David Bowman has been appointed Boeing programme manager for the MD-17, the proposed commercial freighter version of the US Air Force's C-17 Globemaster III cargo jet. He replaces John Feren, who has transferred to the Boeing Commercial Airplane Group in Seattle. Most recently, he was director of McDonnell Douglas' nacelle/engine affordability team.
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.
