Anglo-German-Italian consortium Panavia, industrial prime contractor for the Tornado combat aircraft, has appointed Reinhold Faltlhauser managing director. He was formerly vice-president for finance and control of the military-aircraft division of Daimler-Benz Aerospace (DASA). He takes over from Oskar Friedrich, who leaves Panavia to become advisor to the managing director of DASA's military-aircraft division.
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.
