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Boeing Declines Swiss Request for Proposal for New Fighter Aircraft ST. LOUIS, April 30, 2008 -- After a thorough review of Switzerland's requirements for partial replacement of its Tiger fighter aircraft, Boeing [NYSE: BA] has decided not to enter the competition due to the disparity between the requirements for an F-5 replacement aircraft and the next-generation capabilities of the F/A-18E/F Block II Super Hornet. Boeing values its long-standing partnership with Switzerland and looks forward to continuing its support and modernization of the F-18C/D as the Swiss Air Force moves into the future.

Bahrain has purchased another British Avro RJ100 regional jet aircraft for its defense forces. The aircraft (OH-SAM)is currently being operated by Finnish carrier Blue 1 and will be delivered to the Bahrain Defense Force in January 2008.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Apr. 28, 2008, a $30,421,105 firm-fixed price contract for conversion of 9 UH-60 M Blackhawk helicopters into unique aircraft configuration for the Bahrain Defense Force, and to provide training, technical publications, integrated logistics support, field service representative, warranty, and ferry flight technical shipping support. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.

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Austria decision on new advanced jet trainer
Austria expects to make a decision on its future advanced jet trainer strategy in late August, with options including a limited avionics upgrade to its Saab 105s, replacement equipment such as the Alenia Aermacchi M-346 and BAE Systems Hawk, or interim access to Northrop F-5s. Although it is a member of the multinational Advanced European Jet Pilot Training initiative, Austria intends to retain its own AJTs to operate beneath its eventual fleet of 15 Eurofighter Typhoons.

US Navy discloses three-year, 36-aircraft buy for
The US Navy clarified today that it will order 36 Boeing P-8A Poseidons during the first three years of production, perhaps further opening the door to accelerating the in-service date by one year. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) disclosed the purchasing plans for the first three low-rate initial production (LRIP) lots from 2010 to 2012 on the Federal Business Opportunities web site.

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Turkey to upgrade Pakistani F-16s
After the US began easing sanctions against Pakistan, Turkey will help by assisting in the upgrade of the air forces F-16 Fighting Falcons.

Indian Air Force renews Mirage-2000 contract
French aerospace company, Dassault Aviation, and the Indian ministry of defence (MoD) signed an agreement a few days back finalising details of a maintenance contract for the Indian Air Force's fleet of Mirage-2000 fighter aircraft The agreement follows resolution of all differences on technical matters, and also the settlement of a ticklish issue related to charges on liquidated damages.

Sweden considers order for new-generation Gripen
The Swedish air force (Flygvapen) will commit to the new Saab Gripen NG early in order to support development of the aircraft in the event of an order from Norway, says Colonel Torgny Falthammar, head of Swedish armed forces air combat requirements.

Saab's Gripen Flies Out for Swiss Trials
FARNBOROUGH, England - A two-seater Gripen C/D strike fighter is due to begin on July 28 a month's flight evaluation in Switzerland, the first of three European combat aircraft to be tested as a replacement for the Swiss F-5 fleet, company executives said at the Farnborough Airshow.

T-50 delivers for Korea
The Republic of Korea air force has now graduated a third class of officers from the T-50 training programme.

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