Engineers to test new 'prognostics' system on F/A-18

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A system with wireless communications, automatic-identification technology and new software to better read and interpret data coming from sensors aboard an F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet and better manage the aircraft's repair supply chain is being designed by the Maryland engineers. One of the unique elements in the proposed system's technological chain is the use of prognostics, the warning systems built into the F/A-18s and other military assets.

Fighter Aircraft, Usage, Fighter planes, F-18 (Aircraft), Automatic identification systems, Automatic identification equipment

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Boeing reports weaker C-17, F-15 sales

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The Boeing Co., the second-largest defense contractor, has reported that the production for several military aircraft programs have reduced in the first-quarter of fiscal year 2005 when compared to the same period in 2004. The company has announced new sales of the Army's Apache helicopter in the quarter and has sold four C-17 Globemaster III transport planes, no F-15 fighters in the first quarter.

Market share, Aircraft & Parts, Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing, Aircraft and Parts, Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles, Parts, Aerospace industry, Aircraft, Boeing Co., BA, Company market share, C-17 (Aircraft), Flying-machines, F-15 (Aircraft)

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Services work to protect aircraft in combat with advanced gear

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The Marines and the Army are trying to ensure that aircrafts in combat operations have the highest level of protection possible. Both services are working to install new aircraft survivability equipment in the helicopters operating in Iraq and Afghanistan to counter infrared man-portable missiles and small-armed threats.

Military Helicopters, Installation, Technology installation instructions, Aircraft survival equipment

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