All United States articles – Page 193
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F-35 orders strong despite US budget uncertainties: Lockheed
Lockheed Martin continues to express confidence in the strength of orders for its F-35 Joint Strike Fighter despite a recent Defense Department report saying possible budget cuts could shave billions of dollars from F-35 funding.
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Sikorsky achieves first flight of manned/unmanned Black Hawk
Sikorsky conducted the first flight demonstration of an “optionally piloted” UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at its development flight test centre near West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Non-profit group sues FAA over UAV flying ban
The US Federal Aviation Administration faces a second legal challenge over its ban on non-recreational flying of unmanned aircraft – and the first coming from a non-profit organization dedicated to searching for missing people.
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Boeing, Bombardier and Gulfstream attend JSTARS industry day
Airframe suppliers Boeing, Bombardier and Gulfstream were among companies to attend an industry day for businesses interested in the US Air Force’s next-generation joint surveillance target attack radar system (JSTARS) project.
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Hersman calls for child restraint mandate in NTSB farewell
On the eve of her departure as chairman of the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Deborah Hersman defended her record on issues that stirred controversy and made a parting call for a national mandate on protecting small children aboard airliners.
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US Navy releases draft of UCLASS RFP
The US Navy has released a draft request for proposal (RFP) for its unmanned carrier-launched airborne surveillance and strike (UCLASS) programme, the service announces in a media statement.
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US military aviation programmes face $14.2B hit in long-term budget
Aircraft and aerial munition suppliers face a $14.2 billion hit over the next five years if the US Congress does not repeal mandatory budget cuts known as sequestration, warns a new report issued on 15 April by the Department of Defense (DOD).
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Sikorsky clears CH-53K structures for first flight
Sikorsky has cleared the structural integrity of the CH-53K heavylift helicopter meets standards for first flight later this year.
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X-47B conducts night flight, named Collier Trophy winner
A Northrop Grumman X-47B unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) completed its first night flight on 10 April, the same day that the X-47B development team won the Robert J. Collier Trophy from the National Aeronautic Association.
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Google enters UAV market by acquiring Raburn-led Titan Aerospace
Online search and services company Google has acquired Titan Aerospace in a bid to develop a solar-powered unmanned air vehicle (UAV) designed to operate as a high-altitude communications relay and surveillance system.
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Seahawk cancellations threaten multi-year deal, Sikorsky warns
Sikorsky says cancelling a multi-year contract would raise broad concerns about the surety of other contractors’ multi-year military agreements and affect orders for UH-60 Black Hawks from the US Army and some foreign partners.
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Learjet 85 enters flight testing as Bombardier reviews delivery schedule
Bombardier flew the Learjet 85 on 9 April to launch the flight test campaign after a one-year delay, moving the company closer to establishing a new target for entry-into-service of the primarily-composite, mid-size business jet. .
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AAI seeks new customers for re-engined Aerosonde
AAI is seeking new markets for its Aerosonde Mk 4.7 unmanned air system, following in-house engine upgrades that the company says bring the reliability of the aircraft’s powerplant up to manned aircraft standards.
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Reduced P-8 buy to affect price, not fleet plan
The US Navy insists that its decision to exclude eight Boeing P-8 Poseidon anti-submarine warfare aircraft from its fiscal year 2015 budget request will not affect its plan to transition to a fleet of the type.
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Boeing to target current P-3 operators for MSA sales
Boeing’s maritime surveillance aircraft (MSA), which is based on a Bombardier Challenger 605 platform, will be an ideal aircraft for countries that already operate Lockheed P-3 Orions, says Boeing.
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US continues talks with Israel about V-22 sales
The US military continues talks with potential foreign buyers of Bell Boeing's V-22 Osprey as the service works to decrease the tiltrotor's costs.
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Navy pleased with "Advanced" Super Hornet tests, wants more Growlers
The US Navy says it is pleased with results of recent flight tests of a Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet that had been upgraded with conformal fuel tanks and an external weapons pod.
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Boeing lands first order for BBJ Max
Boeing has officially launched its line of Boeing Business Jets (BBJs) based on its 737 Max following an order from an undisclosed customer, according to a media release from the Chicago-based company.
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ANALYSIS: Boeing's vision for overhauling Port San Antonio
Boeing has a new plan for Port San Antonio, one of the largest military maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities in the world. But, the arrival of the first commercial aircraft – a Boeing 787-8 requiring substantial re-work prior to delivery to a customer – at the Port San Antonio ...
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Asiana cites crew failures and autothrottle design in flight 214 crash
A report from Asiana says failure by its pilots to monitor and maintain airspeed led to the crash of a company Boeing 777-200ER at San Francisco in July 2013.