Lockheed Martin has begun final assembly of the first C-130J Hercules 2 transport. The aircraft, the first of 25 stretched C-130J-30s for the Royal Air Force, is one of an initial batch of five production Hercules 2s which will be used for flight testing. Three of the initial batch are earmarked for the RAF and two - standard C-130Js - for the US Air Force. Deliveries are to begin in 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.
