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August 08, 2011

Bell Boeing Submits V-22 Osprey Multiyear II Contract Proposal

Proposal Would Extend Aircraft's Production At Least Through 2019

The Bell Boeing V-22 Program has submitted its proposal to the U.S. Navy for a second multiyear procurement (MYP II) contract for the production and delivery of V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. The five-year, fixed-price incentive proposal presented Thursday would provide the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) with the full complement of Ospreys outlined in the Department of Defense program of record and yield double-digit percentage savings over a single-year procurement strategy.

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First Advanced F-16s Delivered to Royal Moroccan Air Force

U.S. Government, Lockheed Martin Provide "Comprehensive Package"

The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) unveiled the first four of 24 Lockheed Martin F-16 aircraft in a ceremony Thursday at Ben Guerrir Air Base in Morocco. Senior representatives from the Moroccan and U.S. governments and air forces were present for the historic event.

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USCG Takes Delivery Of 12th HC-144A Ocean Sentry

New Aircraft To Initially Fly Patrol From Mobile, AL

The 12th HC-144A Ocean Sentry maritime patrol aircraft has been delivered to Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center Elizabeth City, NC, according to prime contractor EADS North America. The aircraft arrived August 3, and will next pass to the Coast Guard’s Aviation Training Center in Mobile, AL, to begin operational patrols.

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Modification Of Russian Helicopters for Iraq Completed

Twenty-Two Aircraft Delivered For Use By Iraqi Armed Forces

Modifications on 22 Russian Mi-17 Helicopters for use by the Air Force of Iraq have been completed under a 2007 U.S. Army contract, according to contractor ARINC Engineering services. The final two aircraft were handed over to Iraqi representatives in Taji, Iraq on June 15, six weeks ahead of schedule. Last year, ARINC Engineering Services completed a similar upgrade of 10 Mi-17 Helicopters for the Air Force of Afghanistan. Most of the modification work on both programs was performed in UAE.

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PA National Guardsman Recognized Nationally By USAF

ANG Staff Sergeant Selected As One Of A Dozen 'Airmen Of The Year'

Pennsylvania Air National Guard Staff Sgt. John C. Norris has been selected as one of the U.S. Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. Norris, 27, of Etters, York County, and the other airmen will be honored in September during the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition in Washington, D.C. 

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Singapore Signs Contract For Unmanned Aerial Target Drones

Composite Engineering To Provide The Aircraft In A "Multi-Million Dollar" Deal

The Government of the Republic of Singapore has entered into a multi-million dollar contract with Composite Engineering to supply High Speed Aerial Target Drones to the Ministry of Defence of Singapore. In addition to delivering the BQM-167Xi target drones, the contract will encompass all requisite Ground Support Equipment, Training, Logistics support and spares.

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Aero-TV: Salute To Veterans -- Veterans Parade at AirVenture 2011

There Are Never Enough Opportunities To Thank Those Who Served -- Even At Oshkosh!

The folks who tend to flock to Oshkosh are some of the most patriotic we know... and when Oshkosh gets even more patriotic than normal, it is a site to behold... this year was NO exception. As part of this year's event, 'The Big O' hosted its own celebration of the Centennial of Naval Aviation -- featuring the largest collection of naval aircraft spanning all eras ever assembled in one location, plus many of the veterans who flew them, as part of its Tier 1 event status from the US Navy for the year-long centennial festivities. Featured naval aircraft were parked on ConocoPhillips P

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