Boeing Introduces New Unmanned System For Global Defense Customers
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DefenceTalkMELBOURNE, Australia: Boeing has introduced its newest unmanned platform, the Boeing Airpower Teaming System. Designed for global defense customers by Boeing Australia, it is the company’s largest investment in a new unmanned aircraft program outside the United States. The aircraft will complement and extend airborne missions through smart teaming with existing military aircraft. A model […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-introduces-new-unmanned-system-for-global-defense-customers-72142/
Brazil government not looking to interrupt Embraer-Boeing tie-up
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DefenceTalkThe Brazilian government is not poised to interrupt plans for a tie-up between national planemaker Embraer and US giant Boeing, a senior official said Monday, days after President Jair Bolsonaro expressed wariness over the venture. The government “is not thinking of interrupting this negotiation,” Augusto Heleno, secretary for institutional security, said after accompanying Bolsonaro to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/brazil-government-not-looking-to-interrupt-embraer-boeing-tie-up-72011/
Brazil court suspends Boeing-Embraer tie-up
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DefenceTalkA Brazilian federal court on Thursday suspended a proposed $4.75 billion tie-up between US aerospace giant Boeing and the civilian business of Brazilian plane-maker Embraer pending the government of president-elect Jair Bolsonaro taking office. The Sao Paulo court said it was it was taking action to avoid “possible concrete acts” being taken on the aviation […]https://www.defencetalk.com/brazil-court-suspends-boeing-embraer-tie-up-71970/
Canada to accept bid from Boeing for new fighter jets
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DefenceTalkCanada said Thursday it was allowing Boeing to submit a bid to replace the country’s aging F-18 fleet, after an earlier trade dispute between the American manufacturer and Ottawa. The announcement came a month after the US International Trade Commission rejected a complaint filed by Boeing against its Canadian rival Bombardier, demanding nearly 300 percent […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-to-accept-bid-from-boeing-for-new-fighter-jets-71501/
Boeing Unveils New Unmanned Cargo Air Vehicle Prototype
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DefenceTalkBoeing today unveiled a new unmanned electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) cargo air vehicle (CAV) prototype that will be used to test and evolve Boeing’s autonomy technology for future aerospace vehicles. It is designed to transport a payload up to 500 pounds for possible future cargo and logistics applications. “This flying cargo air vehicle represents another major […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-unveils-new-unmanned-cargo-air-vehicle-prototype-71056/
Boeing KC-46A Tanker for U.S. Air Force Completes First Flight
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DefenceTalkThe first Boeing [NYSE: BA] KC-46A tanker that will be delivered to the U.S. Air Force next year successfully completed its first flight and airborne tests today, taking off from Paine Field at 10:32 a.m. PST and landing approximately three-and-one-half hours later. “Today’s flight is another milestone for the Air Force/Boeing team and helps move […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-kc-46a-tanker-for-u-s-air-force-completes-first-flight-70967/
India clears $650 mn Boeing army chopper deal
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DefenceTalkIndia approved a $650 million purchase of six attack choppers Thursday from US aviation giant Boeing, officials said, as it boosts its military might amid border tensions with China and Pakistan. The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), which approves big-ticket purchases, gave the green light to acquire six additional Apache helicopters after 22 were bought as […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-clears-650-mn-boeing-army-chopper-deal-70287/
$2.2 Billion Boeing Contract Funds P-8 Aircraft for U.S., Australia and U.K.
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DefenceTalkBoeing the U.S. Navy, the Royal Australian Air Force and the United Kingdom Royal Air Force will continue modernizing global maritime patrol capabilities through a $2.2 billion contract awarded March 30 for at least 17 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The agreement also includes options for 32 additional aircraft, as well as money for long-lead parts for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/2-2-billion-boeing-contract-funds-p-8-aircraft-for-u-s-australia-and-u-k-69660/
Boeing workers in South Carolina reject union
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DefenceTalkBoeing workers in South Carolina voted down union representation, handing a victory to the aerospace giant in a US region historically hostile to organized labor. Boeing said in a news release that 74 percent of the 2,828 votes cast supported the company and rejected the overtures of representation by the International Association of Machinists and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-workers-in-south-carolina-reject-union-69156/
Boeing Awarded $2.1B for Third KC-46A Tanker Production Lot
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DefenceTalkThe U.S. Air Force today awarded Boeing $2.1 billion for 15 KC-46A tanker aircraft, spare engines and wing air refueling pod kits. This order is the third low-rate initial production lot for Boeing. The first two came in August 2016 and included seven and 12 planes, respectively, as well as spare parts. Boeing plans to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/boeing-awarded-2-1b-for-third-kc-46a-tanker-production-lot-68938/