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Centre Setup and Expansion Collins Aerospace opens USD 18 Mn wind tunnel test facility in Rockford The wind tunnel is designed to streamline Collins’ Ram Air Turbine testing and certification process for the company’s airframer customers. The wind tunnel is the third test facility at the company’s Rockford campus but the first to be built locally in more than 20 years. Read More>> Boeing reveals first of new innovative defense factories The new facility in Mesa, Ariz., will be a secure production facility operated by Phantom Works, BDS’ proprietary research, development and prototyping division. The construction phase of the 155,000-square-foot facility is now complete, and the center is expected to be fully operational this fall. Read More>>Deals AML3D expands 3D printing contract with Boeing AML3D has agreed to expand its purchase contract with Boeing to include the next phase of additively manufactured aluminium test parts in the form of prototype components. The extended purchase contract is strategically important as it moves AML3D towards embedding into Boeing’s supply chain. Read More>> Spirit AeroSystems selected by Boeing to replace KC-135 horizontal stabilizers The contract is for an initial 34 horizontal stabilizer kits. Spirit will support in extending the life of the KC-135R through at least 2040, utilizing its advanced assembly capabilities, including determinant assembly. Read More>> US Army orders more ground radios from Collins Aerospace The US Army has placed a second full-rate production order with Collins Aerospace for AN/PRC-162 ground radios for its Handheld, Manpack, and Small Form Fit (HMS) program. The AN/PRC-162 is part of Collins Aerospace’s TruNet two-channel networked communications ground radio family. Read More>>Merger and Acquisition Meggitt takeover by Parker-Hannifin approved by UK court The acquisition expands Parker-Hannifin’s presence in the UK, positioning it well to provide a broader suite of aircraft solutions and aeroengine components and systems. The acquisition is aligned with Parker-Hannifin’s Win Strategy, which focuses on innovation, strategic positioning, distribution growth, and incentive plan changes to drive organic growth. Read More>>Partnerships Hughes partners with ISRO; launches 1st HTS Service The main motive for launching this satellite was to provide high-speed broadband service to locations on the outskirts, specifically from the regions of Leh and Ladakh to the northern part of India. The service will also assist the Indian Army and paramilitary forces patrolling the Line of Control and other remote regions. Read More>>Executive Movement Lockheed Martin names Tim Cahill as Missiles and Fire Control’s Executive Vice President Cahill is currently senior vice president of Lockheed Martin’s Global Business Development & Strategy, where he brought integrated solutions to our customers and established comprehensive growth-enabling strategies across the enterprise. Read More>>Financial and Market Activity AeroVironment (AVAV) reports loss in Q1; sales improve Y/Y The company’s net sales improved 7% year over year to USD 108.5 Mn in the reported quarter, primarily driven by an increase in service revenues of USD 2.6 Mn and product sales of USD 4.9 Mn. The year-over-year improvement can be attributed to a decrease in SG&A expenses and an increase in the gross margin in the quarter under review. Read More>>
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