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F-35 Fleet Surpasses 15,000 Flying HoursFort Worth TX (SPX) Apr 19, 2014 The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fleet recently surpassed 15,000 flight hours, marking a major milestone for the program. "Flying 15,000 hours itself demonstrates that the program is maturing, but what I think is even more impressive is the fact that operational F-35s accounted for more than half of those flight hours," said J.D. McFarlan, Lockheed Martin's vice president for F-35 Test and Verification. "While the fleet continues to train, we are actively flight testing the software and ... read more |
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 Upside-down planet reveals new method for studying binary star systems 45th Space Wing supports third SpaceX Launch for ISS Resupply mission China issues first assessment on space activities Robonaut from the ISS gets new legs for Easter Exoplanets Soon to Gleam in the Eye of NESSI Russia to Test Launch New Angara Rocket June 25 | .. |
 Malaysia, Australia in deal on black box custody: report Malaysia and Australia will sign a deal specifying who handles any wreckage from missing flight MH370 that may be recovered, including the crucial "black box" flight data recorders, local media reported Friday. ... more | .. |
 Germany asks U.S. for P-3C Orion upgrade Germany is seeking upgrades for its fleet of Lockheed Martin P-3C Orion aircraft through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program. ... more | .. |
 Gulfstream announces 60-plane deal for China Business jet maker Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. on Tuesday announced a deal to sell 60 aircraft to a Chinese leasing company, one of the largest orders in the US company's history. ... more | .. |
 Air Force receives first production lot JASSM-ER missiles The first production lot of extended range Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff missile, or JASSM-ER, has been delivered to the U.S. Air Force by Lockheed Martin. ... more |
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 IAI closer to producing F-35 wings Lockheed Martin and Israel Aerospace Industries say preparations to produce F-35 fighter wings in Israel are well underway. ... more | .. |
 Swiss voters set to sink Swedish jet fighter deal: poll Swiss voters are set to sink a massive defence deal with Swedish firm Saab to buy 22 fighter planes, an opinion poll showed Friday ahead of a referendum next month. ... more | .. |
 Navy approves Boeing combat vehicle for transport on V-22 Boeing reports its Phantom Badger combat vehicle has been approved by the U.S. Navy for transport aboard V-22 Osprey aircraft. ... more | .. |
 Rolls-Royce gets new contract for engine support The U.S. Department of Defense has given Rolls-Royce a contract worth more than $100 million to support engines powering U.S. Navy training aircraft. ... more |
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 Scorpion completes first 50 hours of flight testing A new light attack and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft under development by Textron AirLand LLC has completed 50 hours of flight testing. ... more | .. |
 Boeing Phantom Badger Certified for V-22 Transport After a series of successful tests, the U.S. Navy last month certified that the Boeing Phantom Badger combat support vehicle can be transported inside a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. That is anoth ... more | .. |
 Kelly Aviation Center is Now Lockheed Martin Commercial Engine Solutions Kelly Aviation Center, a leading provider of aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul for international commercial and military customers, has changed its name to Lockheed Martin Commercial ... more | .. |
Hunt for black box signals zeroes in on 'final resting place' The hunt for more black box "pings" from missing Malaysian airliner MH370 was narrowing Thursday to a specific patch of remote ocean after two more signals were detected. ... more |
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 Lockheed Martin delivers F-16 to Oman The first of 12 F-16C/D Block 50 Fighting Falcons ordered by the Sultanate of Oman has been delivered by Lockheed Martin. ... more | .. |
 Elusive 'pings' keep MH370 search in limbo Ships listening for undersea signals from Flight MH370 have failed to detect any more "pings" and will spend several more days trying to pinpoint a crash site before a mini-sub is launched to scour the seabed, searchers said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 STRATXX Airship Broadcasts Digital TV Radio Over 100km of Land Stratxx Holding AG has recently announced that it has launched a new tethered Airship: the "X-Tower". The airship is designed to carry telecommunications and broadcast payloads. The team recen ... more | .. |
 Saab tests new sensor for Gripen fighters A new infrared sensor for integration onto Saab's Gripen E fighters has successfully completed its first flight, the company reports. ... more |
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 Better thermal-imaging lens from waste sulfur Wireless power transfer achieved at 5-meter distance Surprising material could play role in saving energy Study casts doubt on climate benefit of biofuels from corn residue Research Underway For Companion Plants To PV Thinnest feasible membrane produced | .. |
Malaysia Airlines has 'work to do' fixing image: CEO Malaysia Airlines, which was already haemorrhaging cash in the face of intense competition, has "got a lot of work to do" recovering from the disappearance of MH370, its CEO said Monday. ... more | .. |
 Fleet Complete! A U.S. Air Force crew ferried the 18th C-5M Super Galaxy to Dover Air Force Base, Del., yesterday from the Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] facilities here. Aircraft 87-0040 was flown by Lieutenant ... more | .. |
 Air Force contracts for financial system IT support Key financial systems used by the U.S. Air Force Material Command are to receive sustainment support services from Array Information Technology Inc. ... more | .. |
 Team 21 Submits Bid for Future Australian Pilot Training System Lockheed Martin Australia and Pilatus Aircraft, supported by Hawker Pacific, have jointly launched a bid to provide a new pilot training system for the Australian Defence Force. The consortium ... more |
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 Australia probes 'encouraging' signals in MH370 hunt Ships searching the vast Indian Ocean for a Malaysian airliner have detected three separate underwater signals, and more ships and planes were diverted Sunday to investigate whether they could have come from its "black box". ... more | .. |
 Rockwell Collins to manufacture F-35 components in Australia Rockwell Collins is expanding the manufacture of optical assemblies for use on F-35 Lightning II aircraft to include production work in Australia. ... more | .. |
 Philippines buying new helicopters Eight 412EP aircraft are being supplied to the Philippine military by Bell Helicopters in a deal financed by the Canadian Commercial Corporation. ... more | .. |
 Philippines orders Korean jet fighters The Philippine Air Force bolstering its fleet of jet fighters amid continuing tensions with China over disputed territory has been confirmed. ... more |
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