FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Jan. 26, 2015 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has appointed Heather M. Crofford vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) for its Enterprise Shared Services (ESS) organization, effective March 9. She will report to Ken Bedingfield, vice president, finance for Northrop Grumman. She replaces Donald E. McHugh, Jr. who has been […]
January 26, 2015 Montréal – Bombardier Inc. announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement for the sale of its Military Aviation Training (MAT) activities to CAE Inc. This will enable Bombardier to further focus on its core business areas. The completion of this transaction is subject to the approval of all required governmental […]
Initial mission systems testing completed SEATTLE, Jan. 22, 2015 – The Boeing [NYSE: BA] Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) program is ready for customer demonstration flights, having completed the baseline ground and flight testing of the aircraft mission systems. Flights for prospective customers around the world are scheduled to begin in the coming months. The mission […]
Long-range sensor system demonstrated production readiness on Super Hornet Orlando, Fla., and ST. LOUIS, Jan. 22, 2015 – The F/A-18 Super Hornet infrared search and track (IRST) system, developed and integrated by Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT], received approval from the U.S. Navy to enter low-rate initial production. The IRST system consists […]
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 21, 2015– Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] delivered the first electronic Consolidated Automated Support System (eCASS) to the U.S. Navy for maximizing aircraft readiness. Sailors and Marines will use eCASS to troubleshoot and repair naval aircraft electronic components at sea and ashore, allowing them to return aircraft to operational status quickly and efficiently. […]
THAI uses newly delivered 777-300ER to carry out humanitarian mission EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) celebrated the Thai flag-carrier’s 75th direct delivery of a Boeing airplane. Marking the milestone delivery, Boeing and THAI collaborated to transport 1,000 wool blankets onboard THAI’s newly delivered […]
Mike Emmelhainz Succeeds Steve Goo, who is retiring, in Oklahoma City Bryan Scott replaces Emmelhainz as head of Boeing San Antonio ST. LOUIS, Jan. 21, 2015 – Boeing (NYSE: BA) veteran Mike Emmelhainz is returning to Oklahoma City to lead the company’s operations there while Bryan Scott is succeeding Emmelhainz as head of Boeing’s San […]
Upgrade increases B-52 weapons capacity and flexibility; first prototype successfully installed EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., Jan. 21, 2015 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] and U.S. Air Force personnel successfully installed the first prototype of a new B-52 bomber weapons bay launcher. The change improves the aircraft’s weapons capacity and mission flexibility. The upgrade modifies an […]
Bombardier welcomes newest leasing company to the program as lessors continue recognizing the Q400 NextGen turboprop as a high-quality asset January 21, 2015 Toronto – Global Airfinance Conference Dublin – Bombardier Commercial Aircraft today welcomed leasing company Elix Aviation Capital Limited (“Elix”) to the family of Q400 aircraft owners and operators. Elix is taking an […]
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Jan. 21, 2015 — Honda Aircraft Company announced today that President and CEO Michimasa Fujino has been honored with the Aviation Industry Leader of the Year Award for the development, production, marketing and sales of the innovative HondaJet. The award recognizes dedication to the aviation industry and is presented each year by […]