Barbara Valcuende de Almada appointed as Commercial Aircraft Solutions Program Manager in Brazil

Strengthening Customer Support in Brazil

 

In this position, Valcuende de Almada provides Embraer onsite support, supply chain collaboration, and aftermarket support and facilitation with the overall goal of enhancing BAE Systems’ capability and engagement in Brazil, an emerging aircraft market cluster.
“Embraer is a key customer for BAE Systems,” said Todd Rash, vice president and deputy general manager of Commercial Aircraft Solutions at BAE Systems. “Barbara’s on-site presence will facilitate the relationship between the two companies and enable us to better serve Embraer.”

Valcuende de Almada joined the company in 2008, working in the UK for BAE Systems’ shared services organization. She received a master’s degree in management and finance from the University of Bath, and is originally from Vitoria, Brazil.
BAE Systems’ Commercial Aircraft Solutions has more than four decades of experience in manufacturing high-integrity avionics, flight and engine controls, and a broad range of cabin and flight-deck electronics. The company has had a presence in Brazil dating back to 1998, and its current involvement spans both commercial avionics and military systems such as Naval guns, radars and armored vehicles. It is seeking to establish mutually beneficial industrial partnerships with the Brazilian defense, aerospace and security industry. In 2011, BAE Systems was selected by aircraft manufacturer Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force to provide flight control electronics for KC-390 transport.
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U.S. Navy Calls on BAE Systems to Provide Critical Mine Detection Sensor Prototype

 

Protecting sailors and U.S. Marines from prolific threats is a 24-7 need

 

HONOLULU, Hawaii — BAE Systems has been awarded a $20 million contract to develop an advanced prototype system that detects mines and obstacles in near-shore waters for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. As part of the Coastal Battlefield Reconnaissance and Analysis (COBRA) program, the laser-based airborne system will provide 24-hour capability to ensure our troops’ safe transition from ship to shore.
“This program will help save lives, and to us there is no better reward than providing technology to help protect those who put themselves in harm’s way while serving our nation,” said Reid Noguchi, general manager of BAE Systems Spectral Solutions. “Having conducted extensive research and development in advanced sensors, airborne prototype systems, and sophisticated real time software, BAE Systems has worked closely with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to mature the technologies and capabilities to meet the Navy’s mine countermeasures needs on an accelerated timeline.”

Friday 19 April 2013

BAe 146 C.MK 3 aircraft delivered to the UK Royal Air Force

 

MAJOR CONVERSION PROGRAMME INCLUDES ENHANCED INTERIOR FLEXIBILITY WITH FOUR DIFFERENT INTERIOR OPTIONS

 

Prestwick, Scotland, BAE Systems Regional Aircraft has delivered on time and on budget two BAe 146-200QC (Quick Change) aircraft that have been converted from commercial to military configuration for use by the Royal Air Force.

After a period of familiarisation and operational trials, both aircraft have now been declared as Released To Service (RTS) by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence.

Known in RAF service as the BAe 146 C Mk.3, the two aircraft have been converted under a £15.5 million contract awarded to BAE Systems Regional Aircraft at Prestwick under an Urgent Operational Requirement (UOR) to augment tactical aircraft numbers, particularly the Lockheed C130 Hercules force, during the upcoming extraction phase of Operation Herrick, the current Afghanistan campaign.

The Air Force's last four MC-130E Combat Talon I's spread their wings for a final mission from their home at Duke Field

Air Force Combat Talons fly for last time

DUKE FIELD, Fla. -

The Talons will be officially retired in a ceremony at Duke Field April 25 and the aircraft will then be flown to the "boneyard" at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. April 25 commemorates the 33rd anniversary of the Desert One mission to free the Iranian hostages - several of the MC-130Es at Duke Field took part in that mission.

"This is an emotional and historic day for the airmen of the 919th Special Operations Wing," said Col. Andy Comtois, 919th SOW commander. "Since our inception, the 919 SOW has primarily been a C-130 wing and, for almost 20 years, a Combat Talon wing. We will miss these great war birds."

Thursday 18 April 2013

Fixed-Wing Aviators set sights on Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System

 

Our proven laser-guided rocket continues to impress

 

NASHUA, New Hampshire — BAE Systems’ Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS™) rocket recently launched and engaged targets from a U.S. Air Force A-10 jet, marking another milestone for the laser-guided rocket system. This expanded capability gives pilots of fast-moving jet aircraft a precision-guided stand-off system that has proven to be the low-collateral-damage weapon of choice for Marine Corps helicopter pilots in Afghanistan.

Thursday 18 April 2013

Typhoon test pilots begin Night Vision Goggles trials

 

New Night Vision Goggles are being trialled by Typhoon pilots at BAE Warton site.

 

Adding to the very latest technologies that the Helmet Mounted Symbology System offers along with the night compatible cockpit, the FENN NG2000Ti goggles will provide pilots with x-ray like vision right through the night.

Night Vision Goggle trials are ongoing and demonstrate the continued efforts to integrate the latest technologies into the Typhoon system.