News Releases
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June 5, 2017
First developmental flight of India's GSLV Mk III successfully launches GSAT-19 satelliteThe first developmental flight (GSLV MkIII-D1) of India's heavy lift launch vehicle GSLV Mk-III was successfully conducted today (June 05, 2017) evening from Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota with the launch of GSAT-19 satellite.
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June 2, 2017
S&T, R&D, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Vital to Provide Cutting Edge Technologies for Navy: GadkariNitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping, Government of India, said here last evening that a self-reliant defence force was crucial for development of the country.
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May 31, 2017
Affordability, timely delivery, quality and life cycle support from industry critical to build India's future Navy: Admiral Lanba, Chief of Naval Staff2-day seminar on 'Building India's Future Navy: Technology Imperatives' gets under way
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May 17, 2017
Exercise THAR SHAKTIIndian Army's Chetak Corps carried out operational manoeuvres code named Exercise THAR SHAKTI in the deserts of Rajasthan. The exercise involved approximately 20,000 troops along with Tanks, ICVs, Artillery Guns and advanced surveillance sensors.
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May 16, 2017
Boeing, Malindo Air celebrate first 737 MAX deliveryBoeing today marked the first delivery of the new 737 MAX. The airplane, a 737 MAX 8, was handed over to Malindo Air at the Seattle Delivery Center. The Malaysia-based airline will be the first to put the 737 MAX into commercial service.
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May 16, 2017
Iran Air takes delivery of its first four ATR 72-600sIran Air, Iran's national flag carrier, today took delivery of its first four ATR 72-600s. ATR and Iran Air signed earlier this year a firm contract for 20 ATR 72-600s and options for a further 20.
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May 16, 2017
Airbus Helicopters rolls out 700th H130Airbus Helicopters celebrated a major milestone last week with the roll-out of the 700th H130 light single-engine helicopter, which will be operated by a private customer.
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May 16, 2017
MTU Maintenance Canada expands pneumatic starter testing capabilitiesLMTU Maintenance Canada has recently installed and implemented a new test cell for high-flow pneumatic starter testing capabilities. The addition of this capability expands the existing engine, accessories...
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May 15, 2017
El Nouzha Airport transforms its operational and passenger systems with implementation of Rockwell Collins' ARINC airport solutionsAs part of a major overhaul designed to transform its operational and passenger processing systems, Egypt's El Nouzha Airport, also known as Alexandria...
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May 15, 2017
Lockheed Martin to deliver Sniper Pods for Kuwait Hornet aircraftLockheed Martin received a delivery order from the U.S. Air Force to provide Sniper® Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) to the Kuwait Air Force for its F/A-18C/D Hornet aircraft.
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May 14, 2017
AirAsia and Everbright sign China joint venture MoUAirAsia Berhad has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Everbright and Henan Government Working Group to establish a low-cost carrier (LCC) in China.
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May 11, 2017
Raytheon selected to develop 3DELRR, new expeditionary radar for US Air ForceRaytheon Co. - Integrated Defense Systems, Woburn, Massachusetts, has been awarded a $52,686,179 fixed-price-incentive-firm engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) contract for Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar (3DELRR) System.
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May 11, 2017
Boeing, Primera Air announce order for up to 20 737 MAX 9sBoeing and Primera Air today announced an order for eight 737 MAX 9 airplanes, valued at more than $950 million at list prices. The agreement also includes purchase rights for four additional 737 MAX 9s and a lease agreement for eight more airplanes from Air Lease Corporation.
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May 10, 2017
Sanjay Mitra appointed as new Defence SecretaryThe government on May 10 approved the appointment of West Bengal cadre and 1982 batch officer Sanjay Mitra as the next Defence Secretary with a fixed tenure of two years. Mitra, who was holding the charge of secretary in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways till now, has been appointed officer-on-special-duty in the defence ministry and will assume charge on May 24 when incumbent G Mohan Kumar retires.
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May 10, 2017
IMDEX Asia 2017: CONTROP releases a compact High Definition (HD) EO/IR camera payload for small boatsCONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd.- a company specializing in the field of electro-optics (EO) and infrared (IR) defense and homeland security solutions - announces the release of the new iSea-20HD - High Definition (HD) EO/IR camera payload for small boats.
