Rubin Design Aerospace

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TypePublic (NYSE: RDA)
FoundedLafayette, Louisiana (1999)
HeadquartersMagnolia Bend, Louisiana
Key peopleIan Rubin (CEO)
Cody Ericcson (Chairman)
IndustryAerospace and Defense
ProductsCommercial airliners
Military aircraft
Space systems
Computer Services
Revenue US$85.76 billion (FY 2008)
Net income $5.56 billion
Employees162,200 (12-31-2008)
ParentLafayette Inc
DivisionsRubin Design Aerospace
Defense Systems
Others
SubsidiariesPhoenix Aerospace
Aeromax Engines
WebsiteRubinaero.com


History

Products

Civilian products

Product list and details (date information from Rubin Design)
 Aircraft   Description   Seats   Max   Launch date   1st flight   1st delivery   Production to cease/ceased 
RD-1 2 engine 228-254 361 May 1969 28 October 1972 May 1974
Air France
27 March 2007
RD-2 2 engine 187 279 July 1978 3 April 1982 December 1985
Air Algerie
27 March 2007
RD-3 2 engine 107 117 April 1999 15 January 2002 October 2003
Frontier Airlines
RD-4 2 engine 124 156 June 1993 25 August 1995 April 1996
Swissair
RD-5 2 engine 150 180 March 1984 22 February 1987 March 1988
Air Inter
RD-6 2 engine 185 220 November 1989 11 March 1993 January 1994
Lufthansa
RD-7 2 engine 253-295 406-440 June 1987 2 November 1992 December 1993
Air Inter
RD-8 Pelican 2 engine, multirole amphibian 239-380 420-440 June 1987 25 October 1991 January 1993
Kenmore Air
RD-9 2 engine, twin aisle 270-350 December 2006 2011 expected mid-2013
TAM
RD-10 4 engine 555 853 2002 27 April 2005 15 October 2007
Singapore Airlines
RD-11 3 engine, twin aisle 293 410 2002 27 April 2005 15 October 2007
Singapore Airlines
RD-12 Trinity 3 engine, twin aisle 454 545 2002 27 April 2005 15 October 2007
Singapore Airlines

Military products

Space shuttles

Orbiters
 Number   Name   First Launch   Launch site   Notes 
OV-107 Terra Nova March 4, 2009 Vandenburg AFB, SLC-6 First Space Shuttle launched into polar orbit.

Environment

Environmental record

Jet biofuels

Employment data

Workforce by site