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 Boeing - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
In 1994, Boeing introduced its most modern commercial jet aircraft, the twin-engine B777, with a seating capacity of 390 passengers, in between the B767 and the B747.
Druyan was a key in procuring officer for a $23 billion contract from the Air Force to purchase a fleet of 767 tankers replacing the ageing fleet of KC-135s.
Boeing won the KC-767 contract from USAF, but due to abnormalities with the purchasing structure, this deal was placed on hold, to be resolved some time during 2005.
open-encyclopedia.com /Boeing   (1884 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Boeing 737
The 737 was born out of Boeing's need to field a competitor in the short-range, small capacity jetliner market which had been opened up by the BAC 1-11 and the Douglas DC-9.
Boeing was badly behind however when the 737 program was initiated in 1964, as both of these rivals were already into their flight certification programmes.
Boeing has already hinted that a clean sheet replacement for the 737 will be the company's next major project after the 787, although it is still unclear if the existing 737 will receive yet one more facelift in the next 7 to 10 years.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Boeing-737   (5100 words)

  
 Boeing Wedgetail -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
For the Australian aircraft, Boeing and Northrop are teamed with (additional info and facts about Boeing Australia, Ltd.) Boeing Australia, Ltd., (additional info and facts about BAE Systems) BAE Systems Australia and (additional info and facts about Qantas Defence Services) Qantas Defence Services.
As a result of positive initial success, Boeing has pitched the aircraft to (A republic in the southern half of the Korean Peninsula; established in 1948) Republic of Korea as potential customers.
The Wedgetail platform is also being used to develop technologies for the (additional info and facts about U.S. Air Force) U.S. Air Force's (additional info and facts about E-10) E-10 AWACS aircraft.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/bo/boeing_wedgetail.htm   (447 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Boeing Wedgetail Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Boeing Wedgetail is an aircraft designed in response to an Australian RFP to vendors for an AEW&C; aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force.
In 1997, Boeing Australia was awarded a contract for four 737-700IGW-based aircraft, with an option for three more.
Boeing Australia will provide training, maintainence and support, BAE provides electronic warfare systems and mission equipment and Qantas provides maintenance support for the aircraft.
www.ipedia.com /boeing_wedgetail.html   (374 words)

  
 Articles - Royal Australian Air Force   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Since the long-term lease of two Boeing 737s, the elderly 707s are now used for military purposes only.
Preliminary consideration was also being given to switching some of the purchase to the STOVL version, to operate off Royal Australian Navy helicopter assault ships, effectively turning them into miniature aircraft carriers.
Strategic transport — An aircraft in either the Airbus A400M or Boeing C-17 Globemaster III classes is required to improve strategic airlift capabilites.
www.centralairconditioners.net /articles/Royal_Australian_Air_Force   (1391 words)

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