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October 09, 2009

Boeing AH-6i Light Attack/Recon Helo Makes 1st Flight

Prototype Design Began Just 7 Months Ago

Boeing said Thursday that the AH-6i light attack/reconnaissance helicopter successfully completed its first flight on September 16, seven months after the company started work on the prototype aircraft. The flight lasted 36-minutes at the Boeing Rotorcraft Systems facility in Mesa, Arizona.

Weapons Systems Can No Longer Be Designed For "Niche Capability"

Future U.S. military weapons are going to have to be relevant, adaptable and affordable, the nation's second highest-ranking military officer told defense contractors here today. Gone are the days of spending millions of dollars on technology and equipment that is all but obsolete by the time it is fielded to troops.

Aerojet Developing New ICBM Motors Through An Air Force Contract

Aerojet and the U.S. Air Force successfully conducted a full-scale, full-duration static test of Aerojet's Advanced Second Stage (A2S) motor, reporting that all test objectives were fully achieved.

Full Cockpit View, Other Aircraft Information In Helmet Display

The U.S. Army has awarded Raytheon a $13 million contract to develop additional sensor prototypes for the Advanced Distributed Aperture System, which gives helicopter pilots 360-degree situational awareness.

One Of Five "Snap-On" Payloads For Hand-Launched UAS

Lockheed Martin says it recently completed a successful test of a new infrared sensor turret aboard its Desert Hawk III Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), marking the first time a small UAS has flown with a 360-degree infrared sensor.

Educational Director, Larry Wood, Chronicles the Museum’s History

Nestled in McMinnville, Oregon, the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is a living testament to both aviation advancement and human achievement. The museum currently owns 105 aircraft, as well as extensive artifact, research, and archive collections. Over 300 dedicated volunteers share not only the aircrafts’ educational background, but also a wealth of personal aviation stories and experiences with visiting crowds. In addition, the museum supports its own volunteer-staffed restoration shop that has accomplished such projects as the incredible ‘Spruce Goose’ restoration now proudly displayed at the museum.

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Navy's First Flying Helo Warrant Boards USS Bataan

New Pilot Was A Rescue Swimmer Who "Wanted To Change Seats"

When Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Michael Adams reported to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22, and embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) in June, he became the first CWO helicopter pilot to complete his training and begin living his dream as a pilot in an operational environment.

Composite And Titanium In Wing Component Increases Strength And Saves Weight

Lockheed Martin has selected Stork Fokker to produce the flaperons for the F-35 Lightning II. The contract extends from 2009 to the end of 2014 with an estimated value of $200 million. The order could exceed US $1.0 billion over the life of the program.