Thursday, September 9, 2010

DTN News: Russia To Sell Mi-17 Helicopters To Argentina....NSI News Source Info # 1091

(NSI News Source Info) MOSCOW, Russia - September 2, 2010: Russia has signed a "historic" contract on Mi-17 helicopter deliveries to Argentina, a member of a Russian delegation said on Wednesday.
"The contract provides for the delivery of two Mi-17 helicopters to the Argentinean Air Force," the official said, adding that the contract was signed on Tuesday evening.
The sale is the first time the Argentinean military has bought Russian military hardware, he said.
"Until now there has been no military-technical cooperation between Russia and Argentina," he said.Vyacheslav Davidenko, spokesman for Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport, confirmed the contract.
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DTN News: Iraq TODAY September 1, 2010 - Vice President Joe Biden Launches New US Mission In Iraq....NSI News Source Info # 1090

(NSI News Source Info) CAMP VICTORY, Iraq - September 1, 2010: Vice President Joe Biden launched a new American military mission in Iraq on Wednesday, ushering in a fresh phase in a seven-year deployment that has cost the lives of more than 4,400 troops.
Addressing soldiers near Baghdad a day after the US combat role here officially ended, Biden sought to rally the near 50,000 American soldiers who will remain in the country until a total withdrawal at the end of 2011.
The vice president acknowledged that the 2003 invasion had split US public opinion but he called for unity around the new training and advisory mission and said he believed the Iraq conflict's "darkest days are now behind us."
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

DTN News: Boeing Vigilare Enters Service With RAAF After Successful Multinational Air Combat Exercise....NSI News Source Info # 1089

(NSI News Source Info) BRISBANE, Queensland,- September 8, 2010: Vigilare, the Boeing [NYSE: BA] Network Centric Command and Control System (NC3S) developed for the Commonwealth of Australia, has entered service with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) after excelling in a major multinational air combat exercise.
On Sept. 2, the RAAF began using the Vigilare Northern Regional Operations Centre (NROC) at RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory, for surveillance and battlespace management operations across Australia.

DTN News: Russia Delays Delivery Of Two Sukhoi Fighter Jets To Indonesia — Source....NSI News Source Info # 1088

(NSI News Source Info) MAKASSAR. Indonesia - September 8, 2010: Russia will deliver two of its contracted Su fighter jets to Indonesia on Thursday, which is two days later comparing to the previously announced date, a source close to negotiations said.
Russia's An-124 transport plane was to deliver two Su-27SKM planes to the air base in the city of Makassar in Indonesia's South Sulawesi province on Tuesday.
The source said that the delivery was postponed due to technical reasons but Russia would meet the earlier announced deadline and the last contracted Su-27SKM plane will be delivered to the same base on September 16.
Under a $300 million contract, signed in 2007, Russia is to complete the delivery of three Su-30MK2 and three Su-27SKM fighters to Jakarta by the end of 2010 in addition to two Su-27SK and two Su-30MK fighters purchased in 2003.
On the whole, Russia sends the planes to Indonesia earlier than scheduled following a request by the Indonesian military authorities, who would like the aircraft to take part in a military parade dedicated to Armed Forces Day on October 5.
Indonesia earlier said it needed at least one squadron equipped with 16 Sukhoi fighters to replace part of the outdated fleet of U.S. F-16 fighters.
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DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated September 7, 2010....NSI News Source Info # 1087

(NSI News Source Info) WASHINGTON - September 8, 2010: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Contracts issued September 7, 2010 are undermentioned;
CONTRACTS
NAVY
Triton Marine Construction Corp., Bremerton Wash. (N44255-10-D-5017); Manson Construction Co., Seattle, Wash. (N44255-10-D-5018); Nova Group, Inc., Napa, Calif. (N44255-10-D-5019); Reyes Construction, Inc., Pomona, Calif. (N44255-10-D-5020); and Watts Constructors, LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii (N44255-10-D-5021), are each being awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award design build construction contract to provide new construction, renovation, alteration, demolition, and repair work, including any necessary design, for marine/waterfront projects at various locations within the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Northwest area of responsibility (AOR). The maximum dollar value, including the base period and four option years, for all five contracts combined is $97,000,000. Triton Marine Construction Corp. is being awarded task order #0001 at $1,254,000 for the design and construction to upgrade 12KV Loop Feed Circuits 401 and 425 at Naval Base Kitsap, Bremerton, Wash. Work for this task order is expected to be completed by Jul. 2011. All work on this contract will be performed primarily within the NAVFAC Northwest AOR which includes Wash. (92 percent), Ore. (2 percent), Alaska (2 percent), Idaho (1 percent), Mont. (1 percent), and Wyo. (1 percent), and may also be performed in the remainder of the U.S. (1 percent). The term of the contract is not to exceed 60 months, with an expected completion date of Sept. 2015. Contract funds for task order 0001 will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with 10 proposals received. These five contractors may compete for task orders under the terms and conditions of the awarded contract. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Northwest, Silverdale, Wash., is the contracting activity.

