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YUMA, Ariz., Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MARINE CORPS AIR STATION -- Pratt & Whitney, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), joined today with other industry partners to celebrate and offer congratulations to the United States Marine Corps for the official stand-up and re-designation of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, the world's first operational squadron to fly the F-35B Lightning II aircraft. During a ceremony today at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz.,...
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Two military aircraft produced by Boeing [NYSE: BA] - the F-15E Eagle and the F/A-18E Super Hornet - now are equipped to train in an environment that puts them at odds against real aircraft and computer-generated enemy threats at the same time. Under a $6.3 million, three-year contract with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Boeing is developing these simulation capabilities for both the U.S. Air Force F-15E and the U.S. Navy...
DALLAS, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As of today, more than 98 percent of our sites are up and running across the region impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Nearly 95 percent of our cell sites across New York City including in Manhattan are up and running. SOURCE AT&T Inc.
CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) announced today deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the third quarter of 2012. Major program deliveries during the third quarter were as follows: Major Programs 3rd Quarter Year-to- Date 2012 2012 ---...
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ATK (NYSE: ATK) has been awarded a $71 million contract for the full-rate production of the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM). The contract, awarded by the U.S. Navy, provides for the production of operational missiles for the Navy and the Government of Italy, as well as training missile systems for the Navy, and all related supplies and services necessary for manufacturing, sparing, and fleet deployment. The AARGM...
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] today announced its media briefing schedule for the 2012 Air Force Association (AFA) Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Journalists can obtain additional program information at www.lockheedmartin.com/afa and Twitter. Tuesday, Sept. 18Location: Gaylord Conference Room, National Harbor 13 10:00 a.m. - LRASM:...
BEX, Switzerland, Sept. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a celebration of Aviation, Yves "Jetman" Rossy took to the skies with fellow "Breitling Flyer" pilot, Nigel Lamb in the renowned Spitfire MH434. In this unique close-formation flight, the British iconic aircraft offered a stark contrast to the futuristic Jetwing, the cutting edge of Swiss innovation. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120907/LA70562-a) (Photo:...
SYLMAR, Calif., Aug. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Inline Distributing Company- http://www.inlineco.com/ deployed their recently unveiled 53 foot Disaster Response Units in response to the damage from Hurricane Isaac. The Disaster Recovery Units serve as fully mobile warehouses, stocked with satellite phones, computer systems, on-board generators and interior/exterior lights. The units have equipment including wet/dry hepa vacuums, portable carpet dryers and blowers, dehumidifiers,...
POINT MUGU SEA TEST RANGE, Calif., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Navy has begun integrated testing (IT) of Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) C-1. During its first flight in IT, the JSOW C-1 was retargeted to strike a large moving ship target. "This flight test further demonstrates that JSOW C-1 can receive third party target updates in-flight, retarget after release, and strike a precise point on a moving ship using the weapon's autonomous...
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM (PCAM) welcomes Navy, Marine and Air Force front line fighter jets to an already stellar air show line-up of performers. The air show will be held at the Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport, Santa Rosa, CA on August 18-19, 2012. The F/A-18 Super Hornet Demonstration Team from Lemoore NAS will thrill the crowd with their demonstration showing its tactical power, maneuverability, high...
