DTN News: Paris Air Show Top Stories / Headlines News Dated June 18, 2013

DTN News: Paris Air Show Top Stories / Headlines News Dated June 18, 2013

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Photos: Paris Air & Space Show 2013 in Pictures

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   See photos from the 2013 Paris Air & Space Show

Paris Air Show peek: Wide-body battle and drones

0. Beaumont Enterprise   Jun 17 10:29pm
   

   Paris Air Show peek: Wide-body battle and drones Associated Press Copyright 2013Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 12:59 pm, Monday, June 17, 2013 PARIS (AP) — TheParis Air Show, which opened for business on Monday, brings hundreds of aircraft to the skies around the French capital, the usual tense ...

Paris Air Show: Wide-Body Battle And Drones

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   Russian air force Sukhoi su-139 fighters performs during their presentation at Paris AirShow in le Bourget, North of Paris, France, Sunday, June 16, 2013.

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Boeing in comeback with launch of new Dreamliner

0. Agence-France Presse via Yahoo! New Zealand Sport   Jun 18 09:33am
   

   Boeing launched the biggest version of its Dreamliner plane at the Paris Air Show Tuesday with over 100 orders worth about $30 billion and a clear message -- after a run of technical blows, the US firm is back on track.

Airbus leads Boeing in opening air show deals

0. AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance   Jun 17 06:30am
   

   Visitors brave rain at Le Bourget airport on June 17, 2013 on the opening day of the Paris Airshow. The world's biggest air show began with a huge order for the Airbus superjumbo, deals for Boeing's troubled ...

CTS International Participates in 2013 Paris Air Show

0. Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance   Jun 16 10:00pm
   

   CTS International, a global provider of aerospace engineering talent, is participating with the Washington State Commerce Association at the 50th Paris Air Show taking place at Le

The Stories to Track at the Paris Air Show

0. CNBC   Jun 17 06:32am
   

   As the Paris Air Show gets under way, Accenture has already noticed that change is in theair for the week ahead in Le Bourget. Four stories in particular clearly underscore the significant changes taking place within the aviation industry.

Boeing and Air Lease Corporation Announce Commitment for 30 787-10Xs

0. PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance   Jun 18 01:38am
   

   LE BOURGET, France, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced today at the Paris Air Show a memorandum of understanding with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) to purchase 33 airplanes. The Los ...

International Paris Air Show Le Bourget - Minister Élaine Zakaïb Hails the Dynamism Québec's Aerospace Sector

0. CNW Group via Yahoo! Canada Finance   Jun 17 03:30am
   

   PARIS-LE BOURGET , June 17, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - In conjunction with the 50 th  International Paris Air Show Le Bourget , running from June 17 to 23, 2013, the Minister for Industrial Policy and the Banque ...

Embry-Riddle to announce new partnership Tuesday at Paris air show

0. Daytona Beach News-Journal   Jun 17 03:10pm
   

   Embry-Riddle President John Johnson will announce Tuesday at the 50th International ParisAir Show that a general aviation manufacturing company will be setting up shop at the university's Aerospace Research and Technology Park.

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DTN News: Paris Air Show Top Stories / Headlines News Dated June 17, 2013

DTN News: Paris Air Show Top Stories / Headlines News Dated June 17, 2013

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Paris Air Show: Airbus, Boeing, Embraer land Monday orders USA TODAY Le BOURGET, France — Thunderstorms and torrential downpours put a damper on the start of the 2013 Paris Air Show, though visitors were treating to some sun later in the day. Highlights from today's show — which kicked off this morning (June 17) just ... See all stories on this topic »

Paris Air Show 2013: Embraer unveils next generation of regional jet, hiking ... The Province Brazil's Embraer S.A. upped the ante in its dogfight with Bombardier Inc. on Monday by launching its next generation of regional jets at the Paris Air Show. The so-called E-Jet E2 family will not only compete against Bombardier's current slate of ... See all stories on this topic »

