Flight Refuelling is to supply Mk32B air-to-air refuelling wing pods for Lockheed Martin KC-130J Hercules tankers. The launch customers are the US Marine Corps, which has five aircraft on order, and the Italian air force, which will have six aircraft. The contract is valued in excess of $20 million.
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.
