Latest Aerial refueling Stories

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The American Helicopter Services & Aerial Firefighting Association (AHSAFA) disputes the claims by several member of Congress that multiple, next generation large air tankers could be deployed in wildland firefighting as early as this year, if recently announced contract awards by the US Forest Service (USFS) go unprotested. Neptune Aviation Services of Missoula, Montana, which failed to secure one of the multi-year contracts, has...

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The American Helicopter Services And Aerial Firefighting Association (AHSAFA) has cited significant airframe modification and operational issues, should the US Forest Service (USFS) pursue a proposal to acquire surplus C27J cargo aircraft for deployment as air tankers in wildland firefighting. Under the National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2013, up to 14 of the twin-engine, turboprop airplanes--built in Italy by Alenia--would be...

LAKELAND, Fla., Aug. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Draken International has signed an agreement with the New Zealand government to purchase eight (8) McDonnell Douglas A-4K Skyhawks as well as various other equipment and accessories. This successful transaction marks the end of a great chapter in New Zealand aviation history and the beginning of a great foundation for Draken International. Draken, recognizing the increasing demand from the defense contracting industry, intends to operate...

LOS ANGELES, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Systems Technology Inc. (STI) a leading Engineering and Aerospace Research and Development company, today announced the public release of Fused Reality®, one of the most ground-breaking and advanced technologies used in Military training and evaluation. Fused Reality® is a revolutionary mixed reality visual system that brings to life the fusion of augmented reality, virtualized training, haptics and gesture technologies. Fused Reality®...

MUKILTEO, Wash., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing (NYSE: BA) KC-46 Tanker program has completed a Preliminary Design Review (PDR) with the U.S. Air Force, a key milestone in the development of the next-generation aerial refueling tanker. The review, which began March 21 and ended April 27, demonstrated that the preliminary design of the KC-46A Tanker meets system requirements and establishes the basis for proceeding with detailed design. Boeing remains on plan to deliver...

ST. LOUIS, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) has completed delivery of the U.S. Navy's first aircraft acquired through the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G Multi-Year Procurement (MYP) III contract, ahead of schedule. Aircraft G-57, an EA-18G Growler, was the first of 148 F/A-18E/Fs and EA-18Gs that the Navy will purchase through the contract. The aircraft was delivered to the Navy on Jan. 26 and arrived at its home base at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island on Jan. 30. On...

MUKILTEO, Wash., Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing (NYSE: BA) KC-46 Tanker program today marked the first anniversary of receiving a U.S. Air Force contract to build the next-generation aerial refueling tanker, the KC-46A. Over the past year, the program has completed key milestones in support of the design and development phase on or ahead of schedule, and is now preparing for a Preliminary Design Review (PDR) in March. "The KC-46 program is on a good path. Boeing's...

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- /I/ITSEC, Booth #1101/ - Quantum3D, Inc., a leading provider of visual computing solutions for government and commercial applications, and CymSTAR LLC today announced its Boom Operator Weapons System Trainer (BOWST) aerial refueling simulator has been declared ready-for-training by the United States Air Force. This is the first KC-135R boom operator trainer to receive SIMCERT (Simulator Certification), allowing transfer of training...

MARIETTA, Ga., Sept. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] today delivered the first MC-130J Combat Shadow II to the United States Air Force's Special Operations Command (AFSOC). The aircraft was flown from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' facility to Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., by Lt. Gen. Eric E. Fiel, commander AFSOC. This aircraft is the first of 20 currently on order. "Today marks yet another milestone in improving the combat capabilities of Air Force Special Operations...

MARIETTA, Ga., Sept. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today delivered the first HC-130J Combat King II to the U.S. Air Force's Air Education and Training Command (AETC). The aircraft was flown from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' facility to Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., by Maj. Gen. Mark S. Solo, commander, 19th Air Force. Kirtland will be the main training base for both the new HC-130J and the MC130J Combat Shadow IIs being delivered to Air Force Special Operations...