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May 10, 2017
Beijing Jinyu General Aviation Co., Ltd. receives delivery of Bell 429Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced today the delivery of a Bell 429 to Beijing Jinyu General Aviation Co., Ltd. (Beijing Jinyu). The customer's Bell 429 is outfitted for multi-mission capabilities including Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS).
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May 10, 2017
Bombardier Global 7000 flight test program ramps up with maiden flight of third flight test vehicleBombardier Business Aircraft today announced that a third Global 7000 flight test vehicle (FTV3) has successfully completed its maiden flight.
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May 10, 2017
Rolls-Royce continues to provide service support for Turkish Airlines' expanding fleetRolls-Royce is providing TotalCare® service support for Trent 700 engines that power seven Airbus A330 aircraft included in the extensive fleet of Turkish Airlines.
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May 10, 2017
Satcom Direct and Lufthansa Technik extend nicemedia® in-flight entertainment service to all platformsThe nicemedia® premium content service launched by SD at MEBAA 2016 for aircraft equipped with nice®HD cabin systems is now available for all IFE/CMS platforms.
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May 9, 2017
29th India-Indonesia Co-ordinated Patrol (CORPAT) CommencesThe 29th series of India–Indonesia CORPAT is scheduled from 09 – 25 May 17 with the opening ceremony being conducted from 09 - 12 May 17 at Port Blair under the aegis of Andaman and Nicobar Command.
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May 9, 2017
Lufthansa Technik Goes Digital With FLYdocsLufthansa Technik AG has signed a long-term global contract with FLYdocs, the most advanced records, data and transition management solution provider in the world.
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May 9, 2017
IndiGo selects the ATR 72-600 for its ambitious plans to enter regional marketATR is pleased to announce that it has signed a term sheet with India's largest airline by market share, IndiGo, for the sale of 50 ATR 72-600 aircraft, with the flexibility to reduce the number of aircraft deliveries based on certain conditions.
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May 8, 2017
HENSOLDT expands "Xpeller" counter-UAV product familyHENSOLDT, the new sensor house, has entered into a collaboration in the area of counter-UAV with sensor provider Squarehead Technology AS, Oslo. At Xponential, Dallas/Texas, HENSOLDT signed a collaboration agreement with Squarehead...
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May 8, 2017
Boeing demonstrates airborne networking systemPilots gain secure, integrated communications capabilities; tests validate information sharing between F-22 and F-15C aircraft
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May 8, 2017
Rolls-Royce and Kale Group create defence aero engine joint ventureRolls-Royce and Kale Group, a major partner in global and national defence and aerospace industries, have announced the formation of a joint venture company to target aero engine opportunities in Turkey.
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May 8, 2017
Romania Air Force to receive F-16 Fighting Falcon Training SystemLockheed Martin will deliver a tailored simulation-based F-16 training environment for the Romanian Air Force (RoAF). The family of systems training system includes a comprehensive suite of full mission trainers and combat tactics...
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May 5, 2017
GSLV successfully launches South Asia SatelliteIndia's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F09) successfully launched the 2230 kg South Asia Satellite (GSAT-9) into its planned Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) today (May 5, 2017).
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May 5, 2017
Indian warships visit Alexandria, EgyptAs part of the Indian Navy's overseas deployment (OSD) to the Mediterranean Sea and the West Coast of Africa, two Indian warships, INS Mumbai and INS Aditya, arrived at Alexandria on May 5, 2017 for a three-day visit.
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May 5, 2017
First Italian-built F-35B 'Rolls Out' of Cameri production facilityThe first Short Take-Off/Vertical Landing version of the F-35, or F-35B, assembled outside the United States rolled out of the Final Assembly and Check Out (FACO) facility here today.
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May 5, 2017
Rolls-Royce and Garden Reach agree to assemble MTU engines in IndiaRolls-Royce and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) have agreed the finalassembly of MTU Series 4000 engines in India. The 12V and 16V 4000 M90 type engines will be assembled in GRSE's Diesel Engine Plantin Ranchi.
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May 5, 2017
Start of the programme to renovate the FLF stealth frigatesOn May 2, 2017, the DGA awarded the contract to renovate three of the five La Fayette-class Frigates (FLF) currently in service with the French Navy to DCNS.
