Sagem's Saphir inertial-navigation system has been selected for the NH Industries NH90 utility helicopter. The French company's embedded global-positioning/inertial-navigation system inertia device will provide navigation data and inertial references for the aircraft's quadruplex fly-by-wire control system.
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.
