Kellstrom Defence Aerospace (Hall 2, Stand A13) announced at Farnborough that it has signed a distribution agreement with Kilgore Flares. The agreement is for the worldwide distribution of the Lockheed Martin C-130 actuator products manufactured by Kilgore. The actuator product line, originally manufactured by Lundy, was acquired by Kilgore in 2002 and is produced by its Military Spares Department in Tennessee.
Source: Flight Daily News
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.
