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Issue 49 – November 6, 2008
EADS’ A310 MRTT refuels the Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft
Sales and deliveries remain strong for the KC-45 Tanker’s A330 civil jetliner version
100-employee milestone reached at the Mobile, Alabama Engineering Center
Issue 48 – August 7, 2008
EADS’ advanced refueling boom concludes its test and validation phase
The A330 Family order book continues to increase
Issue 47 - July 24, 2008
EADS’ Air Refueling Boom System for the KC-45 Tanker demonstrates its capabilities with an AWACS aircraft
Issue 46 - July 22, 2008
New sales spur another increase in production for the KC-45 Tanker’s A330-200 airframe
Manufacturing begins for the first A330-200F freighter
Issue 45 - July 18, 2008
Conversion begins for the Royal Australian Air Force’s no. 2 Multi-Role Tanker Transport
EADS and Northrop Grumman CEOs underscore their KC-45 Tanker commitment
Issue 44 - June 30, 2008
The KC-45 Tanker’s advanced aerial refueling boom completes its 100th test flight
Sales and deliveries maintain the A330’s market edge in 2008
Issue 43 - May 23, 2008
The U.S. Air Force's second KC-45 airframe is ready for tanker modification
Issue 42 - May 19, 2008
June 28 groundbreaking ceremony for the KC-45A Tanker industrial facility
New commercial bookings expand the A330’s customer base and backlog
Issue 41 - March 27, 2008
EADS tankers to serve the U.K.’s Royal Air Force in aerial refueling and transport missions
New York-based CIT Aerospace orders five more A330-200s
Issue 40 - March 3, 2008
U.S. Air Force selects the Northrop Grumman-led industrial team to supply KC-45A tankers
Issue 39 - February 26, 2008
United Arab Emirates orders the A330 MRTT air-to-air refueling aircraft from EADS
Final assembly underway for the no. 2 KC-30 Tanker
The KC-30 is designed to meet or exceed KC-X program Key Performance Parameters
A new order for A330-200 Freighters
Issue 38 - February 19, 2008
The KC-30 Tanker offers more than $55 billion savings in USAF's KC-X tanker replacement program
Issue 37 - February 15, 2008
Phase 1 flight testing is completed with the Royal Australian Air Force's no. 1 A330 MRTT
Hawaiian Airlines signs firm order for six A330-200s
Issue 36 - January 28, 2008
Refueling system for the Northrop Grumman KC-30 Tanker completes major flight test milestones
A330-200 Freighter order volume expands with another U.S. customer's booking
Issue 35 - January 24, 2008
A professional boomer's viewpoint of the EADS Aerial Refueling Boom System
Issue 34 - January 14, 2008
Airbus A330 Freighters to be assembled at Mobile, Alabama facility
Issue 33 - January 3, 2008
EADS Selected by Saudi Arabia to provide A330 Multi-role Tanker/Transport (MRTT) in latest competitive succes
Issue 32 - December 10, 2007
First receiver aircraft contacts made with EADS' Aerial Refueling Boom System
Issue 31 - November 29, 2007
US Airways, Hawaiian Airlines join other customers in agreements for 70 new A330s
Hainan Airlines becomes the latest A330 operator
Issue 30 - November 7, 2007
Competition works: Commentary by Fox News military analyst Tom McInerney
Issue 29 - October 30, 2007
The Facts on the Air Force Tanker: A letter from Senators Richard Shelby and Jeff Sessions, and Representative Jo Bonner
Issue 28 - October 23, 2007
Aerial refueling center of excellence is planned in West Virginia for the Northrop Grumman KC-30 Tanker
Five additional A330-200s to be acquired by Grupo Marsans
Issue 27 - October 9, 2007
New orders for the A330 from US Airways and Hong Kong Airlines
Engineering center at the future KC-30 industrial site expands its operations
Issue 26 - September 26, 2007
The first KC-30 goes from initial assembly to flight in less than 75 days
Issue 25 - September 20, 2007
The no. 1 KC-30 Tanker aircraft platform nears its first flight
Issue 24 - September 14, 2007
The KC-30's CF6-80E1 engine passes a key operational milestone
