News Releases/Statements
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Jul 16, 2011Navigation satellite begins post-launch operational testsCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., July 16, 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] has received the first on-orbit signals from the second of 12 Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF satellites it is building for the U.S....
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Jul 14, 2011GPS IIF-2 rescheduled for launch on July 16
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 14, 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today that the second of 12 GPS IIF satellites it is building for the U.S. Air Force has successfully completed prelaunch testing....
Jul 12, 20112 additional EA-18G squadrons now deployedST. LOUIS, July 12, 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] EA-18G Growlers operated by U.S. Navy electronic attack squadron VAQ-132 safely returned to their home base at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island,...
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Jul 11, 2011
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, July 11, 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] on July 9 joined the U.S. Air Force Reserve at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to commemorate the base's transition to the...
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Jul 8, 2011
ST. LOUIS, July 8, 2011 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced that the Employees Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis raised more than $2.6 million during its 2011 annual campaign. The...
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Jul 6, 2011Dedicated workforce has supported shuttle program since 1972
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., July 6, 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] engineers and technicians are preparing Space Shuttle Atlantis and its payload for the program's final mission, which is scheduled to...
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Jul 5, 2011Modifications will improve Lancer’s situational awareness, communications
LONG BEACH, Calif., July 5, 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced it has been awarded a $99.5 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to integrate three major modifications on the B-1 Lancer...
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Jul 1, 2011
ST. LOUIS, July 1, 2011 -- Leon Panetta today became the United States’ 23rd secretary of defense, succeeding Robert Gates, who had served in the position since December 2006. The Boeing Company...
Jun 29, 2011Jammer MALD-J expands B-52’s defensive roleWICHITA, Kan., June 29, 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] earlier this month supported the U.S. Air Force in the first powered launch of a Miniature Air Launched Decoy Jammer (MALD-J) from a B-52. The...
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Jun 29, 2011
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., June 29, 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that the company's Fort Walton Beach facility has earned AS9100 certification following an audit by outside firm Det...
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Jun 27, 2011Laser beam control system, subassemblies installed on tactical truck
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., June 27, 2011 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] recently completed system integration of key components for the U.S. Army’s High Energy Laser Technology Demonstrator (HEL TD)....
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Jun 27, 2011Navy plans to add unmanned surveillance and strike system to fleet in 2018
ST. LOUIS, June 27, 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] has received a $480,000 study contract from the U.S. Navy to support pre-Milestone A activities including development of a concept of operations, an...
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Jun 23, 2011Fort Walton Beach recognized for C-130 electronic manual
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., June 23, 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that the company’s Special Operations Forces program has been honored by the U.S. Air Force for outstanding support to...
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Jun 22, 2011Nationwide team to support US Air Force aerial refueling aircraft
ST. LOUIS, June 22, 2011 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced the supplier team that will provide key components for the U.S. Air Force's KC-46 Tanker. The Air Force selected Boeing on...
Jun 21, 2011RENTON, Wash., June 21, 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] began final assembly of the Indian navy's first P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft this month at the company's Renton factory. The...
Jun 21, 20115 C-130 Avionics Modernization Program aircraft will fly in IOT&E programPALMDALE, Calif., June 21, 2011 -- The Boeing [NYSE: BA] C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) is making final preparations for five aircraft to enter the U.S. Air Force Initial Operational...
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Jun 17, 2011Former rear admiral to oversee expansion of security technology and service capabilities
ARLINGTON, Va., June 17, 2011 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today named retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Ray Spicer executive vice president of Strategy and Business Development for Boeing Kestrel...
Jun 16, 2011High-altitude long endurance unmanned airborne system marks major milestone in preparation for 1st flightST. LOUIS, June 16, 2011 -- The Boeing [NYSE: BA] Phantom Eye high altitude long endurance (HALE) unmanned airborne system completed 12 days of ground vibration and structural mode interaction...
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Jun 15, 2011
LONG BEACH, Calif., June 15, 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that India’s Ministry of Defence has signed an agreement with the U.S. government to acquire 10 Boeing C-17 Globemaster III...
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Jun 14, 2011Maintenance, Modifications & Upgrades reductions to occur through 2011
WICHITA, Kan., June 14, 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced a reduction of approximately 225 jobs at Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s Maintenance, Modifications & Upgrades (MM&U)...
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Jun 13, 2011Commercial crew system on track for operational capability in 2015
HOUSTON, June 13, 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] on May 19 completed the Delta System Definition Review (SDR) of the company's Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100 space capsule design. The milestone...
Jun 10, 2011LONG BEACH, Calif., June 10, 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered a second C-17 Globemaster III airlifter to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force and Air Defence today at the C-17 program's...
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Jun 9, 2011Boeing to provide system integration and testing support for next-generation satellite network
SPRINGFIELD, Va., June 9, 2011 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] announced today that it has received a contract from Thales Alenia Space to provide system integration and testing support for...
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Jun 9, 2011Strategic cooperation to benefit Malaysian defense, aerospace sectors
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 9, 2011 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced that its Defense, Space & Security unit has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with three Malaysian...
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Jun 7, 20114 National Command Authority aircraft to receive Communications Navigation Surveillance/Air Traffic Management upgrade
WICHITA, Kan., June 7, 2011 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced it has been awarded phase one of the Communications Navigation Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) E-4B...