Greenwich Air Services has received an additional $9 million from the US Air Force to convert six Pratt & Whitney JT3Ds to the TF33-102B engine configuration for use on the Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Surveillance, Target Attack radar system (JSTARS) aircraft. The work includes repair, overhaul and modifications necessary to deliver fully configured JSTARS spare engines. The contract should be completed in August 1998.
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.
