Reflectone has received a $2.7 million US Air Force contract to reconfigure a Lockheed C-5 aerial-refueling past-task trainer to a Lockheed C-130 device for USAF Special Operations Forces, with an improved visual system and instructor station, for delivery in October 1996. Reflectone has also won a FedEx contract to upgrade Boeing 727 and McDonnell Douglas DC-10 simulators with new instructor stations. The 727 will also be fitted with a Harris Night Hawk computer.
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.
