Boeing and Red 6 have successfully integrated and flown augmented reality (AR) in a TA-4J tactical aircraft as a precursor to integrating and testing the system in a T-7 advanced trainer. Boeing and Red 6 announced an agreement last September to integrate Red 6’s Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) …
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The United Arab Emirates recently welcomed its first Boeing-built AH-64E Apache attack helicopter, along with spare parts, training services and maintenance support. The milestone reinforces Boeing’s partnership with the UAE, which has operated the Apache, starting with the A-model, since the 1990s. Catch up quick: In 2018 and 2019, Boeing …
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The Republic of Indonesia and Boeing shared their commitment to finalize the sale of 24 F-15EX aircraft to Indonesia, subject to U.S. government approval, during a visit of Indonesia’s Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto to the United States. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by Air Vice Marshal …
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Boeing received a contract modification Friday to produce an additional 21 AH-64E Apaches for the U.S. Army and an international customer. This award, by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), is a modification to the multiyear contract awarded to Boeing in March 2023, bringing the new total of Apaches to produce under …
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The first flight by a United States Air Force’s (USAF) pilot of a T-7A advanced jet trainer built during the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase took place on June 28 from St. Louis, USA. The 63-minute flight by the USAF test pilot Maj. Bryce Turner, 416th Flight Test Squadron …
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The Pentagon announced on Thursday that the U.S. State Department has given its approval for the sale of F-35 fighter jets, munitions, and associated equipment to the Czech Republic. The deal, which is valued at up to $5.62 billion, has been notified to Congress by the Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation …
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Boeing will showcase its market-leading aerospace and defense portfolio at the 2023 Paris Air Show, including highly efficient commercial jets, critical defense platforms, customer-focused services and innovative autonomous technologies. The 737-10, the largest member of the MAX family, will join the new 777-9 in the show’s flying display, while Boeing …
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Amideast/UAE, Boeing and the U.S. Mission to the UAE have proudly marked the graduation of 48 students who have successfully completed the STEM Ambassadors program in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The program launched in January 2023, culminated in a graduation ceremony held on May 19, 2023 in Dubai. The …
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HAVELSAN, the sole simulator manufacturer in Türkiye, recently achieved Level D certification under European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations for its Boeing B737 MAX Full Flight Simulator (FFS) operated by Turkish Airlines. This certification is a significant milestone for HAVELSAN, highlighting its expertise and commitment to providing top-quality training tools …
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Boeing will begin production on the first 13 MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, following the award of a $285 million U.S. Air Force contract for aircraft, sustainment and support services. “Advancing the program from testing and evaluation to production is a major step toward entering the MH-139 into service and providing …
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