ConnectivityRussian Companies Order Boeing AnalytX Solutions Boeing has three new orders for Boeing AnalytX-based digital solutions from Russian companies, the Chicago-based manufacturer said at MRO Russia & CIS in Moscow. S7 Technics, Pobeda and Ultair will all use…
MilitaryBoeing to Refresh Super Hornets for US Navy The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a contract worth up to $73 million to modernize the F/A-18 Super Hornet. The refresh is expected to add 50% to the fighter’s flight hours, from…
CommercialBoeing Enlists Oerlikon for 3-D-Printed Plane Parts Boeing says it has around 50,000 parts flying today that were created via 3-D printing. Through a five-year pact with Swiss technology group Oerlikon, it hopes to increase that number. 3-D printing,…
CommercialBoeing Gets FAA Certification for 737 MAX 9 The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is certified for commercial service thanks to an amended type certificate granted by the FAA, Boeing has announced. The 737 MAX 9 raises capacity compared to the…
ConnectivityAir Esurfing Taps Astronics for Chinese Connectivity STC Contract Astronics Corp. will equip up to 300 Airbus A320s and Boeing 737s for Chinese airlines, developing an STC for antennae and a Validation STC for the cabin distribution system as part of…
MilitaryGeneral Atomics Opens Up About its MQ-25 Submission General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has revealed information on its entry to the U.S. Navy’s call for submissions for an MQ-25A Stingray unmanned aerial tanker, including a plethora of partnerships. GA-ASI…
CommercialOn Boeing's Behalf, Triumph Set to Provide Service Support in Asia Boeing has chosen the Thailand-based Triumph Aviation Services Asia to inspect, re-certify and repair its jets in the Asia-Pacific region. The subsidiary Triumph Group, headquartered in Pennsylvania, will also supply 777 thrust…
ATM ModernizationWhat Will Airplane Data Comms Look Like in the Future? Data communications has been introduced domestically in both the U.S. and European Union (EU). Due to differing requirements and operational needs and the availability of different data communications technologies with existing fleets…
ConnectivityBoeing Signs Services Deals Worth Nearly $1 Billion Boeing has taken orders for services valued at more than $900 million, the company said today at the Singapore Airshow. Some of that newly announced total comes from the Asia-Pacific region, including…
MilitaryF-15E Ready for Armament Upgrade courtesy of Lockheed Martin The extended range version of the AGM-158 joint air-to-surface standoff missile developed by Lockheed Martin has achieved full operational capability on the F-15E Strike Eagle, the company announced, making it the first…