News archive: Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle | Airframer

2 April

ReleaseInnovative Aerosystems acquires license for Honeywell power generator systems, further expanding electrical power and sustainment capabilities

24 February

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney broadens manufacturing capabilities with $200 million investment in Columbus, Georgia

4 February

ReleaseAirbus, Singapore achieve world-first on A330 MRTT auto-refuelling full certification

10 November

ReleaseHEICO Corporation to acquire storied aviation and defense company

4 November

ReleaseCalculex announces enhanced RIPR Model 1401, expanding capabilities of a proven, fielded recorder for modern defense and aerospace platforms

3 July

A model of the F414 engine mounted on a KF-21 airframe.

Hanwha to supply 80 engines for first mass-produced KF-21s

An extension from has brought the company's total contract value to KRW 1.1794 trillion, including extensive post-sale military support through to 2028.

27 March

A concept image of Boeing's F-47, the U.S. Air Force's sixth-generation stealth fighter.

Boeing wins contract to deliver sixth-generation NGAD fighter

The U.S. Air Force selected Boeing to design and produce its Next-Generation Air Dominance platform following record investment in defence.

14 March

ReleaseGE Aerospace secures $5 billion U.S. Air Force contract for F110 engines

25 February

ReleaseRTX's Collins Aerospace selected by Boeing to provide ACES II ejection seats for the U.S. Air Force's F-15EX fleet

14 January

ReleaseKopin receives additional $2 million follow-on microdisplay order in support of rotary and fixed wing pilot helmet mounted display

5 December

ReleaseKratos XQ-58A demonstrates collaborative EW and kill chain closure under USMC control in large force exercise

19 November

ReleaseTreality SVS and Aechelon achieve world’s first eye-limiting 20/20 resolution in a full 360° rear projection dome display

26 June

Hanwha receives order for forty engines for the KF-21

About 40 F414 engines and spare modules will be installed in the full production run of the KF-21, and Hanwha will also provide follow-up support such as engine maintenance instructors and on-site technical support.

1 May

Boeing has secured critical supply chain resources.

Boeing takes over GKN's St Louis operations

The agreement provides continuity of the production and sustainment of critical parts for the F/A-18 and F-15 programs. Nearly the entire GKN St Louis workforce of 550 people have been hired by Boeing.

9 March

Magellan was the first in the industry to optimize 3D sand printing technology for production.

Collins keeps faith with Magellan's complex castings

In addition to F-15, F-16, and F-18 castings for Collins legacy programs, the extended LTA also encompasses the supply of castings to support F-35 Lightning II, KC-46, Airbus A320neo, Boeing 787 and 777X programs.

20 November

ReleaseCollins Aerospace awarded sole-source $700 million contract for ACES 5

17 November

ReleaseBoeing reorganises Defense, Space & Security business unit

7 September

ReleaseBAE Systems accelerates electronic warfare system production for F-15E and F-15EX Eagle fighter jets

25 August

Successfully completing this trial demonstrates the readiness of the MS-110 systems to support customers around the globe.

Fast jet reconnaissance pod achieves first flight

Collins Aerospace reconnaissance systems have been fielded and are operational on tactical fast jet platforms such as the F-15 and F-16, as well as special mission ISR business jets.

4 November

The F110 powers every new production F-15 ordered in the past decade, as well as nearly 70% of today's most advanced U.S. Air Force F-16C/D aircraft.

GE wins ongoing contract to power USAF F-15EX fleet

The F110 engine by GE be will continue to provide the power for the U.S. Air Force's F-15EX fleet. To date, over 3,400 F110 engines have been delivered worldwide, accruing over 10.5 million engine flight hours.

23 September

Ravichander V, global co-COO Dynamatic-Oldland Aerospace; Pierce Lehr, vice president – BDS bombers and fighters, supply chain; Salil Gupte, president, Boeing India; Dr. Udayant Malhoutra, CEO and managing director, Dynamatic Technologies; Pratyush Kumar, vice president – F15 program manager, Boeing International; and Ashwani Bhargava, director – supply chain, Boeing India.

F-15EX aerostructures deal marks a first for India

A strategic tier one supplier to Boeing for over a decade, Dynamic Technologies has secured a deal to manufacture F-15EX Eagle II aerostructure assemblies at its Bengaluru factory.

19 May

ReleaseNASA tests system for aircraft positioning in supersonic flight

21 April

ReleaseBoeing delivers next F-15EX ahead of schedule

7 April

ReleasePratt & Whitney submits proposal to power the F-15EX with the F100

2 March

ReleaseElectronic warfare system production starts for U.S. Air Force F-15s

11 February

The F-15EX fighter jet demonstrates a vertical “Viking” departure during its first flight on Feb. 2, 2021. (Boeing photo by Eric Shindelbower)

F-15EX first flight clears path for deliveries to US Air Force

The latest variant of the F-15 fighter jet is not simply an evolution, its digital backbone will enable it to be an effective testbed for future technology. First deliveries are scheduled within the first quarter.

