Viper FanJet to be Featured on Discovery Channel Next World – Future Flight - PRESS RELEASE
Filed under: Events, Viper Aircraft, commercial aviation, production program
Pasco, Wash—During the week of September 8, 2008, the Discovery Channel will premiere an aviation component entitled “Future Flight” to its new Next World series. The Viper FanJet is a featured aircraft on the Future Flight show.
The Viper FanJet captured Discovery Channel’s attention with its unique fighter-jet styling. Designed to be used by the private pilot for both sport and business, the Viper FanJet is fully-aerobatic, docile in flight and can travel 1400 nautical miles using the fuel-efficient Pratt & Whitney JT-15 series turbofan engine. A roomy cockpit, great visibility and abundant luggage area, round out this exciting new aircraft from Viper Aircraft Corporation.
Be sure to check local listings for the Discovery Channel’s NextWorld – Future Flight premiere as date and time are subject to change or go to DiscoveryChannel.com.
To learn more about the Viper FanJet aircraft, contact Dan Hanchette at 509.543.3570 or dan@viper-aircraft.com.
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The Viper FanJet is the only personal jet aircraft designed for sport and business.
Manufactured by Viper Aircraft Corporation in Pasco, Washington, USA.
Canada expands helicopter options for Afghanistan
Filed under: Boeing, Canada, Contract Awards, Military Aviation, production program
The Canadian government announced today that they are taking steps to improve the aviation assets for their troops in Afghanistan. See a story here. Up to now the Canadian ground forces relied on either Allied lift or use ground transportation. Now they are leasing Russian Mi-17 and buying CH-47D and F aircraft. The CH-47D will be used immediately, but the CH-47F will be new construction and available in 2013. The country is also leasing and buying UAV assets to support intelligence and surveillance operations.
Concern UK may back out of Eurofighter contract
Filed under: BAE Systems, England, Military Aviation, Restructuring, development program
The UK government is currently planning on buying Eurofighters and F-35 JSF aircraft to modernize their fixed wing aviation force. There are rumors that the Eurofighter buy may be canceled as a cost savings. See an article here. Eurofighter is built by a multi-nation consortium in Europe with BAE being the most important UK participant. If the contract is canceled, with the Government paying termination fees, that means no major aircraft will be built by BAE. They build parts of the JSF but do not assemble the final aircraft. This would be the end of fighter production in England if it happens until a more advanced aircraft then the F-22 or F-35 comes along.
Lockheed Martin continues F-2 support
Filed under: Contract Awards, Japan, Lockheed Martin, MHI, Military Aviation, production program
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries continued to award Lockheed Martin contracts for support of F-2 production. This is the twelfth year in a row that they got this contract. See the story here. Lockheed Martin has now been contracted to work on all 94 F-2 aircraft ordered by the Japanese government. This again illustrates how linked the world’s aviation and military development and production business is. Most governments are looking for the best value in their procurements and that drives companies to develop links with suppliers all across the world. For more on the F-2 see this wikipedia article.
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