Airbus chief executive Noel Forgeard says AirTanker's solution to the UK's £13 billion ($24billion)Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft requirement will comprise a mix of around 10 new-build and six secondhand A330-200s. Arival Boeing/BAESystems/Serco-led team is offering 19 British Airways 767-300ERs to meet the requirement. AirTanker officials decline to confirm their proposed fleet solutions for the deal, a decision on which is expected later this month.
Source: Flight International
Germany has awarded Qinetiq an Aerial Training Services contract to support its armed forces by operating a fleet of two turboprop-powered types.
Stockholm’s selection of a new-generation tactical airlifter will be a “political decision”, says Swedish air force chief Major General Jonas Wikman.
The January incident at Ellsworth AFB resulted in the destruction of the $450 million bomber and a rare quadruple ejection of the crew, who were attempting to execute an instrument landing during poor weather.
