...
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USN makes first step toward next-generation jammer
The US Navy has made the first move to develop and field its first all-new aerial jamming system since 1971. The next-generation jammer (NGJ) project...
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SpiritAero mulls adding “multi-use” tooling if 737 rate jumps
Spirit AeroSystems is considering a plan to invest in "multi-use" production capacity if Boeing decides to increase 737 output. "We are looking at...
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Raytheon launches JSOW-ER talks with Stork Fokker
Raytheon is discussing co-development of a powered version of the AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon with...
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Industry teams assemble for imminent JAGM competition
US companies are still jockeying for position only days or weeks before a competition starts for perhaps the largest tactical missile contract for the next...
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Colombia mulls $200 million deal for 24 ex-Israeli Kfir fighters
Colombia is negotiating an estimated $200 million purchase of 24 ex-Israeli air force Kfir fighters to be upgraded with new electronic systems by Israel...
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NewsBoeing targets two-tier response to Airbus A350-1000 threat
Scott Carson has signalled that Boeing's product development strategy to counter the Airbus A350-1000 may exclude major new derivatives of the 777, with...
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GE probes three 777-300ER power-loss incidents
An unusual rash of engine shutdowns since early December has temporarily stranded three normally reliable General Electric-powered Boeing 777-300ERs. Although...
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Boeing hints at later arrival for next-generation narrowbody
Boeing has hinted that it is following Airbus's thinking on the timing of the next-generation narrowbody, predicting that it could now be available later...
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US Navy awards study contracts for EPX aircraft
Three contractors will help the US Navy develop plans to replace its Lockheed EP-3E Aries II fleet with an all-new aircraft and perhaps an expanded mission...
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General Electric probes power loss on 3 recent 777 flights
An unusual rash of engine shutdowns since early December has temporarily stranded three of the normally reliable General Electric-powered Boeing 777-300ERs.
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Boeing starts first assembly on 777F, reaffirms schedule
Boeing has reconfirmed that the effects of a 787 production delay are not yet carrying over to other major development programmes. Major assembly...
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Boeing B-52 bomb rack delays drop test for 14t bunker-buster
Integrating a 13,600kg (30,000lb) bomb on the Boeing B-52 must wait at least 10 months because of a programme delay, causing a 33% cost increase for the...
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US export lobby changes tack over controls
Defence manufacturers seeking overseas sales aim lobbying effort at the President
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Boeing considers 737 rate increase, 777-200 replacement after 2008
Boeing will consider production rate increases for the 737 programme and continue to focus on boosting productivity as it assesses the still-unknown financial...
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787 certification one-third complete: Boeing
Boeing's 787 programme has completed the first one-third of test and certification requirements for the US FAA in advanced of the flight-test phase. The...