An Indonesian army Bell 205 helicopter crashed on the island of East Timor on 4 June, killing all 11 personnel on board, including two senior military officers. The helicopter crashed into a wooded hillside in bad weather, about 200km (110nm) south east of East Timor's capital Dili.
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.
