Boeing has chosen GEC-Marconi Avionics to provide head-up displays for its X-32 Joint Strike Fighter concept demonstrator aircraft as the company moves closer to defining the production avionics package. Boeing completed a series of avionics demonstrations in July, paving the way for the flight test programme.
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.
