Miami-based Greenwich Air Services is to overhaul and upgrade the Pratt & Whitney J52 engines of ex-US Navy 36 McDonnell Douglas A-4M Skyhawks being refurbished and upgraded by Lockheed Martin Aircraft Services for the Argentine air force. The contract is worth more than $20 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.