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May 5, 2017
Naval Commanders' Conference concludesThe four-day long Naval Commanders' Conference concluded on May 5, 2017 wherein the top-level leadership of Navy reviewed major operational, training and administrative activities undertaken in the last six months.
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May 5, 2017
GE Aviation provides advanced systems on the C919 first flightIn partnership with its AVIAGE SYSTEMS joint venture, GE Aviation congratulates COMAC on today's first flight of the C919 from Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
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May 5, 2017
Nexcelle's innovative nacelle system takes off with the COMAC C919 jetliner on its maiden flightToday's first flight of the COMAC C919 marks the debut of Nexcelle's innovative engine nacelle system, which provides improved operating performance and efficiency, lower weight and easier maintenance for the twin-engine Chinese jetliner's integrated propulsion system.
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May 5, 2017
Safran celebrates first flight of C919 as major partner to planemaker ComacSafran is celebrating today the first flight of the C919, the first mainline commercial jet (over 100 seats) designed and built by Chinese planemaker Comac.
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May 4, 2017
Erdogan's visit will cement relationsIndia and Turkey have differences over the status of Kashmir and Northern Cyprus, but that has not stopped the two nations from strengthening relations. Both nations believe that economic and trade relations can be more comprehensive and India believes that economic-relations can help in weaning away Turkey from Pakistan.
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May 4, 2017
Punj Lloyd and IWI set-up India's first private sector small arms manufacturing plant at Malanpur, Madhya PradeshDiversified conglomerate Punj Lloyd and its JV Partner, Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) today inaugurated the country's first Private Sector Small Arms Manufacturing...
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May 4, 2017
Beijing 999 signs agreement for the first H145 for medical rescue and SAR missions in ChinaThe helicopter will be used to develop airborne mountain rescue services in the frame of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.
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May 4, 2017
HENSOLDT's Spexer Radars conquer the World MarketThe "Spexer" product family from HENSOLDT, the former Electronics business unit of Airbus Defence and Space, is becoming a real export hit. Since the beginning of the year, HENSOLDT has received orders worth around 40 million euros for approx.
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May 3, 2017
General Atomics Aeronautical selects GKN Aerospace fuel systems for Predator B MQ-9B aircraftGKN Aerospace has signed a development agreement with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) covering the design, development and manufacture of fuel bladders for the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system.
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May 3, 2017
Air France-KLM selects Rockwell Collins visual systems for new 787 Dreamliner and five existing flight simulatorsAir France-KLM has selected Rockwell Collins to provide its visual systems for a new Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator and upgrades to their existing flight training devices.
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May 3, 2017
The first fleet of H135s for French emergency medical services is now fully operationalAirbus Helicopters has completed deliveries of three H135s, the latest version of its family, for emergency medical services (EMS) operations by SAF Group.
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May 3, 2017
Inmarsat's GX Aviation inflight broadband enters commercial service with Lufthansa GroupInmarsat (ISAT.L), the world's leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, today announced the commercial service introduction of GX Aviation with Lufthansa Group, the launch customer of its next-generation inflight broadband solution.
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May 3, 2017
Raytheon begins AN/SPY-6(V) radar productionRaytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) is being awarded a $327,146,998 Fixed Price Incentive (firm target) modification to previously awarded contract N00024-14-C-5315 to exercise options for Air and Missile Defense Radar Program (AMDR) Low Rate Initial Production.
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May 2, 2017
Naval Commanders' Conference commences in New DelhiA four day Naval Commanders' Conference commenced this morning at New Delhi. Hon'ble Defence Minister Shri Arun Jaitley addressed the Naval Commanders' and interacted with them along with Hon'ble RRM Dr Subhash Bhamre, Defence Secretary and other senior functionaries of the Ministry of Defence.
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May 2, 2017
Rolls-Royce joins with Icelandair to celebrate special anniversaryRolls-Royce joined Icelandair today to celebrate 60 years of power for the airline's fleet. Both companies celebrated the anniversary in Iceland today, with customers travelling between Iceland and the UK receiving a commemorative gift on selected flights this week.
