Aerospace

Boeing Integrates Eagle Passive Active Warning and Survivability System onto U.S. Air Force F-15s

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Recently, Boeing [NYSE: BA] began modifying the Eagle Passive Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS) for the first two F-15E aircraft of the US Air Force. The electronic warfare system (EPAWSS), which will also be installed on the F-15EX Eagle II, will be given to 43 F-15Es.

EPAWSS represents a transformational overhaul to the F-15’s survivability by providing advanced capabilities to detect and counter both airborne and ground threats while also enhancing battlefield situational awareness. It was developed, produced, and integrated by the strong partnership between Boeing and BAE Systems.

According to Prat Kumar, vice president of F-15 Programs, the Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System improves mission effectiveness and survivability for the F-15 in contested areas and further strengthens a highly capable, lethal aircraft. “EPAWSS has effectively demonstrated that the F-15E and F-15EX can operate in a large force environment to penetrate advanced enemy air defences and improve mission flexibility.”

Boeing is a market leader in the aerospace industry and develops, produces, and maintains commercial aircraft, defence goods, and space equipment for clients in over 150 nations. As one of the top exporters from the United States, the business makes use of the skills and large network of international suppliers to enhance economic opportunity, sustainability, and community impact. The diverse workforce at Boeing is dedicated to leading with sustainability, inventing for the future, and cultivating an environment that is built on the organization’s core values of safety, quality, and integrity.

Aerospace

Boeing’s Aurora Flight Sciences Expands Columbus Plant by 50,000 Sqft

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Aurora Flight Sciences, a subsidiary of Boeing, has launched a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi.

This ambitious project will add 50,000 square feet of new space, renovate 40,000 square feet of the existing facility, and introduce advanced automation equipment, robotics, and non-destructive inspection technologies. mcas boeing enhancements will support the growing demand for Aurora’s aerospace systems business.

Since its establishment, Aurora Mississippi has specialized in the production of advanced composite components and assemblies for both military and commercial aircraft. The company first opened in 2005 at Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory in Starkville before relocating to its current site in Columbus two years later.

Initially occupying 21,000 square feet, the facility has since grown to encompass over 120,000 square feet, featuring cutting-edge manufacturing technologies such as automated fiber placement. Aurora’s latest expansion is a strategic investment aimed at increasing production capacity for composite components like boeing titanium used in executive jets and the MQ-25TM Stingray composite skins, a key project for its parent company, Boeing.

Additionally, the facility will produce components for NASA’s X-66 sustainable flight demonstrator aircraft, further diversifying its portfolio. Currently employing around 100 full-time staff in Mississippi, Aurora plans to hire more than 60 additional team members by the end of 2025.

Aurora’s expansion project underscores its commitment to Mississippi’s growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing sector. The company maintains strong partnerships with Mississippi State University (MSU) and East Mississippi Community College (EMCC), contributing to research, higher education, and workforce development in advanced manufacturing.

Additionally, Aurora actively supports local K-12 STEM education through summer camps and collaborates with high school vocational education programs. The expansion and renovation project will be carried out in phases over the next two years, with completion expected by 2026. This development marks a significant milestone in Aurora’s ongoing growth and its role in advancing aerospace manufacturing in Mississippi.