KC-46 passes design review
Source: insidedefense.com | May 13, 2012 | KC-46 , U.S. Air ForceBoeing's KC-46 tanker program passed the U.S. Air Force's preliminary design review setting the stage for the critical design review next summer. Read more here.
Boeing completes QF-16 first flight
Source: avionics-intelligence.com | May 13, 2012 | training , unmannedBoeing successfully conducted the first flight of the QF-16 aerial target May 4 at Cecil Field in Jacksonville, Fla. Read more here.
Dutch open Chinook training facility
Source: UPI | May 07, 2012 | Chinook , trainingA new training facility for Boeing-built Chinook CH-47 rotorcraft opened in the Netherlands. The training center from Boeing and the Rotary Wing Training Center, a subsidiary of subsidiary of the Netherlands' World Class Aviation Academy, will provide training to international Chinook customers. Read more here.
Air Force general reaffirms ISR needs
Source: US Air Force | May 07, 2012 | ISR , US Air ForceIntelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions will continue to be a priority for the service, Lt. Gen. Larry James, deputy chief of staff for ISR for the U.S. Air Force, said during a briefing on April 26. "The Air Force truly is all in when it comes to conducting this ISR mission in support of our joint partners around the globe," said James. Read more here.
Shuttle Enterprise tours the Big Apple
Source: latimes.com | April 27, 2012 | Space ShuttleOne week after the Shuttle Discovery flew over Washington DC on its way to the Smithsonian, the shuttle enterprise toured New York City before going on permanent display at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in Manhattan. Read more here.
First C-17 makes final flight
Source: seattlepi.com | April 27, 2012 | C-17 , U.S. Air ForceThe first C-17 made it first flight in 1991 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., and it made its last flight April 25 in Dayton, Ohio where it will be on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright Paterson Air Force Base. Read more here.
Military may consider piggybacking devices on commercial satellites
Source: Washington Post | April 23, 2012 | satellite , U.S. militaryThe U.S. Military could save money by attaching sensors and other devices to commercial satellites heading to orbit, according to a Boeing executive. Read more here.
U.S. contemplates combined space operations with allies
Source: Reuters | April 22, 2012 | space operations , U.S. militaryThe United States is considering teaming with allied countries to carry out certain military space operations, similar to how it conducts joint air and naval operations, according to a senior U.S. Air Force general. The collaboration would lead to joint operations in space and cyberspace. Read more here.
Phantom Eye looks to the future
Source: defensedaily.com | April 13, 2012 | Phantom Eye , unmanned systemsBoeing's hydrogen-powered unmanned airborne system, Phantom Eye, is wrapping up taxi testing and preparing for its first flight while eyeing the competition. Read more here.
Air Force awards Air Force Cross
Source: defense.gov | April 13, 2012 | U.S. Air ForceU.S. Air Force Captain Barry Crawford received the Air Force Cross for valor while with the Special Forces in Afghanistan. He recently discussed receiving the award and his actions that earned him the award with the press. Read more here.
KC-46 passes design review
Source: insidedefense.com | May 13, 2012 | KC-46 , U.S. Air ForceBoeing's KC-46 tanker program passed the U.S. Air Force's preliminary design review setting the stage for the critical design review next summer. Read more here.
Boeing completes QF-16 first flight
Source: avionics-intelligence.com | May 13, 2012 | training , unmannedBoeing successfully conducted the first flight of the QF-16 aerial target May 4 at Cecil Field in Jacksonville, Fla. Read more here.
Dutch open Chinook training facility
Source: UPI | May 07, 2012 | Chinook , trainingA new training facility for Boeing-built Chinook CH-47 rotorcraft opened in the Netherlands. The training center from Boeing and the Rotary Wing Training Center, a subsidiary of subsidiary of the Netherlands' World Class Aviation Academy, will provide training to international Chinook customers. Read more here.
Air Force general reaffirms ISR needs
Source: US Air Force | May 07, 2012 | ISR , US Air ForceIntelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions will continue to be a priority for the service, Lt. Gen. Larry James, deputy chief of staff for ISR for the U.S. Air Force, said during a briefing on April 26. "The Air Force truly is all in when it comes to conducting this ISR mission in support of our joint partners around the globe," said James. Read more here.
Shuttle Enterprise tours the Big Apple
Source: latimes.com | April 27, 2012 | Space ShuttleOne week after the Shuttle Discovery flew over Washington DC on its way to the Smithsonian, the shuttle enterprise toured New York City before going on permanent display at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in Manhattan. Read more here.
