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January 05, 2012

Air Force Places Super Tucano Project On Hold

Temporary Stop Work Order Issued In Light Of HBC Legal Challenge

The Air Force had announced last week that the Super Tucano had been selected as its Light Air Support aircraft, and would be built at Jacksonville International Airport in Northeast Florida. Embraer has partnered with Sierra Nevada Corporation to build the airplane. But the $355 million contract for 20 airplanes, pilot training and support was put on hold Wednesday due to pending litigation brought by Hawker Beechcraft.

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Unnamed Customer In The Americas To Acquire Hermes 900 UAS

Elbit Systems Awarded Contract Valued At Approximately $50 Million

A contract valued at approximately $50 million has been awarded to Elbit systems to supply Hermes 900 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to a governmental office of a country in the Americas. The UAS will be operated in a variety of perimeter security missions.

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'Fly Marines' Set For Year-Long Run At NASM

Exhibit Coincides With Marine Aviation Centennial Celebration

A temporary exhibition at the National Air and Space Museum (NASM) is set to open for a year-long run on Jan. 14. Presented in partnership with the National Museum of the Marine Corps, "Fly Marines! The Centennial of Marine Corps Aviation: 1912-2012" observes the 100th anniversary of the birth of Marine Aviation.

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Columbia Helicopters Finds Ways To Grow

Maintenance Contracts Part Of Success Through Recession

The helicopter industry in general has weathered the recession better than the fixed-wing side, in part because of continued military spending. But Columbia Helicopters, based in Aurora, OR, has also found new ways to make money, and reports growth and a boost in employment as a result.

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Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center Awards $22 Million Contract To SAIC

Company To Provide Instrument Landing System Modernization Services In Support Of The U.S. Air Force

A prime contract to provide Instrument Landing System (ILS) modernization services in support of the U.S. Air Force (USAF) from the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC) has been awarded to Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). The contract has a one year base period of performance, four one-year options, and a total contract value of more than $22 million, if all options are exercised.

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Boeing To Close Wichita Facility By The End Of 2013

Defense Budget Reductions, Limited Opportunities For New Work And Competitive Cost Structure Driving Need To Close Facility

Boeing said Wednesday that the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) facility in Wichita will close by the end of 2013. The Wichita facility currently employs more than 2,160 people. "The decision to close our Wichita facility was difficult but ultimately was based on a thorough study of the current and future market environment and our ability to remain competitive while meeting our customers' needs with the best and most affordable solutions," said Mark Bass, vice president and general manager for BDS' Maintenance, Modifications & Upgrades division.

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