Northrop Grumman announced Tuesday it has submitted its proposal
to the US Air Force for the KC-135 Tanker Replacement Program, KC-X
-- two days before the required proposal due date of April 12,
2007.
Provides HUD Imagery, Tactical Information To F-35 Pilots
Aero-News has learned a Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS)
made by Vision Systems International, LLC (VSI) recently flew for
the first time on an F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. It was
worn by Lockheed Martin's Jon Beesley, who piloted the advanced
fighter.
In an effort to raise public awareness of the Atlantic hurricane
threat, NOAA National Hurricane Center Director Bill Proenza and
Senior Hurricane Specialist Lixion Avila, Ph.D. will take
"Hurricane Hunter" Hercules on a six-day, six-city tour of the
Caribbean region.
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