An Iraqi air force Aerocomp Comp Air 7SL utility aircraft crashed about 125km (67nm) north-east of the Iraqi capital Baghdad on 30 May, killing one Iraqi and four US personnel. Assigned to the air force's 3 Squadron and operating from Kirkuk airbase, the aircraft was one of seven Comp Airs in Iraq's air force inventory.
Source: Flight International
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.
Athens signed a long-sought letter of offer and acceptance with airframer Lockheed Martin covering 20 F-35 stealth fighters, with options for a further 20 jets.