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May 1, 2017
Army Chief assures Bhutan of continued supportArmy Chief General Bipin Rawat is on a Goodwill Visit to Bhutan from 27 to 30 April. Today the Army Chief had an audience with, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck, King of Bhutan at Tashi Chhodzong Palace, Thimpu.
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May 1, 2017
Rockwell Collins delivers first Iridium® SATCOM units for Boeing 737 MAXRockwell Collins has delivered its first Iridium® ICS-300 SATCOM units to Boeing for its 737 MAX aircraft.
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May 1, 2017
The Armoured Corps Celebrates '79th Armour Day'The Armoured Corps celebrated its '79th ARMOUR DAY' on 01 May 17. The event commemorates the mechanization of the erstwhile Indian Cavalry on 01 May 1938, when the SCINDE HORSE became the first Indian Cavalry Regiment to stable its horses and convert to the Vickers Light Tank and Chevrolet Armoured Cars.
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May 1, 2017
Pratt & Whitney Launches EngineWise™ Service BrandPratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp., announced its new EngineWise service brand that illustrates the company's commitment to helping airlines and lessors run their businesses efficiently.
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May 1, 2017
GE Aviation opens new Brilliant Factory in MuskegonGE Aviation celebrated in Muskegon today the grand opening of its $14.5 million Brilliant Factory — an investment that will stimulate economic growth in the region and where GE is using data and analytics to run its plants more efficiently.
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April 30, 2017
Naval Commanders' Conference May 2017A four day Naval Commanders' Conference is scheduled at New Delhi from 02 - 05 May 17. The Chief of the Naval Staff, with the Commanders-in-Chief, will review major operational, training and administrative activities undertaken...
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April 29, 2017
Visit of Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marhsal BS Dhanoa to Air Force Station AgraAir Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff, IAF visited Air Force Station Agra on April 28, 2017. During the visit the CAS flew in the AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) as part of forces participating in the ongoing War gaming Exercise of Western Air Command "Exercise Trishul".
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April 28, 2017
Pilatus reports successful business year 2016With sales revenue of 821 million Swiss francs, performance in financial 2016 was better than expected.
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April 28, 2017
MTU Aero Engines sustains growth trajectory in first quarter 2017MTU Aero Engines AG saw its revenues increase by 15% to €1,261.3 millionin the first quarter of 2017 (1-3/2016: €1,097.9 million). The group's operating profit improved by 20% from €131.3 million to €157.0 million, pushing the EBIT margin up from 12.0% to 12.4%.
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April 27, 2017
PM launches UDAN – Regional Connectivity Scheme for Civil Aviation - from ShimlaThe Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, today launched UDAN – the Regional Connectivity Scheme for civil aviation, from Shimla Airport.
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April 27, 2017
AirAsia marks another milestone as the first international airline to land in Bhubaneswar, IndiaAirAsia marks another milestone as the first international airline in the world to operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Bhubaneswar, India.
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April 26, 2017
HENSOLDT to equip DFS with state-of-the-art Radar TechnologyThe sensor house HENSOLDT will equip the German civil air navigation service provider DFS with state-of-the-art radar technology: DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH has commissioned HENSOLDT to deliver two units of the company's high-performance ASR-NG® airport surveillance radar and a separate MSSR 2000 I® secondary radar for the purpose of modernising their radar infrastructure.
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April 26, 2017
Japan Air Commuter starts operations with ATRJapan Air Commuter Co. Ltd. (JAC) performed its first ATR 42-600 flight today. JAC's flight 3741 departed from Kagoshima at 8:50 am (local time) for a 40-minute flight to Yakushima.
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April 26, 2017
Arkia places $112 million LEAP-1A orderArkia Israeli Airlines (Arkia) has selected CFM International's advanced LEAP-1A engine to power four A321neo (new engine option) aircraft. The value of the engine order is $112 million U.S. at list price; the aircraft order was announced in July 2012.
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April 26, 2017
Raytheon awarded $375 million initial contract to upgrade US Air Force Air and Space Operations CentersThe U.S. Air Force Materiel Command has awarded Raytheon Company a contract with an initial value of up to $375 million over six years to sustain and modernize the Air and Space Operations Center Weapon System, or AOC WS.
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April 26, 2017
Rolls-Royce welcomes China Southern Airlines orderRolls-Royce welcomes the decision by China Southern Airlines to select 20 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, powered by our Trent XWB engine.
