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Headlines of: Thursday 26 July, 2007
UK strengthens JSF commitment with aircraft carrier deal
Posted on: Thu Jul 26th, 2007 | Flight Global
The UK's acquisition of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has moved a step closer to reality, with the Ministry of Defence having given its so-called Main Gate approval for the construction of two Future Aircraft Carriers (CVF) worth up to 3.9 billion Pounds ($8 billion).
Posted on: Thu Jul 26th, 2007 | Flight Global
The UK's acquisition of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has moved a step closer to reality, with the Ministry of Defence having given its so-called Main Gate approval for the construction of two Future Aircraft Carriers (CVF) worth up to 3.9 billion Pounds ($8 billion).
Alenia Delivers Third C-27J Spartan to Italian Air Force
Posted on: Thu Jul 26th, 2007 | alenia-aeronautica.it
Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, has delivered the third C-27J tactical transport aircraft to the Italian Air Force. The ItAF have ordered 12 of the twin-engine aircraft, seven of which will be in service by the year end.
Posted on: Thu Jul 26th, 2007 | alenia-aeronautica.it
Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, has delivered the third C-27J tactical transport aircraft to the Italian Air Force. The ItAF have ordered 12 of the twin-engine aircraft, seven of which will be in service by the year end.
Boeing Flies Blended Wing Body Research Aircraft
Posted on: Thu Jul 26th, 2007 | Boeing
CHICAGO, July 26, 2007 -- The innovative Boeing [NYSE: BA] Blended Wing Body (BWB) research aircraft -- designated the X-48B -- flew for the first time last week at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
Posted on: Thu Jul 26th, 2007 | Boeing
CHICAGO, July 26, 2007 -- The innovative Boeing [NYSE: BA] Blended Wing Body (BWB) research aircraft -- designated the X-48B -- flew for the first time last week at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
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