The 86th Airlift Wing at Ramstein AB, Germany, has ordered the inspection of nose landing-gear actuators on all 19 Lock- heed Martin C-130 transports assigned there. The probe was sparked by the discovery of corrosion on one aircraft. The US Air Force says that there is no indication of a service-wide problem.
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.
