US Navy pilots have begun training on the US Air Force's Raytheon T-1A Jayhawk multi-engine trainers. The joint airlift/tank/maritime training aircraft is a forerunner to joint primary training, which will begin once the Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) enters service. The Raytheon Beech MkII has been selected as the JPATS aircraft.
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.
