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B-52 engine replacement clears critical design review, first modifications to begin this year

The Air Force's program to replace the B-52H Stratofortress's 1960s-era engines cleared its critical design review, the ...
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B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program Passes Critical Design Review

The Critical Design Review of the CERP program paves the way for the modification of two B-52 bombers with the new engines, ...
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Plan to replace engines on 1960s-era B-52s passes key Pentagon design stage

The Commercial Engine Replacement Program to switch out engines on each plane with Rolls-Royce F130 engines passed its ...
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First B-52s to get new engines this year

Two B-52 bombers will head back to their manufacturer for new engines this year, kicking off a long-awaited upgrade meant to ...
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US Air Force’s B-52J re-engining clears design review, nears flight testing

The US Air Force’s B-52J engine replacement has cleared design review, moving the bomber closer to modification and flight ...
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B-52 Re-engining Program Clears Critical Design Review, Moves Toward B-52J Standard

With the design now validated, the first B-52 is set to enter modification later this year with new F130 engines, marking the ...
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Port San Antonio among work sites for Boeing’s $2B contract for B-52 engine program

FILE - Two Air Force B-52s will undergo radar modernization at Port San Antonio. This is the first time this work has been done on this aircraft. (Boeing) SAN ANTONIO – Port San Antonio is among the ...
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B-52 engine upgrade clears design milestone, mods to start this year

The U.S. Air Force’s B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program has passed its critical design review, paving the way for Boeing to begin modifying the first two bombers into the B-52J configuration ...
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Boeing Wins $2.04 Bln U.S. Air Force Task Order For B-52 Engine Replacement Program

(RTTNews) - The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing Defense Systems, based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, a $2.04 billion task order for the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) Post-Critical ...
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B-52’s New F130 Engine Complete Altitude and Operability Testing

Rolls-Royce and the U.S. Air Force validated the F130’s ability to meet performance requirements for the B-52 missions, getting closer to flight testing. Engine maker Rolls-Royce announced on Feb. 24, ...