The UK Government and British Aerospace are in the final stages of concluding a contract covering the repair and return to service of Panavia Tornado F3 air-defence fighters structurally damaged by maintenance firm Airwork. The Ministry of Defence is declining to give a value for the contract, stating that it does not want to compromise any potential claim against Airwork. All aircraft are repairable, contrary to previous statements.
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.