DTN News: Aerospace/Defense Headlines - News Dated September 8, 2010....NSI News Source Info # 1086

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 8, 2010: Comprehensive daily news related to Aerospace/Defense for the world of TODAY.
*Comprehensive daily news related on Aerospace/Defense for the world of TODAY.
Wednesday September 8, 2010
US Army Dental Command (DENCOM) Sponsors Civilian Dental Corps Web Fair Beginning September 12, 20107:35 am - PR Newswire
Environmental Tectonics Corporation's Aircrew Training Systems (ATS) Expands Website to Incorporate New Technology and Product Development Concept Pages7:30 am - PR Newswire
UPDATE - China-US ties improving, Hu tells White House team7:27 am - at Reuters
Research and Markets: Cessna Aircraft Company - Business Snapshot & SWOT Analysis is Essential Reading for those in the Aviation Field6:30 am - Business Wire
US Air Force Medical Service Grants Shipcom - Healthcare Solutions Authority to Operate (ATO) under the Defense Information Assurance Accreditation and Certification Process (DIACAP)5:00 am - PR Newswire
Universal Detection Technology's Biological Detection Equipment Purchased by Boeing Defense5:00 am - Marketwire

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

DTN News: Pakistan TODAY September 7, 2010 - Suicide Car Bomber Kills 19 In Northwest Pakistan....NSI News Source Info # 1085

(NSI News Source Info) PESHAWAR, Pakistan - September 7, 2010: At least 19 people were killed and 45 wounded when a suicide bomber rammed his explosives-laden car into a police station in northwest Pakistan on Monday, destroying the building, police said.
Nine policemen and four schoolchildren were among those killed by the attack in Lakki Marwat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, not far from tribal areas that are a stronghold of the Taliban.At least 110 people have been killed over the past week as militants step up their attacks across the country.

DTN News: World Top Stories / Headlines - News Dated September 7, 2010....NSI News Source Info # 1084

*Comprehensive daily news related to World Top Stories for the world of TODAY.
WE'LL BE FEROCIOUS - ABBOTT
Herald Sun - Ben Packham, Kate Rose - ‎6 minutes ago‎
Julia Gillard delivers her victory speech as Wayne Swan looks on. PIcture: AFP Source: Herald Sun Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor before announcing support for Labor.
Abbott pledges to hold Labor to account The Australian
Australia PM Gillard to form second-term govt Reuters Canada
The Associated Press - Sydney Morning Herald - AFP - CNN International - Wikipedia: Tony Windsor

Monday, September 6, 2010

DTN News: Nine AW139s For Weststar Aviation Services....NSI News Source Info # 1083

