Cubic is to acquire ECC International for $42 million in a deal that will broaden the US company's defence training business to include simulators. San Diego, California-based Cubic's Defense Applications group is the leading supplier of air-combat training ranges, while Orlando, Florida-based ECC specialises in combat and transport aircraft maintenance trainers.
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.