Paris Air Show: Long-haul jets get boost with promised orders for Airbus, Boeing Washington Post LE BOURGET, France — Airbus and Boeing won pledges for big purchases of their lucrative long-haul wide-body jets at the Paris Air Show Monday, raising hopes that demand is recovering following the worldwide recession. The global aviation event at Le ... See all stories on this topic »

Paris Air Show 2013: 'We're days away' from first CSeries flight, says ... Financial Post Guy Hachey, Bombardier Aerospace president, sat down at the Paris Air Show with the Financial Post to give an update on the company's new CSeries aircraft and what's next for the company. This is an edited version of that discussion. Q: Can you give us ... See all stories on this topic »

Paris Air Show peek: Wide-body battle and drones Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) PARIS (AP) — The Paris Air Show, which opened for business on Monday, brings hundreds of aircraft to the skies around the French capital, the usual tense competition between aircraft manufacturers Boeing and Airbus, and a slew of innovations large and ... See all stories on this topic »

Paris Airshow: Orders for big jets make a splash Reuters India PARIS (Reuters) - Big finance waded into a rain-soaked Paris Airshow with more than $10 billion in orders for jumbo passenger jets as planemakers duelled over strategy for large aircraft on Monday. The world's biggest aircraft lessor, a unit of General ... See all stories on this topic »

Paris Air Show: Airbus Beats Boeing Sky News The world's biggest air show has started with a huge order for the Airbus superjumbo and deals for Boeing's troubled Dreamliner. The two rivals announced a slew of orders at the Paris Air Show, where they traditionally battle for supremacy in the ... See all stories on this topic »

Paris Airshow: Qatar Airways and Boeing announce agreement for nine 777 ... Arabian Aerospace Above: Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker (left) with Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Ray Conner as the airline announced an order for nine new Boeing 777 aircraft at the Paris Air Show today. The agreements include a firm order for two ... See all stories on this topic »

Paris Air Show: Aerojet Rocketdyne would bring thousands of jobs to Huntsville ... The Birmingham News - al.com Speaking Sunday at a reception held by Huntsville's delegation to the Paris Air Show, Aerojet Rocketdyne President Warren Boley said if his company wins the right to build the engine for NASA's planned Space Launch System, it would mean thousands of ... See all stories on this topic »

Paris Air Show: Embraer unveils revamped jet to challenge CSeries Toronto Star The world's biggest rivalry between Boeing and Airbus quickly moved into high gear Monday as both companies reported billions in new orders at the Paris Air Show. And Brazil's Embraer officially unveiled its revamped regional jets, known as the E2 ... See all stories on this topic »

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DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated June 17, 2013

DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated June 17, 2013
Source: U.S. DoD issued No.  440-13 June 17, 2013
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - June 17, 2013: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Contracts issued  June 17, 2013  are undermentioned;

CONTRACTS

ARMY

            The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Penn., was awarded a firm-fixed-price, multi-year contract with a maximum base value of $3,414,000,002 for the production of remanufactured and new-build CH-47F cargo helicopters.  A portion of this contract is in support of foreign military sales for Turkey and United Arab Emirates.  The total of the contract if all options are exercised will be $4,983,900,022.  The estimated completion date is Dec. 31, 2020.  A combination of fiscal 2011, fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2013 Procurement funds in the amount of $1,316,639,035 are being obligated on this award.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-13-C-0002). 

            Rosoboronexport, Russia was awarded a $572,180,894 firm-fixed-price contract modification for 30 Mi-17 helicopters, spare parts, test equipment and engineering support services. The Mi-17 military helicopters will be used by the Afghan National Security Forces Special Mission Wing, an aviation unit that supports counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics and special operations missions. Work will be performed in Russia and is expected to be complete by Dec. 31, 2014.  This contract involves foreign military sales.  FY12 funds in the amount of $572,180,894 are being obligated at time of award.  Army contracting command Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Ala. is the contracting activity (W58RGZ11-C-0072/P0006). 