(NSI News Source Info) VERGIATE, Italy- September 6, 2010: AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to confirm a previously unannounced order by Weststar Aviation Services of Malaysia for nine AW139 medium twin engine helicopters. The helicopters will be used to perform offshore transport missions supporting oil & gas industry operations in Malaysia. All nine aircraft will be delivered by March 2011. Dedicated pilot and technician training services and a comprehensive support package will be provided by AgustaWestland Malaysia Sdn Bhd. Emilio Dalmasso, Senior Vice President Commercial Business Unit, AgustaWestland said “It gives us great pleasure to have signed this contract with Weststar Aviation Services, one of the leading Malaysian helicopter operators, marking the entrance of the AW139 in the South East Asia offshore helicopter market. We are sure the AW139 with its outstanding performance, comfort and safety will prove to be extremely successful in the overall offshore market in the region.”The AW139 has achieved great success in Malaysia in recent years with orders placed by local operators for corporate, fire fighting, EMS/SAR and coast patrol missions. State-of-the-art technology, outstanding performance, low operating costs and the only helicopter in its class to meet the latest safety standards, have made the AW139 the helicopter of choice in the medium twin market. With its power reserve, the AW139 delivers Category A (Class 1) performance from a helipad (elevated or at ground level) at maximum take-off weight with an unmatched one engine inoperative capability. The standard configuration provides seating for twelve or fifteen passengers in a large and bright 8.0 m3 cabin with excellent ease of access and egress via large sliding cabin doors. Excellent payload and performance ensure unmatched productivity for offshore operations. Energy-absorbing landing gear, fuselage and seats as well as high main and tail rotor ground clearance provide added safety for the passengers and maintenance teams whilst on the ground. Over 120 customers from almost 50 countries have ordered more than 480 helicopters to perform a wide range of roles including offshore transport, EMS/SAR, VIP/corporate transport, law enforcement, utility and government missions.

DTN News: BAE Systems Awarded Contract To Enhance Capability Of Finnish Air Force....NSI News Source Info # 1082

(NSI News Source Info) YEOVIL, United Kingdom - September 6, 2010: BAE Systems has been awarded a contract to provide a Link 16 network management system to the Finnish Air Force. Supporting the operation of Finland's F-18 aircraft, the system will enable ground command and control operators to connect to, and maintain contact with, their fast jets across the entire country.
BAE Systems will work in partnership with Rockwell Collins, the prime contractor and team leader for the Ground Station programme.
Under the contract, BAE Systems will provide all the software to set up the infrastructure, configure and control the various remote sites and configure and manage the Link 16 network. BAE Systems will also provide a simulation environment which that will provide the Finnish Air Force with the ability to participate in high fidelity collaborative training exercises whilst still supporting live operations.

DTN News: Hong Kong Airlines Becomes New Operator Of A330-200F ~ Airlines News....NSI News Source Info # 1081

(NSI News Source Info) BLAGNAC, France - September 6, 2010: Hong Kong Airlines has become the first operator of the new A330-200F freighter in East Asia, following the delivery of the first of three aircraft on long term lease from global aircraft lessor Aircastle Limited. The three A330-200F freighters will be operated on services linking Hong Kong with destinations across Asia, as well as to the Middle East and Europe.
“The A330-200F will enable Hong Kong Airlines to enter the dedicated cargo market with the most efficient aircraft available today in its class," said Yang Jian Hong, President, Hong Kong Airlines. "With our new freight services we will be able to complement our fast-growing passenger network as we work to build Hong Kong Airlines as one of the leading carriers in the Asian region."

DTN News: Israel Aerospace Industries Completed Series of Successful Flight Tests Of Colombian Air Force's Boeing 767 Air Refueling Aircraft.NSI 1080

(NSI News Source Info) Tel Aviv, Israel - September 6, 2010: A series of successful flight tests aimed at opening the flight envelope have been completed for the pre-owned B767-200ER (Extended Range) aircraft, converted by Bedek Aviation Group of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to a Multi Mission Tanker Transport (MMTT) configuration for the Colombian government and the end user, the Colombian Air Force
DTN News: Israel Aerospace Industries Completed Series of Successful Flight Tests Of Colombian Air Force's Boeing 767 Air Refueling Aircraft....
NSI News Source Info # 1080

DTN News: Chinese President Encourages Hong Kong Tycoon To Contribute More To National Modernization....NSI News Source Info # 1079

(NSI News Source Info) SHENZHEN - September 6, 2010: Chinese President Hu Jintao Monday encouraged Hong Kong's richest man to play a greater role in the country's reform and opening up as well as modernization.
Hu made the remarks in his meeting with Li Ka-shing, chairman of Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited, on the sidelines of a rally in Shenzhen Monday to mark the city's 30th anniversary as China's first economic reform zone.
"Mr. Li is a witness to the development of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zoneas well as an important participant in building it," Hu said.
He called on Li to continue to use his influence to boost Hong Kong's cooperation with Guangdong and Shenzhen and to help maintain long-term prosperity and stability in Hong Kong.
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