DEFENSE

Boeing Assembling First Block II Chinook - Aviation International News

The first Block II aircraft is expected to be completed in 2019, with flight testing scheduled shortly thereafter. First delivery is expected in 2023.

Quickstep lands C-130J contract extension - Defence Connect

The contract extension builds on an existing contract with Lockheed Martin to provide wing flaps for the C‐130J/LM‐100J aircraft through to end‐2019.

Colorado Springs airmen battle flames from LA to Canadian border - Colorado Springs Gazette

From Los Angeles to the Canadian border, Colorado Springs airmen continue to battle wildfires that have blackened more than 2 million acres in the ...

US Coast Guard receives Super Hercules aircraft in fleet upgrade - Defense News

The Kodiak Daily Mirror reports the HC-130J Super Hercules landed at Air Station ... The military aircraftserves multiple functions, including use in ...

Leidos Awarded $620M Air Force Contract for F-16 Avionics Support - Washington Exec

The company will serve as a product support integrator for the F-16 avionics shops that perform maintenance on the fighter aircraft's electronics ...

All KC-10 Extender Refueling Aircraft Affected by Slide-Raft Issue: Air Force - Military.com

"Upon completion of the investigation, we'll be able to provide more info as to how many aircraft require targeted maintenance and how long that ...

Japan gets first female fighter pilot inspired by 'Top Gun' - CNN

"Ever since I saw the movie 'Top Gun' when I was in primary school, I have always admired fighter jet pilots," Matsushima told reporters Thursday.

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Delayed Engine Supplies Cited for Slower Jet Deliveries - American Machinist

The problem is somewhat more acute for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, according to analysts, because the 737 MAX uses the LEAP-1B engine ...

Air New Zealand expects 787-9 engine checks to be completed in 12 months - Australian Aviation

In the meantime, the airline plans to dry lease three widebody aircraft as cover for grounded 787s awaiting engine checks alongside schedule ...

PBExpo Announces Delta TechOps as Keynote Speaker at 2nd Annual Conference - Markets Insider

-- PBExpo, presented by PartsBase, a revolutionary aviation, aerospace, and defense ...

Honeywell introduces testing services for aerospace and defense manufacturers - Intelligent Aerospace

-- Honeywell has announced new services for commercial and defense aerospace manufacturers, allowing them to utilize its Engineering ...

Delta Unveils New Engine Repair Shop - MRO Network

The hangar will repair engine types including the Trent XWB and Trent 1000 on aircraft operated by Delta Air Lines as well as third-party aircraft ...

Aviation company lands incentives to expand - Highland Community News

Unical Aviation Inc., one of the San Bernardino International Airport's largest ... creating more room to park planes, said Director Aviation Mark Gibbs.

STS Aviation Group Forms New Division; Launches Itself into the Ground Support Equipment - Aviation Pros

.... to offering cost-competitive maintenance, refurbishment, spare parts and warranty services to the aircraftground support equipment market.