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

            Virtual Imaging Inc., Deerfield, Fla.,has been awarded a maximum $111,087,410 (P00026) modification exercising the fourth option year of a one year base contract (SPM2D1-09-D-8343) with eight one-year option periods and covers radiology systems, subsystems, and components.  The contract is a fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment contract.  Location of performance is Florida with a June 23, 2014 performance completion date.  Using military services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and federal civilian agencies.  Type of appropriation is fiscal 2013 through fiscal 2014 Defense Working Capital funds.  The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa.

AIR FORCE

            Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Ariz. has been awarded a $52,481,230 firm-fixed-price contract to procure Maverick air-to-ground missile 65 and Training Guided Missile 65 variants D,G, K and K2 and missile maintenance trainer (MMT) to support foreign military sales.  Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., and is expected to be completed by Nov. 30, 2015.  The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/EBHK, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is the contracting activity (FA8213-13-C-0032). 

            Cubic Applications, Inc., San Diego, Calif., has been awarded a $6,619,241 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to conduct research for technology integration under U.S. Pacific Command’s (PACOM)'s Joint innovation and experimentation initiatives, develop and evaluate various operational aspects including tactics, techniques, and procedures; participation in joint tests and evaluations; and concept evelopment..  Work will be performed at San Diego, Calif., and USPACOM headquarters, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, and is expected to be completed by June 16, 2015.  Fiscal 2012 Research and Development in the amount of $522,985 are being obligated at the time of award.  The Air Force Research Laboratory/RQKHA, Wright-Patterson, Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-13-C-6398). 

NAVY

            BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $22,527,198 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-10-C-2204) to exercise an option for services and material for USS Arlington (LPD 24) post-shakedown availability.  Specific efforts include: program management, planning, engineering, design, liaison, scheduling, labor and procurement of incidental material in support of fitting out availability and post-shakedown availability.  Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., (90.53 percent), and Chesapeake, Va., (9.47 percent), and is expected to be completed by April 2014.  Fiscal 2012 Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy funding in the amount of $1,405,133 will be obligated at time of award.  Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity. 

            Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training, Moorestown, N.J., is being awarded a $9,931,106 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-03-C-5115) for DDG Modernization testing efforts associated with the Aegis Combat System and MK 59 Decoy Launcher System shipcheck studies onboard DDG 62.  Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif. (40 percent), Norfolk, Va. (38 percent), Moorestown, N.J. (8 percent), Washington, D.C. (7 percent), Port Hueneme, Calif. (3 percent), Bath, Maine (2 percent), Pascagoula, Miss. (2 percent), and is expected to be completed by September 2013.  Funding in the amount of $9,931,106 will be obligated at time of award.  Fiscal 2013 Operations and Maintenance, Navyand fiscal 2013 Research, Development, Test and Evaluation funds in the amount of $9,917,702 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY

            Microsoft Corporation Sitz, Redmond, Wash., is being awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract with a total cumulative face value of $412,240,000. The minimum guarantee is $5,000, for Microsoft Enterprise Technical Support Services (METSS) necessary to obtain highly trained "Microsoft Blue Badge Cardholder-support".  These services require access rights to Microsoft's proprietary (closed-source) code, which is licensed under exclusive legal right of Microsoft.  The core requirements are for the contractor to provide Microsoft Consulting Services that include software developers and product teams to leverage a variety of proprietary resources and source code, and Microsoft Premier Support services such as tools and knowledge bases, problem resolution assistance from product developers, and access to Microsoft source code when applicable to support Department of Defense's mission. The period of performance is a one-year base period and four one-year option periods for a total period of five years.  Performance will predominantly be within the continental United States; however, support services may also be required at multiple overseas locations.  The original solicitation was issued as an other than full and open competitive action, one proposal was received.  The Defense Information Technology Contracting organization, Scott AFB, Ill., is the contracting activity (HC1028-13-D-0023). 

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DTN News - PARIS AIR SHOW: Russian Fighter Jet Makes A Big Comeback At The Paris Air Show

DTN News - PARIS AIR SHOW: Russian Fighter Jet Makes A Big Comeback At The Paris Air Show

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - June 17, 2013: Visitors to the 50th Paris Air Show in June will be treated to daily flight demonstrations of  the Sukhoi Su 35 presented by United Aircraft Corporation.

