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Boeing: Integrated Defense Systems - Nimrod Maritime Patrol Aircraft (411 words) |
 | The United Kingdom chose The Boeing Company and British Aerospace in July 1996 to replace the country's fleet of Nimrod MR2 maritime patrol aircraft. |
 | British Aerospace Defence's Military Aircraft Division is the prime contractor and will oversee the upgrade effort. |
 | British Aerospace contributions include structural upgrades such as new wings, general and flight avionics, new Rolls Royce engines and system integration. |
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BIGpedia - British Aerospace - Encyclopedia and Dictionary Online (753 words) |
 | British Aerospace (BAe) was a British aircraft manufacturer, now part of BAE Systems. |
 | On September 26 1985 the British and Saudi Arabian governments signed the Al Yamamah contract, with British Aerospace as prime contractor. |
 | In July British Aerospace Space Systems division was sold to Matra Marconi Space. |