ARINC has been awarded a $50 million contract to install navigation and safety systems in US Air Force Boeing KC-135s. The Annapolis-based concern will install cockpit voice recorders, flight data recorders and emergency locator transmitters on the 580-strong C/KC-135 fleet.
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.
