Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker

Reliable Robotics Delivers KC-135 Stratotanker Automation Roadmap to U.S. Air Force

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星期四, 五月 2, 2024
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Reliable Robotics , a leader in safety-enhancing aircraft automation systems, today announced completion of a KC-135 Stratotanker Automation Study for the U.S. Air Force (USAF).

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  • Reliable Robotics , a leader in safety-enhancing aircraft automation systems, today announced completion of a KC-135 Stratotanker Automation Study for the U.S. Air Force (USAF).
  • The report was presented to senior Air Mobility Command (AMC) leadership earlier this year.
  • Automated aerial refueling enables air power to be projected farther downrange by sustaining the force in dynamic and contested environments.
  • Leveraging Reliable’s aircraft automation technology will provide these transformational capabilities rapidly at reduced procurement costs for the Department of Defense.

Merlin Elevates Executive Team with Appointment of Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and New Zealand Chief Executive Officer

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星期一, 三月 18, 2024
Software, Other Defense, Contracts, Hardware, Other Travel, Transportation, Technology, Defense, Travel, Air, Transport, Other Technology, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Certification, Aviation, Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, USAF, Air force, Air operator's certificate, Government, Management

Additionally, Merlin appointed Patrick DePriest, its former Vice President of Finance, to Chief Financial Officer, as well as Grant Crenfeldt, its former Director of Operational Compliance and Safety, to Chief Executive Officer of Merlin New Zealand.

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  • Additionally, Merlin appointed Patrick DePriest, its former Vice President of Finance, to Chief Financial Officer, as well as Grant Crenfeldt, its former Director of Operational Compliance and Safety, to Chief Executive Officer of Merlin New Zealand.
  • “Merlin is rapidly innovating to create a safer and more resilient air network, and we need great leaders to accomplish that mission.
  • “Merlin is a progressive company that is rapidly, but pragmatically, innovating to transform the future of air transport.
  • As the new Chief Executive Officer in New Zealand, I’m excited to lead the ongoing and future test efforts that will ensure our systems can safely and effectively shape the future of aviation,” said Crenfeldt.

Reliable Robotics Demonstrates Flexibility of Autonomous Flight System in an Operational Mission for the U.S. Air Force

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星期三, 二月 14, 2024
Technology, Air, Transport, Military, Drones, Software, Government Technology, Robotics, Defense, Artificial Intelligence, RET, AGILE, Senior, Air force, Multimedia, United States Air Force, Aviation, Air Combat Command, CFIT, Reliability, Exercise, Sacramento, California, Caravan, Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, Sacramento McClellan Airport, Hollister Municipal Airport, The, Airline

In conjunction with the Air Combat Command branch of the U.S. Air Force's AGILE FLAG exercise, Reliable demonstrated its autonomous flight system for intra-theater military logistics.

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  • In conjunction with the Air Combat Command branch of the U.S. Air Force's AGILE FLAG exercise, Reliable demonstrated its autonomous flight system for intra-theater military logistics.
  • Reliable’s autonomous flight system includes an “always on” autopilot which handles all phases of aircraft operation including autotaxi, autotakeoff, autoflight and autoland.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240214333635/en/
    Reliable Robotics remotely operates a flight 120 miles away using a portable control station.
  • With the only FAA-approved autonomous aircraft certification plan for full aircraft automation, Reliable has the most advanced certification program for an autonomous flight system.

Reliable Robotics Achieves Key Milestones in Large Aircraft Automation Study for the U.S. Air Force

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星期三, 十月 4, 2023
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Reliable Robotics , a leader in safety-enhancing aircraft automation systems, has made significant progress towards a working autonomy solution for the U.S. Air Force.

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  • Reliable Robotics , a leader in safety-enhancing aircraft automation systems, has made significant progress towards a working autonomy solution for the U.S. Air Force.
  • Remotely operating large multi-engine Air Force jets like the KC-135 Stratotanker will enable higher aircraft utilization, more frequent deployment and almost continuous operation to fly further distances unimpeded by crew repositioning logistics.
  • As part of an Air Force-funded contract to examine automation of large aircraft for reduced crew and uncrewed solutions, Reliable Robotics conducted detailed analyses of the applicability of its Remotely Operated Aircraft System (ROAS) to advance cargo logistics and refueling capacity.
  • “At Reliable Robotics, we are obsessed with enabling previously unimaginable capabilities for the U.S. Air Force through autonomy,” said David O’Brien, Major General (Ret.

Boeing Selects Spirit AeroSystems to Replace KC-135 Horizontal Stabilizers

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星期一, 九月 19, 2022
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Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPR) today announced a contract award from The Boeing Company to provide new horizontal stabilizers for U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotankers.

