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Navy's Massive Deal For Boeing Anti-Submarine Aircraft Slammed By Auditor

India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Tuesday August 7, 2018

In a stinging indictment of one of India's most crucial defence deals, the government's auditor - Comptroller and Auditor General or CAG - has said that American aircraft manufacturing company Boeing was unfairly awarded a 2.13 billion dollar deal for eight P8-I anti-submarine warfare aircraft from the United States in January 2009.

NASA Names Astronauts for First Manned US Mission Since 2011

Reuters | Saturday August 4, 2018

The astronauts will be carried aloft aboard spacecraft developed by SpaceX and Boeing Co, crewing first the test flights, and then the missions.

Sunita Williams In 9-Person Crew To Fly On US' First Private Spaceships

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 4, 2018

Indian-origin US astronaut Sunita Williams is among the nine astronauts named by NASA today for its first human spaceflight programme since the retirement of the space shuttle in 2011.

Mix Of Newbies, Veterans To Fly On US' First Private Spaceships

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 3, 2018

NASA on Friday announced the first nine astronauts who will fly to space on Boeing and SpaceX vehicles in 2019, a mix of novices and space shuttle veterans.

Jet Airways Discussing Cost-Cutting Measures Like Pay Cuts With Employees

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 3, 2018

Jet Airways on Thursday said it is in talks with employees and key stakeholders to implement cost reduction measures such as cuts in salaries of staff.

MH370 Investigators Say Controls Were Likely Deliberately Manipulated

World News | Reuters | Monday July 30, 2018

Investigators released a report on missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on Monday, saying the Boeing 777's controls were likely deliberately manipulated to take it off course but they were not able to determine who was responsible.

Boeing's Apache, Chinook Helicopters For India Complete Inaugural Flights

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 28, 2018

American defence major Boeing has carried out the first flights of the Apache and Chinook military helicopters and delivery to the Indian Air Force will commence next year, officials said today.

Boeing Faces Setback With the Spacecraft It Is Designing to Fly NASA Astronauts

Christian Davenport, The Washington Post | Monday July 23, 2018

The spacecraft Boeing plans to use to fly NASA astronauts to the ISS suffered a setback when, during a test of its emergency abort system in June, a propellant leak was discovered.

Why Boeing Faces Setback Designing The Spacecraft To Fly NASA Astronauts

World News | Christian Davenport, The Washington Post | Monday July 23, 2018

The spacecraft Boeing plans to use to fly NASA astronauts to the International Space Station suffered a significant setback when, during a test of its emergency abort system in June, officials discovered a propellant leak, the company confirmed.

White House Buys Two Air Force One Planes For $3.9 Billion

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday July 19, 2018

The White House said on Wednesday it had signed a $3.9 billion contract with aircraft manufacturer Boeing to purchase two Air Force Ones.

Boeing Kickstarts Air Show With Order For Jets Worth $4.7 Billion

World News | Reuters | Monday July 16, 2018

Boeing Co said on Monday it won an order for 14 freight aircraft for a value of $4.7 billion, firing the opening salvo against rival Airbus SE in a contest for business on day one of the Farnborough Airshow.

43,000 More Planes Needed In The Next 20 Years To Meet Demand: Boeing

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 16, 2018

The world needs to produce 43,000 new aircraft over the next two decades to meet booming demand, Boeing's CEO forecast on Sunday.

NASA Commercial Crew Program for Space Station Faces Delays, Report Says

Reuters | Thursday July 12, 2018

Plans to launch the first NASA astronauts since 2011 to the International Space Station from the United States look set to be delayed.

Air Vistara To Buy 19 Airbus, Boeing Planes In Deals Worth $3.1 Billion

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 11, 2018

Air Vistara today announced that it is placing orders for a total of 19 Airbus and Boeing aircraft worth $3.1 billion (approx Rs 21,344 crore), as the carrier embarks on ambitious expansion plans, including flying overseas.

Dassault, Boeing Among European Firms Keen To Set Up Facility In Nagpur

Nagpur News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 10, 2018

Nearly 400 acres of land at the Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur or MIHAN has been reserved for the aviation sector and some European companies have evinced interest in setting up their facilities there, an official said.