Losing Streak Presents Challenge To Aerospace Giant
Boeing, the world's number two military contractor, lost another
US defense contract bid last week... adding to a recent, continuing
losing streak for the aerospace giant in the military market.
Bell Helicopter began modifications this month to the first of
27 OH-58D aircraft that are slated to enter the Kiowa Warrior
Safety Enhancement Program.
Says Boeing's Plane Offers Some Advantages... Minor Ones
In its latest salvo against American planemaker Boeing, on
Monday Northrop Grumman Corporation restated the US Air Force found
their bid to build the next generation of aerial refueling tankers
superior to Boeing's in four of the five most important selection
criteria.
Will Assist Pilots In Transition To Glass Cockpits
The Kadena AFB AeroClub has finalized an order for an ELITE
G500-G1K Advanced ATD equipped with the Garmin G1000 avionics suite
designed around the Diamond DA42 TwinStar. The trainer will be used
to train pilots in the use of new modern "glass" cockpits, and
prepare pilots for the multi-engine rating.
US Customs and Border Protection Caribbean Air and Marine Branch
reported Monday the seizure of approximately 528 pound of cocaine
worth just under $3.5 million in the Dominican Republic May 16.
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