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  • Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPR) today announced a contract award from The Boeing Company to provide new horizontal stabilizers for U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotankers.
  • The new horizontal stabilizers will be produced at the Spirit facility in Tulsa, Okla.
    We are very pleased Boeing selected Spirit to produce horizontal stabilizers for the KC-135 Stratotanker, taking advantage of our decades of experience building aerostructures, said Eric Hein, Spirit Vice President for Advanced Development and Space Programs.
  • Spirit AeroSystems is committed to growing in Defense and Space and supporting the needs of the warfighter; the KC-135 Horizontal Stabilizer replacement program aligns with that commitment, said Jarrod Bartlett, Spirit Director of Business Development for Defense and Space.
  • Spirit AeroSystems is one of the worlds largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business/regional jets.

Air-to-Air Refueling Market worth $851 million by 2025 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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星期四, 四月 15, 2021
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The US leads the air-to-air refueling market in North America.

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  • The US leads the air-to-air refueling market in North America.
  • The military aviation sector in North America is growing steadily, consequently created a significant demand for air-to-air refueling systems.
  • The presence of major players, OEMs, and component manufacturers are one of the key factors expected to boost the air-to-air refueling market in North America.
  • The US is expected to drive the growth of the North American air-to-air refueling market.

Air-to-Air Refueling Market worth $851 million by 2025 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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星期四, 四月 15, 2021
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The US leads the air-to-air refueling market in North America.

Key Points: 
  • The US leads the air-to-air refueling market in North America.
  • The military aviation sector in North America is growing steadily, consequently created a significant demand for air-to-air refueling systems.
  • The presence of major players, OEMs, and component manufacturers are one of the key factors expected to boost the air-to-air refueling market in North America.
  • The US is expected to drive the growth of the North American air-to-air refueling market.

CAE USA wins competitive recompete of U.S. Air Force KC-135 Training System contract

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星期一, 一月 11, 2021
Air refueling, Aviation, Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, CAE Inc., Boom operator, CAE

Tampa, Fla., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) CAE today announced that the United States Air Force (USAF) awarded CAE USA a contract to continue providing comprehensive KC-135 training services.

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  • Tampa, Fla., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) CAE today announced that the United States Air Force (USAF) awarded CAE USA a contract to continue providing comprehensive KC-135 training services.
  • CAE USA became the prime contractor on the USAF KC-135 Training System program in 2010 and has now won the competitive recompete to continue delivering classroom and simulator training for KC-135 pilots and boom operators.
  • In addition, the KC-135 Training System contract now includes training support for the Air National Guard's Boom Operator Simulator System (BOSS).
  • "CAE USA did an outstanding job supporting the U.S. Air Force on the KC-135 training program over the past decade, and we are extremely pleased to win the recompete competition and remain the KC-135 training partner," said Ray Duquette, President and General Manager, CAE USA.

Cobham Mission Systems Selected by Sabena Technics for KC-135 Fleet Through-Life Support Contract

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星期二, 一月 5, 2021
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Cobham Mission Systems , the world leader in air refuelling solutions and support, announced today it has secured a three-year agreement with Sabena technics.

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  • Cobham Mission Systems , the world leader in air refuelling solutions and support, announced today it has secured a three-year agreement with Sabena technics.
  • The contract provides comprehensive through-life support (TLS) and air-to-air (AAR) equipment maintenance to help Sabena technics ensure effective continued operations of the French Air Forces KC-135 refuelling tankers.
  • Under the contact, Cobham Mission Systems will continue to provide dedicated in-service support to the air-to-air refuelling pods fitted to the French KC-135 fleet.
  • For more information on Cobham Mission Systems AAR solutions, visit www.cobhammissionsystems.com or contact Jon Coleman, sales manager, Cobham Mission Systems at [email protected] .

HM Dunn Aerosystems Wins New Defense Work

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星期三, 六月 24, 2020
Aircraft, Aviation, Gulfstream G550, G500, Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, Aerospace

HM Dunn also produces content for Lockheed Martins F-35, F-16, C-130 and P-3 programs; Boeings KC-135R, F-15 and F-18 programs; Gulfstreams G550, G500, G600; and other select defense programs.

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  • HM Dunn also produces content for Lockheed Martins F-35, F-16, C-130 and P-3 programs; Boeings KC-135R, F-15 and F-18 programs; Gulfstreams G550, G500, G600; and other select defense programs.
  • This is very good news for our company and our employees, said Katie McNatt, head of HM Dunns Business Development.
  • H.M. Dunn Aerosystems, Inc., is a manufacturer of aerospace structural components and assemblies with operations in Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma.
  • The company specializes in small, medium and large-scale aircraft assemblies of varying complexity for the global commercial aerospace and defense industry.