Boeing has signed an agreement to study developing a military-aircraft maintenance base at Clark Airport in the Philippines to support a possible air force purchase of F-18C/D fighters. A joint 90-day study will be conducted with the Clark Special Economic Zone authorities, tasked with re-developing the former US Air Force base north of the Philippines capital Manila
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.
