Bell Boeing used Farnborough to launch a drive for international sales of its V-22 military tiltrotor (pictured making a pass over the UK Houses of Parliament in London during the show). Mike Tkach, Boeing vice-president and general manager rotorcraft, declines to name near-term export candidates, but industry sources say Australia, Israel, Japan and the UK are being targeted.
Source: Flight International
Bahrain’s military fleet renewal could be set to advance further, with a potential acquisition of ex-US Marine Corps (USMC) Bell AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters still in the mix.
One of the Royal Bahraini Air Force’s (RBAF’s) new Bell 505 training helicopters is making the type’s debut appearance at the show, within the static display.
Manama’s strengthened military capability is proudly on display at the Bahrain air show, with its air force’s newest and most capable-ever combat aircraft to take a starring role.
