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SPACEHAB Sees Opportunity in Space Florida's Launch Complex: Astrotech Subsidiary is Prepared to Support New Era in Commercial Space Exploration HOUSTON -- SPACEHAB, Incorporated (NASDAQ:SPAB), and its Astrotech subsidiary, leading providers of commercial space services, join with Space Florida in recognizing the immense opportunities for America's commercial space program in the joint Air Force Space Command and...; Tags: aerospace, Air Force, Company, Florida, Manufacturing, spacecraft; Research articles 2008-10-28
Depot Efforts Keep Talons Flying: Members of the 573rd Commodities Maintenance Squadron at Robins AFB, GA, continue to put in long hours to make sure U.S. Air Force pilot training doesn't screech to a halt. Members of the squadron have been working to make a new aileron actuator lever for the...; Tags: Air Force, Manufacturing; Research articles 2008-10-27
Aurora Flight Sciences Wins US Air Force Contract on Vision-Based Micro Air Vehicle (MAV) Guidance: Aurora Flight Sciences announced today that the company has been selected for a U.S. Air Force SBIR Phase II award in support of vision-based micro air vehicle MAV guidance. Aurora will be developing an integrated system for guidance of MAVs through cluttered environments using vision and sonar. The system...; Tags: aerospace, Air Force, Manufacturing, sonar, Strategy, vision; Research articles 2008-10-23
Telephonics Corporation Receives Contract Award from the United States Air Force for Wireless Intercommunication Systems: TruLink to be Utilized in Critical Aeromedical Evacuation Missions FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Griffon Corporation (NYSE:GFF); announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the United States Air Force USAF in excess of $6.0 million dollars for TruLink[R] Wireless Intercommunication...; Tags: Air Force, Manufacturing, Wi-Fi, WIRELESS; Research articles 2008-10-20
CPI Aero Announces New C-5 Order Valued at $556,000: EDGEWOOD, N.Y. -- CPI Aerostructures, Inc. ("CPI Aero([R])") (NYSE: Alternext: CVU) today announced that the U.S. Air Force has awarded the Company a new order for five separate structural panels for the C-5 aircraft valued at $556,000. CPI Aero is engaged in the contract production of structural aircraft parts...; Tags: Air Force, helicopter, Manufacturing, U.S.; Research articles 2008-10-14

EADS North America Defense Security and Systems Solutions Wins Information Assurance and Assessment Program (IAAP) Contract With the Air Force Communications Agency (AFCA): EADS North America Defense Security and Systems Solutions, Inc. has won the multi-year Information Assurance and Assessment contract from the United States Air Force Communications Agency AFCA. EADS-NA Defense Security and Systems Solutions, in conjunction with EDS, will provide support in three Information Assurance IA functional areas: IT Security...; Tags: aerospace, Air Force, Government, Manufacturing, Strategy; Research articles 2008-10-14
USAF to Inspect & Repair Oldest Warthogs: The U.S. Air Force will immediately inspect and repair 127 Fairchild A-10 attack aircraft due to fatigue-related cracks in their wings. The early A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, the first of which entered service in the mid-1970s, were built with "thin-skinned" wings and comprise just under a third ...; Tags: Air Force, aircraft, crack, Manufacturing; Research articles 2008-10-13
CPI Aero Announces Release of C-5 TOP Order Valued at $1.6 Million: Year-to-Date Awards Total $49.8 Million, Up 163% From Same Period Last Year EDGEWOOD, N.Y. -- CPI Aerostructures, Inc. ("CPI Aero([R])") (AMEX: CVU) today announced that the U.S. Air Force has released a new order under CPI Aero's C-5 TOP contract for a variety of wing panels and fairings valued...; Tags: Air Force, helicopter, Manufacturing; Research articles 2008-10-02
CPI Aerostructures Announces C-5 Crown Skins Award: Potential Value of $12.3 Million; Initial Release of $2.4 Million EDGEWOOD, N.Y. -- CPI Aerostructures, Inc. ("CPI Aero[R]") (AMEX: CVU) announced today that the U.S. Air Force has awarded CPI Aero an IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity) contract to provide crown skins for the C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft, with...; Tags: Air Force, aircraft, helicopter, Manufacturing; Research articles 2008-10-01
Alabama Aircraft Announces Win on KC-135 Litigation: BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Alabama Aircraft Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAII) announced today that its subsidiary, AAII - Birmingham has won its case filed on June 26, 2008 in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims against the United States Air Force and The Boeing Company which challenged the Air Force's selection of...; Tags: Air Force, aircraft, Boeing Co., Company, FINANCE, Manufacturing; Research articles 2008-10-01
