The Military Simulation and Training division of CAE and Boeing have combined to respond to a Canadian Government request for information to develop the CF-18 Advanced Distributed Combat Training System. Two main mission training centres will allow eight aircraft to virtually fly missions together.
Source: Flight International
Boeing is flying four of the twin-engined fighter jets in displays at the UK’s Farnborough international air show, after which the aircraft will be turned over to the Qatari air force for delivery to Doha.
Following on the heels of an order for its C-390 Millenium tactical transport aircraft, Embraer Defence and Security has announced an order for six of the company’s A-29 Super Tucano light attack turboprop aircraft to Paraguay.
Airbus Defence & Space’s next multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) customer will be the first to acquire the capability integrated with the A330-800 airframe, with deliveries expected from late this decade.
