Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) and TRW have successfully carried out a 16h flight test of the E-Hunter long-endurance variant of the basic IAI Hunter. The E-Hunter will be demonstrated to the US Army early this year. The E-Hunter differs from the basic Hunter in having an extended wing span and an "all wet wing".
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.
