Smiths Industries Aerospace has secured three contracts to supply 20 shipsets of flight data recorders for the Japanese Air Self Defence Force Mitsubishi T-4 trainers and the voice and data recorder for Sikorsky SH-60J and OH-X helicopters. Total value is put at $4 million.
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.