A new A330 customer with a 20-aircraft order
Issue 23 - September 06, 2007
Comparison chart highlights operational advantages of the Northrop Grumman KC-30 Tanker in USAF's KC-X refueling fleet modernization
Issue 22 - August 30, 2007
The KC-30 Tanker's Aerial Refueling Boom System completes electrostatic discharge tests
New orders further consolidate the A330-200's commercial success
Issue 21 - August 23, 2007
Aerial Refueling Boom System for Northrop Grumman's KC-30 Tanker passes flight test milestones
A330 sales and deliveries remain strong in 2007
Issue 20 - August 6, 2007
Initial Assembly of the First Northrop Grumman KC-30 Tanker is completed in 30 days
Honeywell and Knight Aerospace Products join the Northrop Grumman KC-30 industrial team
Issue 19 - July 11, 2007
EADS Boom System completes major fuel offload test
A330 sales and deliveries continue at a brisk pace
Issue 18 - July 3, 2007
First KC-30 Tanker designated for the U.S. Air Force’s refueling fleet modernization begins final aircraft platform assembly
Brazilian airline TAM to expand its fleet with four more A330-200s
Issue 17 - June 28, 2007
A "walkaround" of the Royal Australian Air Force's no. 1 KC-30B Multi-Role Tanker Transport
Issue 16 - June 22, 2007
EADS highlights its aerial refueling capabilities at the 2007 Paris Air Show
The KC-30B meets the press at Le Bourget
The A330’s commercial success is boosted by new airline orders
Issue 15 - June 15, 2007
EADS A330 Tanker Completes First Flight Ahead of Schedule
Issue 14 - June 14, 2007
EADS rolls out the Royal Australian Air Force's first refueling-equipped KC-30B Tanker
Germany's A310 MRTT is delivered by EADS equipped with new mission avionics for aerial refueling
Aerial Refueling Boom System testbed aircraft will be demonstrated at the 2007 Paris Air Show
Issue 13 - June 7, 2007
EADS Advanced Air Refueling Boom System passes its 100-flight hour milestone
U.K. Ministry of Defence advances RAF’s A330-200 tanker/transport aircraft program by approving financing initiative
Ireland’s Aer Lingus orders six more A330s
Issue 12 - May 31, 2007
A330-200 order book expands with a new contract for the A330-200F freighter
Colombia’s Avianca joins the growing list of A330-200 customers
Issue 11 - May 17, 2007
Orders and commitments for the A330-200 Freighter reach the 40 aircraft milestone
AerCap acquires 10 more A330-200s in a second buy
Issue 10 - May 9, 2007
The Royal Australian Air Force’s KC-30B Multi-role Tanker Transport moves closer to flight test
Jet Airways becomes the latest A330-200 operator
Issue 9 - April 25, 2007
EADS Advanced Air Refueling Boom System logs over 70 flight test hours
Issue 8 - April 19, 2007
Canadian Forces receives its first refueling-qualified A310 MRTT
Issue 7 - March 29, 2007
A world-class KC-30 industrial lineup is formed for the U.S. Air Force’s tanker replacement competition
Issue 6 - March 22, 2007
EADS’ Advanced Refueling Boom and two underwing pods are installed on Australia’s first A330 MRTT
The A330/A340 order book increases with Finnair’s new order
Issue 5 - March 15, 2007
The 800th A330/A340 family aircraft is delivered as production rate is increased
The aviation spirit is alive at Brookley Industrial Complex, the KC-30’s designated production site
Issue 4 - March 08, 2007
A330 production rate to increase
AIRMAN maintenance tool selected for US Airways’ expanded fleet
Twelve new A330s delivered in January-February
Issue 3 - February 28, 2007
New Airbus engineering center broadens EADS’ presence in North America
Issue 2 - February 21, 2007
The A330 MRTT is selected by the UAE in its third international win
First KC-30B for the Royal Australian Air Force marks a major conversion milestone
Another repeat U.S. customer for the A330
Issue 1 - February 14, 2007
EADS’ Advanced Refueling Boom System logs more deployed flight time
The newly-launched A330-200F Freighter builds its worldwide customer base
680th sales milestone achieved for the A330 aircraft family