JSF BASe analysis
The US Air Force has launched an environmental analysis of proposed operating bases for its Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter. It plans to conduct Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) flight testing from Edwards AFB, California and Nellis AFB, Nevada and maintenance and flight training at Eglin AFB, Florida. Initial operational squadrons will be established at Hill AFB, Utah, Shaw AFB, South Carolina and Kadena airbase in Japan.
Helicopter needed
The Royal New Zealand Air Force is preparing a tender for six new training and light utility helicopters to replace its ageing Bell Sioux aircraft, says defence minister Phil Goff. Options include the AgustaWestland A109/A119, Bell 407 and Eurocopter EC130/EC135.
Source: Flight International
