The scheme will be extended to include at least two other companies, Boeing and Sierra Nevada Corporation.

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Nevada-based Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) will continue work on the LAS contract pending any further direction from the Court.

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Raytheon will be working on this project with the Sierra Nevada Corporation, the University of Arizona, and SRI International.

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The aircraft were being built in Jacksonville, Fla. together with their U.S. lead partner on the contract, the Sierra Nevada Corporation.

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Two other firms the Sierra Nevada Corporation, a conglomerate that dabbles in satellites, energy and medicine, and Boeing, an aerospace giant hope to fly similar missions with their own spacecraft.

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The U.S. Air Force has sided with Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer (ERJ), saying Friday that the company and its lead American partner Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) should continue with its light air support contract after a four day suspension.

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