The first of 75 Indian air force pilots to begin training on BAE Systems' Hawk advanced jet trainer will start their instruction at RAF Valley in the UK on 5 July. India's last students will complete their training in the UK in late 2007, when the Indian air force will receive its first of 66 Hawk 132Ytrainers. Hindustan Aeronautics will manufacture 42 of the aircraft in India.
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.