Irkut Corporation’s Yak 130, military training aircraft, will also be presented in flight.
And finally, Super Jet International will be showing its 100-seat commercial airliner, the 
Super Jet 100, in the static display area.

The organizers are delighted to see so many Russian aircraft at Le Bourget this year, 
adding to the variety of flying displays of interest to both trade visitors and the general 
public.

Over 2,000 exhibitors from 44 countries have booked so far. All the chalet units and 
exhibition stands are reserved: 350 chalets, 51,000 m2 of stand space in 6 halls and 43,000 m2 of outside exhibition space. Some 120 aircraft are registered and there will be 27 national pavilions occupying an area of almost 30,000 m2
.
“With a full complement of exhibitors, the 50th Paris Air Show promises to be a 
resounding success. This is a reflection of the booming aerospace industry and confirms 
our position as the world’s leading air show”, says Emeric d’Arcimoles, Commissaire

Général of the International Paris Air Show.

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DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated June 14, 2013

DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated June 14, 2013
Source: U.S. DoD issued No.  437-13 June 14, 2013
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - June 14, 2013: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Contracts issued  June 14, 2013  are undermentioned;

CONTRACTS

NAVY

            CH2M Hill Constructors, Englewood, Colo. (N62470-13-D-6019), Environmental Chemical Corp., Burlingame, Calif. (N62470-13-D-6020); Kellogg Brown and Root Services Inc., Arlington, Va. (N62470-13-D-6021) and URS Group Inc., Morrisville, N.C. (N62470-13-D-6022), are each being awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, multiple award contract with provisions to issue cost-plus-award-fee or firm-fixed-price task orders for global contingency construction projects worldwide.  The maximum dollar value including the base period and four option years for all four contracts combined is $800,000,000.  Approximately 60 percent capacity would be used for natural disasters and 40 percent would be used for miscellaneous work both inside and outside of the continental United States.  The work to be performed provides the Navy, on behalf of Department of Defense, and on behalf of other federal agencies when authorized, an immediate response for construction services.  The construction and related engineering services would respond to natural disasters, humanitarian assistance, conflict, or projects with similar characteristics.  Work will be predominately construction.  The contractor, in support of the construction effort, may be required to provide initial base operating support services, which will be incidental to construction efforts.  The term of the contract is not to exceed 60 months, with an expected completion date of June 2018.  Fiscal 2013 Operation and Maintenance, Navy contract funds in the amount of $100,000 will be obligated at the time of award, and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The contracts were competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with 13 proposals received.  The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity. 

            Walsh Federal LLC, Chicago, Ill., is being awarded a $38,743,915 firm-fixed-price contract for construction of the replacement medical clinic at Shaw Air Force Base.  The proposed new construction will consist of a medical clinic featuring stepped up three-level configuration with two, two-story structures connected with three-story circulation corridors around an interior courtyard, an ambulance shelter and a telecommunication enclosure.  Work will be performed in Sumter, S.C., and is expected to be completed by December 2016.  Fiscal 2013 Military Construction, Defense-Wide contract funds in the amount of $38,743,915 are obligated on this award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with six proposals received.  The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N69450-13-C-1756). 

            Chesapeake Technology International Corp.*, California, Md., is being awarded a $9,849,647 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contract under Topic N101-019, entitled “Algorithms for Dynamic 4D (3D space with time) Volumetric Calculations and Analysis.”  The objective of this SBIR effort is to develop innovative software capabilities that can correctly and efficiently calculate the optimal flight path given the terrain data, aircraft position, flight characteristics, and positions of known threat emitters.  This effort is in support of EA-6B Improved Capability III and EA-18G training and simulation products.  Work will be performed in California, Md. (50 percent); Cherry Point, N.C. (20 percent);Whidbey Island, Wash. (10 percent); Point Mugu, Calif. (10 percent); and Denver, Colo. (10 Percent), and is expected to be completed in July 2018.  Fiscal 2013 Aircraft Procurement Navy contract funds in the amount of $408,992 are being obligated on this award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i).  The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif., is the contracting activity (N68936-13-D-0006). 

