T-7A trainer jet’s “real-as-it-gets” flight simulator enters production

Boeing has begun production of the “real-as-it-gets” ground-based training system (GBTS) flight simulator of the US Air Force’s new T-7A Red Hawk training jet. For immersive realism, each unit features dynamic motion seats and the Boeing Constant Resol… Continue reading T-7A trainer jet’s “real-as-it-gets” flight simulator enters production

General Atomics and Boeing team up on high-energy laser weapon

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) and Boeing have entered into a partnership to develop a scalable 100 kW to 250 kW-class High Energy Laser (HEL) weapon system for air and missile defenses.Continue ReadingCategory: Military, TechnologyTa… Continue reading General Atomics and Boeing team up on high-energy laser weapon

Boeing to develop supersonic ramjet missile demonstrator for US Navy

Boeing has been awarded a US$30-million contract to develop a supersonic ramjet missile demonstrator in cooperation with the US Navy’s Air Warfare Center Weapons Division. The Supersonic Propulsion Enabled Advanced Ramjet (SPEAR) flight demonstrator wi… Continue reading Boeing to develop supersonic ramjet missile demonstrator for US Navy

Boeing and US Space Force developing advanced communication satellites

Boeing and the US Space Force have completed the first major engineering design review of a new generation of military communication satellites. Being developed by the United States Department of Defense, Canadian Department of National Defence, and th… Continue reading Boeing and US Space Force developing advanced communication satellites

World’s largest jet engine earns official US certification

It’s been a long road of research, development and, more recently, testing but the team at GE Aviation has now earned official US certification for the world’s largest commercial aircraft engine. The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) approval of … Continue reading World’s largest jet engine earns official US certification

Loyal Wingman combat drone powers up engine for the first time

The age of the unmanned combat jet is a step closer after Boeing Australia announced that its Loyal Wingman aircraft has fired up its engine for the first time. On an undisclosed date this month, the autonomous drone powered up its commercial turbofan … Continue reading Loyal Wingman combat drone powers up engine for the first time

British Airways retires entire fleet of 747s, effective immediately

At the best of times, the Boeing 747 is a costly plane to operate and maintain. When a pandemic causes passenger numbers to plummet, however, it can become unsustainable. It was with this in mind that British Airways today announced that it’s retiring … Continue reading British Airways retires entire fleet of 747s, effective immediately

Boeing awarded US$916 million contract to support the ISS through 2024

Boeing has been awarded a US$916 million contract extension for continued support of the International Space Station through September 2024. Valued annually at US$225 million, the agreement covers the provision of engineering support services, resource… Continue reading Boeing awarded US$916 million contract to support the ISS through 2024