The US Air Force has awarded Airod of Malaysia a six-year depot-maintenance contract for structural inspection and repair of Pacific Air Force Lockheed Martin C-130 transport aircraft. The contract covers the servicing of up to six aircraft a year and is the fourth successive USAF C-130 deal awarded to Airod. The company has overhauled 70 USAF transports since 1990.
Source: Flight International
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.
Athens signed a long-sought letter of offer and acceptance with airframer Lockheed Martin covering 20 F-35 stealth fighters, with options for a further 20 jets.
The joint North American Aerospace Defense Command dispatched fighter aircraft from both the USA and Canada on 24 July to intercept a combined flight of bombers from Russia and China operating in international airspace around Alaska.
