Lockheed looking at Embraer, Boeing (737) for spy plane

mpenguin1 · August 14th, 2005, 07:56

WASHINGTON -- Lockheed Martin Corp. is looking at the Embraer 190 and the Boeing Co. 737 as candidates for a new Army spy plane, the company said Friday.

Two other planes are in the running for the Aerial Common Sensor program: the Gulfstream G550 and the Bombardier Global Express, said Judith Gan, a spokeswoman for Lockheed's integrated systems and solutions unit.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/...%20Spy%20Plane

Mike Lewis · August 14th, 2005, 10:23

The British version called the "Astor" uses the Global Express.

BCTAv8r · August 14th, 2005, 18:42

As much as I support Boeing, I hope the EMB-190 wins.

PanJet · August 14th, 2005, 20:46

I love the last line of the article.

Boeing is based in Chicago.

It has almost nothing to do with the article, and it's like they're trying to remind everyone that Boeing isn't in Seattle anymore.

TrinidadGT20 · August 22nd, 2005, 21:39

Too bad there are so few units being considered by the Army/Navy (<60). I know it's wishful thinking but it would be great to see Lockheed develop their own plane for this role. And if that plane could also be adapted as a commercial airliner, all the better. There is certainly enough of a market in the <200 seat category for a third competitor. But, again, it's wishful thinking on my part. Lockheed has no plans at all to ever return to the commercial marketplace.

August 14th, 2005, 07:56	#1
mpenguin1 Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 10,307 Blog Entries: 5	Lockheed looking at Embraer, Boeing (737) for spy plane WASHINGTON -- Lockheed Martin Corp. is looking at the Embraer 190 and the Boeing Co. 737 as candidates for a new Army spy plane, the company said Friday. Two other planes are in the running for the Aerial Common Sensor program: the Gulfstream G550 and the Bombardier Global Express, said Judith Gan, a spokeswoman for Lockheed's integrated systems and solutions unit. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/...%20Spy%20Plane

August 14th, 2005, 10:23	#2
Mike Lewis Shadow Administrator Join Date: Jul 1998 Location: Between KFCM and KMSP Posts: 6,227	Re: Lockheed looking at Embraer, Boeing (737) for spy plane The British version called the "Astor" uses the Global Express.

August 14th, 2005, 18:42	#3
BCTAv8r Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boca Raton Posts: 6,140	Re: Lockheed looking at Embraer, Boeing (737) for spy plane As much as I support Boeing, I hope the EMB-190 wins.

August 14th, 2005, 20:46	#4
PanJet Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: WA Posts: 559	Re: Lockheed looking at Embraer, Boeing (737) for spy plane I love the last line of the article. Boeing is based in Chicago. It has almost nothing to do with the article, and it's like they're trying to remind everyone that Boeing isn't in Seattle anymore.

August 22nd, 2005, 21:39	#5
TrinidadGT20 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 1,616	Re: Lockheed looking at Embraer, Boeing (737) for spy plane Too bad there are so few units being considered by the Army/Navy (<60). I know it's wishful thinking but it would be great to see Lockheed develop their own plane for this role. And if that plane could also be adapted as a commercial airliner, all the better. There is certainly enough of a market in the <200 seat category for a third competitor. But, again, it's wishful thinking on my part. Lockheed has no plans at all to ever return to the commercial marketplace.

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