Boeing has delivered its first production CH-47F Chinook transport helicopter to the USArmy in support of flight trials. Deliveries of a further 300 CH-47Fs will run from 2006, following the remanufacture of around 36 MH-47Gs for the army's special operations command.
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.
