Etiqueta: Boeing
Boeing advances in the construction of the first prototype of the new AEW&C E-7 Wedgetail for the U.S. Air Force
As part of the program aimed at replacing the current U.S. Air Force (USAF) AEW&C E-3 Sentry aircraft with the new E-7 Wedgetail, Boeing is progressing in the construction of the first of two new prototypes intended to be acquired by the United States...
Boeing delivers sixth MH-139A production helicopter to the U.S. Air Force
Late last week, Boeing reported the delivery of the sixth MH-139A Grey Wolf production helicopter to the U.S. Air Force. The helicopter was built at the company’s facility in Philadelphia and, according to Boeing’s official statement, will join the 341st Missile Wing at Malmstrom...
The U.S. Army orders the purchase of three additional CH-47F Block II helicopters from Boeing for $135 million
Within the framework of strengthening its heavy transport capacity through rotary-wing means, the United States Army has ordered the purchase of three additional CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters. The contract awarded to Boeing for a value of USD 135 million will correspond to Production...
For $2.38 billion, the U.S. Air Force confirms the purchase of 15 new KC-46A Pegasus refueling aircraft
The U.S. Air Force's (USAF) fleet of new KC-46A Pegasus refueling aircraft continues to expand. Recently, Boeing confirmed it will manufacture 15 new refueling aircraft for a total value of $2.38 billion.
Currently, as part of the necessary replacement of its KC-135 Stratotankers, the USAF...
For $6.5 billion, the U.S. authorizes the sale of a modernization package for the South Korean Air Force’s F-15K fighters
The United States government has recently authorized the potential sale of a modernization package for the South Korean Air Force’s F-15K fighter jets (ROKAF), amounting to $6.2 billion. The objective is to upgrade the Slam Eagles and provide related logistical support elements. This was...
Boeing delivers the first production MH-139A to the U.S. Air Force for the custody of ballistic missile facilities
On the 5th of August, Boeing delivered the first production MH-139A Grey Wolf to the United States Air Force (USAF), which will be used for the security of ballistic missile installations. This is the first unit in a series of thirteen included in a...
Boeing and the U.S. Air Force are close to reaching an agreement for the production of the first E-7 Wedgetail
This weekend, during a press conference, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Secretary Frank Kendall stated to local media that an agreement with Boeing to advance the construction of the first rapid prototype E-7 Wedgetail is close to being finalized. The goal is to resolve...
With the latest two deliveries, the U.S. Air Force now has a fleet of 84 KC-46A Pegasus refueling aircraft
Boeing's recent delivery of two KC-46A Pegasus aircraft to the United States Air Force (USAF) brings their total fleet to 84 new aerial refueling planes, according to information shared on the aerospace company's social media platforms. This delivery marks another milestone in the ongoing...