Another Finmeccanica success in the USA: 287 million dollar contract by U.S. Air Force for eighteen G.222 tactical transport aircraft: ROME -- A new success in the USA for Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company. Its subsidiary Alenia North America has been awarded a 287 million dollar contract by the United States Air Force for 18 refurbished G.222 tactical transport aircraft. Through the United States Air Force's Combined Air Power Transition...; Tags: Air Force, aircraft, Finmeccanica, Manufacturing, U.S.; Research articles 2008-09-30
L-3 Presents First Joint Cargo Aircraft to U.S. Army and Air Force: NEW YORK -- L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL), prime contractor for the U.S. Army and Air Force Joint Cargo Aircraft JCA program, announced today that it has presented the first C-27J JCA to the joint program office on schedule and on budget. The aircraft is the first of 78 planned to...; Tags: Air Force, aircraft, L-3 Communications Holdings Inc., Manufacturing, U.S. Army; Research articles 2008-09-25
XO Communications Named 2008 Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman Employer of the Year: XO Communications (OTCBB: XOHO) announced today that it has received the 2008 Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman Employer of the Year Award in the Officer Category from the Air Force Association, an independent nonprofit aerospace organization. The Air Force Association supports the U.S. Air Force and the Air Force...; Tags: Air Force, Cox, Government, Manufacturing, Reserve, SOFTWARE, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, U.S., WIRELESS, XO Communications Inc.; Research articles 2008-09-23
Versar Awarded $3.78 Million Air Force SATOC Task Order: SPRINGFIELD, Va. -- Versar, Inc. (AMEX:VSR) announced today the United States Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency has awarded Versar a one year, $3.78 million contract to modify the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning HVAC system in an aircraft corrosion control facility at Robins Air Force Base, GA. The contract...; Tags: Air Force, Construction, Manufacturing, Versar Inc.; Research articles 2008-09-23
Letter: YOUR SHOUT - Battle of Britain remembered; SYDNEY GRAHAM: ON SUNDAY, September 21, the Newcastle Branch of the RAF Association will mark the 68th anniversary of The Battle of Britain and the 90th anniversary of the Royal Air Force with a large commemorative event in the city. Starting at noon there will be a service of thanksgiving in...; Tags: Air Force, Britain, Manufacturing; Research articles 2008-09-12
Aerospace & Defense News - Defense: Sep 8, 2008 Boeing Strategic airlift remains a key capability shortfall for the UK, despite the Ministry of Defence's recent completion of a six-aircraft purchase of Boeing's C-17, says one of the Royal Air Force's highest-ranking officers. Praising the performance of the UK's C-17s, the first four of...; Tags: aerospace, Air Force, aircraft, Boeing Co., Lockheed Martin Corp., Manufacturing, U.K.; Research articles 2008-09-08
Did man violate secrets law?: KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- A retired University of Tennessee professor accused of passing secrets from his work on a U.S. Air Force contract to two foreign graduate students testified Friday that he didn't break the law because he hadn't even proven that his research worked. J. Reece Roth, an...; Tags: Air Force, China, Government, HARDWARE, INTERNET, Manufacturing, Notebooks, prosecutor; Research articles 2008-08-30
Human error is causing most Predator crashes: MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. -- As the U.S. military scrambles to get more robotic warplanes like the Predator drone aloft, it is confronting an unexpected adversary: human error. The drones are prized by the Pentagon for their ability to provide reconnaissance imagery and close-air support to ground...; Tags: Air Force, aircraft, Manufacturing, training; Research articles 2008-08-26
Boeing considers exiting US Air Force tanker rebidding: WASHINGTON AFP — US aerospace giant Boeing said Friday it may exit the rebidding for a massive contract to build US Air Force aerial refueling tankers unless the Pentagon allows more time to rework its proposal. The Department of Defense DoD was forced in June to rebid the 35-billion-dollar...; Tags: Air Force, Boeing Co., Manufacturing, Northrop Grumman Corp., Pentagon; Research articles 2008-08-22
L-3 Awarded United Kingdom C-130 Contract: NEW YORK -- L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that its SPAR subsidiary has been awarded an $18 million contract by the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Royal Air Force to perform outer wing replacements on three C-130K aircraft. This win reflects L-3's commitment and increasing presence in the U.K. as...; Tags: Air Force, L-3 Communications Holdings Inc., Manufacturing, wing; Research articles 2008-08-19