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April 26, 2017
Lockheed Martin delivers new capabilities for F-35 logistics systemLockheed Martin's next iteration of the F-35's Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) has been approved for installation at U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy F-35 sites.
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April 26, 2017
Lockheed Martin continues successful flight demonstrations of Fury expeditionary unmanned aerial system (UAS)Lockheed Martin's advanced tactical Group 3 unmanned aerial system (UAS), Fury, is regularly flying long-range endurance test missions as the company prepares it for low-rate production.
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April 26, 2017
Lockheed Martin to upgrade and support sensors for Japan's Apache fleetLockheed Martin has received contracts to upgrade the Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M TADS/PNVS) system...
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April 26, 2017
ATR renews and expands maintenance agreements with three Latin American and Caribbean operatorsThe world's leading regional aircraft manufacturer ATR has taken the opportunity of the MRO Americas 2017, currently being held in Orlando, USA, to announce the signing of maintenance agreements with three operators from Latin America and the Caribbean.
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April 25, 2017
Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC Chairman COSC & CNS releases Joint Doctrine Indian Armed Forces - 2017Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of the Naval Staff released a revised version of Joint Doctrine...
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April 25, 2017
Commodore Ravi Malhotra VSM assumes command as Station Commander (Navy) DelhiCommodore Ravi Malhotra, VSM took over command of INS India (Base Depot Ship) and Station Commander (Navy) Delhi from Commodore BK Munjal, VSM in a formal ceremony conducted at INS India, New Delhi this morning.
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April 25, 2017
Rockwell Collins' Pro Line Fusion® upgrade for Citation CJ3 flight deck now certifiedAn upgrade to the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion® integrated avionics for the Cessna Citation CJ3 business jet has been certified by the FAA.
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April 25, 2017
Airbus Helicopters celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Gazelle's maiden flightAirbus Helicopters celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Gazelle's maiden flight today during a conference at the museum of aviation in St Victoret, near the company headquarters.
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April 25, 2017
Rockwell Collins introduces new ARINC Flight Data Display with launch customer Royal Jordanian AirlinesIn an on-going effort to meet the increased demand for enhanced flight tracking capabilities, Rockwell Collins today introduced the web-based ARINC Flight Data...
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April 24, 2017
Boeing and Indian Institute of Technology conduct fourth annual National Aero-modelling Competition finals in New DelhiBoeing and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), brought hundreds of young Indian engineers together in New Delhi to compete in the fourth annual Boeing – IIT National Aero-modelling Competition.
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April 24, 2017
Protecting the Soldier: US Army orders more Q-53 counterfire radars from Lockheed MartinLockheed Martin will manufacture additional AN/TPQ-53 counterfire radar systems for the U.S. Army under a $1.6 billion order-dependent contract.
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April 24, 2017
US Navy's fifth Lockheed Martin-built MUOS satellite now supporting troops with Ultra High Frequency communicationsThe fifth Lockheed Martin-built Mobile User Objective System (MUOS-5) satellite is now delivering secure, beyond-line-of-sight communications to troops with legacy Ultra High Frequency (UHF) radios.
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April 24, 2017
Second Boeing T-X aircraft takes flightBoeing [NYSE: BA] and partner Saab [Stockholm: SAABB] have completed the first flight of their second production-ready T-X aircraft, which is identical to the first and designed specifically for the U.S. Air Force advanced pilot training requirement.
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April 23, 2017
Army Commanders' Conference concludes: Army Chief stresses on need to push modernisation and inclusive HR policiesBiannual Army Commanders' Conference commenced on 17 April 2017 with the opening address by Gen Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt.
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April 21, 2017
Maiden firing of BrahMos Land Attack Supersonic Cruise MissileIndian Navy successfully undertook the firing of BrahMos Land Attack Supersonic Cruise Missile from a ship today. This variant of Long Range BrahMos Missile was fired from Indian Naval Ship Teg, a Guided Missile Frigate, on a target on land.
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April 21, 2017
Bombardier appoints Jeff Hutchinson as Chief Information OfficerToday, Bombardier Inc. announced the appointment of Jeff Hutchinson as Chief Information Officer, reporting to John Di Bert, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Bombardier Inc.
