Boeing gets $6.5 million defense deal to provide aircraft parts for ArmyOctober 2nd, 2009 Boeing gets $6.5M defense dealWASHINGTON — The Boeing Co. received a $6.5 million contract from the Defense Logistics Agency to provide aircraft parts for the Army, the Pentagon said late Thursday.
Boeing gets $26.2 million Air Force deal for spare parts for C-17 aircraftSeptember 30th, 2009 Boeing gets $26.2M Air Force dealWASHINGTON — Boeing Co.'s McDonnell Douglas received a $26.2 million contract boost from the Air Force to buy spare parts for the C-17 aircraft, the Pentagon said late Wednesday. Shares of the Chicago-based company fell 5 cents to $54.10 in after-hours trading, after falling 47 cents to close at $54.15.
Boeing gets $102.3 million Air Force deal for logistics on aerial refueling tankersSeptember 3rd, 2009 Boeing gets $102.3M Air Force dealWASHINGTON — Boeing Co.'s McDonnell Douglas Corp. received a $102.3 million contract boost from the Air Force for logistics support for the KC-10 and KDC-10 aerial refueling tankers, the Pentagon said late Thursday.
Boeing shows off Poseidon, India is first global buyerJuly 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - India will be the first international customer of the Boeing P-8I Poseidon, a variant of the P-8A Poseidon, US Navy's newest maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft showcased by the Boeing Company. Ceremonially rolled out Thursday at the Boeing facility in Renton, Washington, the P-8A, a derivative of the Next-Generation 737-800, is a long-range anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft capable of broad-area, maritime and littoral operations.
Boeing rolls out new Navy patrol and reconnaissance jet based on 737July 30th, 2009 Boeing unveils new Navy patrol jetRENTON, Wash. — Boeing Co.
Bell Helicopter strike ends after manufacturing workers approve new contractJuly 22nd, 2009 Bell strike over after union OKs contractFORT WORTH, Texas — The nearly six-week strike at Bell Helicopter ended Wednesday after the union representing about 2,500 manufacturing workers approved a new four-year contract. United Auto Workers Local 218 members voted on a contract that Bell had presented during negotiations Tuesday.
Boeing to pay $580 million for South Carolina plant where 787 Dreamliners are builtJuly 7th, 2009 Boeing pays $580M for SC Dreamliner plant
SEATTLE — Boeing Co. said Tuesday it will pay $580 million in cash for a South Carolina plant where the company's eagerly awaited Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes are built.
Boeing to pay $580 million for South Carolina plant where parts for 787 Dreamliners are builtJuly 7th, 2009 Boeing pays $580M for SC Dreamliner parts plantSEATTLE — Boeing Co. said Tuesday it will pay $580 million in cash for a South Carolina plant where large components for the company's eagerly awaited Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes are built.
Boeing gets $750 million Air Force deal for engineering services on B-52 bomberJune 29th, 2009 Boeing gets $750M Air Force deal for B-52 bomberWASHINGTON — Aerospace company Boeing Co. received a $750 million contract from the Air Force to provide additional services for the B-52 bomber, the Pentagon said late Monday.
Bell Helicopter workers and management to resume negotiations next weekJune 27th, 2009 Bell workers, management to return to tableHURST, Texas — Striking manufacturing workers at Fort Worth-area Bell Helicopter Textron plants and management will return to the bargaining table on July 1. A statement by company officials said Bell accepted a suggestion from a federal mediator for both parties to return to talks.
GAO: Bell-Boeing's Osprey may not meet challenges of high-threat environment in AfghanistanJune 23rd, 2009 GAO: Osprey may not meet challenges of AfghanistanWASHINGTON — After more than 20 years of development and $27 billion in taxpayer money, a military plane that can take off and land like a helicopter may not meet the challenges of high-threat missions like Afghanistan, government auditors said Tuesday. The medium-size, tilt-rotor Osprey — jointly built by Boeing Co.
Bell Helicopter manufacturing workers reject 3-year contract, go on strike at Fort Worth sitesJune 15th, 2009 Workers reject new contract with Bell HelicopterFORT WORTH, Texas — Manufacturing workers at Bell Helicopter plants in the Fort Worth area went on strike early Monday for the first time in more than two decades in part to protect 44 janitors whose work the company wants to outsource. Members of United Auto Workers Local 218, who were also upset by proposed increases in medical costs, voted 1,177 to 680 on Sunday to defeat the three-year contract.
Court: Boeing, General Dynamics must pay $2.8 billion to settle canceled Navy aircraft dealJune 2nd, 2009 Court upholds Navy cancellation of A-12 aircraftWASHINGTON — Boeing Co. and General Dynamics Corp.
Boeing, AgustaWestland reach $1.2 billion deal to supply Italian Army with Chinook helicoptersMay 13th, 2009 Boeing, AgustaWestland reach $1.2B helicopter dealROME — Boeing Co. and AgustaWestland will supply the Italian Army with 16 Chinook helicopters under a contract worth about $1.23 billion, the companies said Wednesday.
US, India to sign arms deal worth Rs 10,700 croreMarch 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - India and US will ink arms deal worth Rs 10,700 crore as the United State has cleared the sale of eight Boeing Co P-8I maritime patrol aircraft. The State Department told the US Congress that the clearance for the 2.1 billion dollar deal was given after factoring in 'political, military, economic, human rights and arms control considerations'.