2 February

ReleaseGE's F110 engine powers first flight of Boeing F-15EX

7 October

Boeing has selected Raytheon Intelligence & Space to provide the APG-82(V)1 active electronically scanned array radar for the F-15EX.

Raytheon's proven AESA radar selected for the F-15EX

The APG-82(V)1 radar is combat proven, having flown in multiple theatres around the world. Eight systems will be delivered for the F-15EX by 2022.

16 September

ReleaseGE Aviation delivers first F110 engines to power USAF's F-15EX

24 June

ReleaseBoeing boosts Israeli aerospace industry

11 May

ReleaseGKN Aerospace and Boeing extend partnership on significant military aircraft contracts

30 April

ReleaseGE Aviation awarded major contracts for F110 engine production

24 September

ReleaseElbit Systems selected by Boeing to supply structural components for the F-15 aircraft

21 May

ReleaseHeroux-Devtek firms up landing gear supply agreement for Boeing's F/A-18 program and expands scope to Boeing's Advanced F-15 program, spare parts and services

31 January

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseInnovative Aerosystems acquires license for Honeywell power generator systems, further expanding electrical power and sustainment capabilities

ReleaseRTX's Pratt & Whitney broadens manufacturing capabilities with $200 million investment in Columbus, Georgia

ReleaseAirbus, Singapore achieve world-first on A330 MRTT auto-refuelling full certification

ReleaseHEICO Corporation to acquire storied aviation and defense company

ReleaseCalculex announces enhanced RIPR Model 1401, expanding capabilities of a proven, fielded recorder for modern defense and aerospace platforms

ReleaseGE Aerospace secures $5 billion U.S. Air Force contract for F110 engines

ReleaseRTX's Collins Aerospace selected by Boeing to provide ACES II ejection seats for the U.S. Air Force's F-15EX fleet

ReleaseKopin receives additional $2 million follow-on microdisplay order in support of rotary and fixed wing pilot helmet mounted display

ReleaseKratos XQ-58A demonstrates collaborative EW and kill chain closure under USMC control in large force exercise

ReleaseTreality SVS and Aechelon achieve world’s first eye-limiting 20/20 resolution in a full 360° rear projection dome display

ReleaseCollins Aerospace awarded sole-source $700 million contract for ACES 5

ReleaseBoeing reorganises Defense, Space & Security business unit

ReleaseBAE Systems accelerates electronic warfare system production for F-15E and F-15EX Eagle fighter jets

ReleaseNASA tests system for aircraft positioning in supersonic flight

ReleaseBoeing delivers next F-15EX ahead of schedule

ReleasePratt & Whitney submits proposal to power the F-15EX with the F100

ReleaseElectronic warfare system production starts for U.S. Air Force F-15s

ReleaseGE's F110 engine powers first flight of Boeing F-15EX

ReleaseGE Aviation delivers first F110 engines to power USAF's F-15EX

ReleaseBoeing boosts Israeli aerospace industry

ReleaseGKN Aerospace and Boeing extend partnership on significant military aircraft contracts

ReleaseGE Aviation awarded major contracts for F110 engine production

ReleaseElbit Systems selected by Boeing to supply structural components for the F-15 aircraft

ReleaseHeroux-Devtek firms up landing gear supply agreement for Boeing's F/A-18 program and expands scope to Boeing's Advanced F-15 program, spare parts and services

ReleasePut to the test: the advanced F-15 is ready for the fight

ReleaseBoeing demonstrates airborne networking system

ReleaseRaytheon marks 200th global delivery of F-15 AESA radar

ReleaseBoeing integrates next-gen joint helmet mounted cueing system on Silent Eagle

ReleaseBoeing completes wind tunnel tests on Silent Eagle conformal weapons bay

ReleaseBoeing selects Elbit Systems to provide low-profile head-up display for fighter jet advanced cockpit system

ReleaseBoeing, Elbit Systems of America sign MOU for technology investment in Brazil

ReleaseGKN Aerospace wins follow on contracts worth USD850m from Boeing DSS

ReleaseHeroux-Devtek obtains $35 million in new contracts for landing gear components and sub-assemblies

ReleaseBoeing, Korea Aerospace Industries sign agreement for production of F-15 Silent Eagle Conformal Weapons Bay

ReleaseBoeing F-15 Silent Eagle demonstrator completes 1st weapon launch

ReleaseBoeing F-15 Silent Eagle demonstrator makes 1st flight

ReleaseLockheed Martin developing system requirements for F-15C IRST program

ReleasePratt & Whitney's enhanced F100-PW-229 engines power first flight of Korean F-15K fleet

ReleaseBoeing F-15K41 successfully completes 1st flight

ReleaseRaytheon's AESA radar for Boeing F-15E receives new designation