Kratos Defense and Security Solutions facilitated an on-orbit spacecraft demonstration based on previous pathfinder studies to migrate a consolidated command and control system to a new architecture. The demonstration leveraged the U.S. Air Force's Enterprise Ground Services framework utilizing the CCS-C ground system, the company said Wednesday.

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KLX Aerospace Solutions will rename itself “Boeing Distribution Services” in a move slated to take effect Feb. 4. The name change notice, published Tuesday, came two months after Boeing completed its purchase of the Florida-based aviation parts and services provider for $3.2B cash. The Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer said the deal was part of its push to expand offerings […] More

A joint venture of Boeing and Safran has received clearances from regulators to kick off design, development and servicing work on onboard engines built to power aircraft while on the ground. Etienne Boisseau will serve as CEO of the new JV that will design auxiliary power units in San Diego, Boeing said Friday. “This joint venture strengthens Boeing’s […] More

Boeing‘s venture capital arm has invested in BridgeSat through a recent Series B funding round to help the latter company accelerate deployment of an optical system for space-based connectivity services. Brian Schettler, managing director of Boeing’s HorizonX Ventures organization, said in a statement released Monday the company seeks to facilitate digital transition in satellite communications through […] More

Pete Hoene, president and CEO of SES‘ government solutions business, has said the company aims to offer a suite of managed services and systems designed to help customers transmit data in real time via a new satellite network. He wrote in an article published by SpaceNews that Boeing will build seven medium-Earth orbit satellites for […] More

Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing’s global services business, has said he is working with the heads of the Chicago-based aerospace firm’s defense and commercial segments to find new growth opportunities, AINonline reported Friday. Deal said he collaborates with CEO Dennis Muilenburg; Leanne Caret, president of Boeing’s defense, space and security segment; Greg Smith, chief […] More

Boeing and Embraer have agreed to form a strategic partnership to establish a joint venture that will promote and build new applications and markets for KC-390 military multi-mission aircraft and other defense platforms and services. Nelson Salgado, executive vice president for Embraer’s financial and investor relations, said in a statement published Thursday that joint investments in […] More

Boeing and France-based Safran have formed a new joint venture that will develop and service auxiliary power units or onboard engines used to power aircraft while on the ground. Boeing said Monday both firms will own a 50 percent stake in the U.S.-based joint venture and that it expects the transaction to close in the […] More

Boeing’s Aviall subsidiary has joined an industry team to help transition the Bronco II aircraft to the U.S. market. Boeing said Tuesday Aviall will work with Paramount Group, Aerospace Development and Fulcrum Concepts through the Bronco Combat Systems team. Bronco II is a two-person aircraft designed to support command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and […] More

Leanne Caret, president and CEO of Boeing’s defense, space and security business, will receive the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Award from the Navy League of the United States in recognition of her contribution to the maritime sector and efforts to build up national security, American Security Today reported Thursday. Jack London, executive chairman and […] More

Howard Berry, director of global sales and marketing for international government services at Boeing’s global services business, has said the company plans to buy businesses and establish new partnerships in a move to support defense platforms in Europe and Russia and meet its growth target, Defense News reported Friday. “Today we are about a $16 […] More

A Boeing subsidiary has partnered with Accenture, Oracle and Mannai to build an enterprise resource planning and logistics management information system for Qatar’s armed forces under a five-year contract. Boeing said Wednesday its Tapestry Solutions business will provide the GOLDesp maintenance, repair and overhaul software platform while Oracle will supply its E-Business suite for integration into the ERP/LMIS platform. GOLDesp is designed […] More