Pemco Aeroplex has teamed with Airod of Malaysia to bid for the US Air Force's worldwide Lockheed Martin C-130 overhaul contract. The USAF's C-130 programmed depot-maintenance contract is due to be awarded in the second half of 1996.
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.