AIR FORCE

            Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Ariz., has been awarded a $534,795,962 firm-fixed-price contract for AMRAAM Production Lot 27.  Work will be performed at Tucson, Ariz., and is expected to be completed by Jan. 31, 2016.  Fifty one percent of the production effort is Foreign Military Sales (AIM-120 C7s for Oman and Saudi Arabia).  This award is the result of a sole source acquisition.  Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/EBA, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA8675-13-C-0003). 

            Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Orlando, Fla., has been awarded a $9,899,914 delivery order (#0030) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (FA8682-11-D-0155) for JASSM Common Unique Planning Component software.  Work will be performed at Orlando, Fla., and is expected to be completed by June 25, 2015.  Foreign Military Sales contract funds in the amount of $9,899,914 are being obligated at time of award for Finland and Australia.  Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/EBJK, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity.  

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

            MinXray Inc.*, Northbrook, Ill., has been awarded a maximum $103,079,866 modification (P00011) exercising the fourth option year of a one year base contract (SPM2D1-09-D-8335) with seven one-year option periods and covers radiology systems, subsystems, and components.  The contract is a fixed-price with an economic-price-adjustment contract.  Location of performance is Illinois, with a June 16, 2014 performance completion date.  Using military services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and federal civilian agencies.  Type of appropriation is fiscal 2013 through fiscal 2014 Defense Working Capital funds.  The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa. 

            US Foods Inc., Lexington, S.C., has been awarded a maximum $40,500,000 fixed-price-with an economic-price-adjustment, bridge contract.  This contract is for prime vendor food and beverage support.  Location of performance is South Carolina with a Feb. 15, 2014 performance completion date.  Using military services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and federal civilian agencies.  Type of appropriation is fiscal 2013 through fiscal 2014 Defense Working Capital funds.  The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM300-13-D-3663). 

            VWR International LLC, Radnor, Pa., has been awarded a maximum $8,970,890 modification (P00006) exercising the second year on a one-year base contract (SPM2DE-11-D-7343) with four one-year option periods for distribution of medical laboratory supplies and equipment.  The contract is a fixed-price with an economic-price-adjustment, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract.  Locations of performance are Pennsylvania and New Jersey, with a June 26, 2014 performance completion date.  Using military services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and federal civilian agencies.  Type of appropriation is fiscal 2013 Defense Working Capital funds.  The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa.

ARMY

            Dominion Dynamics Consulting LLC, Yorktown, Va., was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract with a maximum value of $100,000,000 contract to procure general administrative support services for the National Guard nationwide.  Performance location and type of appropriation will be determined with each order.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with 27 bids received.  The National Guard Bureau, Lansing, Mich., is the contracting activity (W912JB-13-D-4003). 

            MACNAK-Korte Team LLC, Lakewood, Wash., was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract with a maximum value of $16,649,361 for the construction of an Army Reserve Center in Sloan, Nev.  Fiscal 2013 military construction funds are being obligated on this award.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with seven bids received.  The Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-13-C-0014). 

            General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, Williston, Vt., was awarded a $14,361,120 modification (P00004), to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (W56HZV-13-C-0027), to procure M2A1 .50 caliber machine gun quick change barrel kits.  Work will be performed in Saco, Maine.  The cumulative total face value of this contract is $56,984,460.  A combination of fiscal 2011, fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2013 procurement funds are being obligated on this award.  The Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity. 

            Weeks Marine Inc., Covington, La., was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract with a maximum value of $10,058,150 for dredging services at East Rockaway to Rockaway Inlet and Jamaica Bay.  Work will be performed in New York, N.Y.  Fiscal 2013 procurement funds are being obligated on this award.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with three bids received.  The Army Corps of Engineers, New York, N.Y., is the contracting activity (W912DS-13-C-0031). 

            Evergreen Helicopters, McMinnville, Ore., was awarded a $10,187,915 modification (No. P00004), to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (W912CN-12-D-0002), to procure services in support of air medical evacuation and training for the Army Garrison Hawaii property and operations areas on Hawaii.  Specific work location and type of appropriation will be determined with each order.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with four bids received.  The Army Contracting Command, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, is the contracting activity. 

