Boeing Upgrades, Powers Up 3rd C-130 for AMP

(San Antonio, November 19, 2008) -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] announced today that it has successfully completed Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) upgrades on C-130 aircraft AMP 3 (H3). The aircraft moved into ground test and evaluation at Boeing's Global Services & Support facility in San Antonio on Sept. 26. AMP 3 reached its "power up" milestone on Oct. 1, when Boeing employees turned on the aircraft's electrical systems.

During the 10-month installation, AMP 3 received a fully integrated, night-vision-goggle compatible, digital glass cockpit and a new digital avionics system, increasing situational awareness for the warfighter.

"Power up is always an important milestone. Achieving it now keeps us on a trajectory to reach first flight on schedule," said Boeing C-130 AMP Program Manager Mark Angelo. AMP 3's first flight is scheduled for February 2009.

Source : Boeing

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