Malaysia's Airod has lost an appeal against a US Air Force decision to move depot maintenance of its Pacific-based Lockheed Martin C-130 transports to Singapore Technologies Aerospace (ST Aero). The US Government Accountability Office says the service correctly evaluated the rival proposals before awarding ST Aero a $51 million, eight-year contract.
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.
