Engine Delivers More Power, Improves Fuel Efficiency
The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense (MOD) will purchase the
Honeywell 55-L-714A engine and spares, valued at approximately $185
million, to retrofit their fleet of Chinook helicopters. Honeywell
announced the move Wednesday.
Boeing said Thursday that a B-1 bomber upgraded with the Fully
Integrated Data Link (FIDL)successfully completed the first flight
late in July. This upgrade includes new processors, color displays
and communications architecture.
Approved For Use Aboard All Aircraft Transporting Supplies For
Defense
The U.S. Air Force has approved usage of Savi Technology's RFID
asset tracking and security devices aboard all sizes and
classifications of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft -
government, commercial, passenger or cargo - that transport
supplies for the U.S. Department of Defense.
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