Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems says that the man hours required to produce mid-fuselage sections for the Lockheed Martin/ Boeing F-22 Raptor have been reduced by about 60%, beating cost-reduction projections. The company has delivered two mid-fuselages so far and will ship four more this year.
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.