            Vista Technical Services LLC, Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract with a maximum value of $9,900,000 for environmental support services within the Army Corps of Engineers’ South-Pacific Division and South-Western Division area of responsibility.  Specific work location and type of appropriation will be determined with each order.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento, Calif., is the contracting activity (W91238-13-D-0008). 

TRICARE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY

            Deloitte Consulting LLP, McLean, Va., is being awarded a $6,614,408 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide support to the Clinical Informatics Review Division (CIRD) of the DoD/Veterans Affairs (VA) Interagency Program Office (IPO).  The contract includes an eight month base period and four one-year option periods plus a three month transition-out period.  The contractor will provide strategic health information professional and clinical services for the DoD/VA IPO.  The contractor will provide facilitation, program management, and subject matter experts using best business and industry practices in order to strengthen and improve IPO’s ability to deliver quality health information management/health information systems solutions for clinicians and other health care providers.  This contract was competitively procured with four initial offers received.  The TRICARE Management Activity, Aurora, Colo., is the contracting activity (HT0012-13-F-0005). 

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DTN News - AIRLINES NEWS: Airbus A350 Makes Maiden Test Flight

DTN News - AIRLINES NEWS: Airbus A350 Makes Maiden Test Flight

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - June 14, 2013: The newest aircraft from European planemaker Airbus has taken off on its maiden test flight.

The Airbus A350 is designed to be more fuel-efficient, and a direct competitor to US rival Boeing's 787 Dreamliner.

It is seen as vital to the future of Airbus, which competes with Boeing to supply the majority of the world's airlines with new planes.

It took off from Blagnac airstrip in the French city of Toulouse, where the A350 is assembled, on Friday morning.

The plane will take a short trip to carry out tests, and then land back at Toulouse again.

Boeing's Dreamliner has proved popular since its first flight in 2009, despite recently being grounded by regulators over safety fears relating to its batteries.

Major milestone

Airlines are being squeezed by high fuel costs and falling passenger numbers, and are looking for more fuel-efficient aircraft.

Airbus claims the A350, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, will use about 25% less fuel than previous generation wide-bodied aircraft.

Like the Dreamliner, the A350 is made largely of advanced materials, particularly carbon composites, in order to save weight.

Airbus has already taken more than 600 orders for the new plane, whereas there have been 890 Dreamliner orders so far.

The company hopes to start delivering the first A350s to customers by the end of 2014.

Analysts say a successful test flight would be a major milestone for Airbus in the A350 project, with major aircraft manufacturing projects frequently beset by delays.

"All recent programmes before it, both by Airbus, Boeing and others, have had reasonably horrendous technical problems and delays," said Nick Cunningham, an aviation analyst at the London-based Agency Partners, speaking to French agency AFP.

"So every time you hit a milestone (such as a test flight), it's good news because it means that you've missed an opportunity to have another big delay."

The plane's wings were designed at an Airbus facility in Filton near Bristol, and are manufactured at Broughton in Wales.

The Airbus A350 XWB is a family of long-range, two-engined wide-body jet airliners under development by European aircraft manufacturer Airbus. The A350 will be the first Airbus with both fuselage and wing structures made primarily of carbon fibre-reinforced polymer. It will carry 250 to 350 passengers in three-class seating, depending on variant.

The A350 was originally conceived in 2004 as a largely new design, but with a fuselage based on the A330. This was rejected by some prospective customers. The 2006 redesigned A350 was named by Airbus as the A350 XWB, where the XWB is an acronym extra wide body. Airbus stated that it will be more fuel-efficient and have operating costs up to 8% lower than the Boeing 787.

The launch customer for the A350 is Qatar Airways, which ordered 80 aircraft across the three variants. Development costs are projected to be €12 billion (US$15 billion or £10 billion). The airliner is scheduled to enter airline service in mid-2014. As of February 2013, 617 aircraft have been ordered.

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