The Rolls-Royce Turbomeca RTM322 has received civil certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the 2,430shp (1,810kW) -01/9 version of the engine, developed to power the NH Industries NH90 multirole helicopter. The -01/9 features an increased-flow compressor.
Source: Flight International
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has awarded Saab a SKr466 million ($42 million) contract to support further development of the nation’s Gripen C/D fighter fleet.
Madrid has signed a project Halcon II contract covering the production of a further batch of 25 Eurofighter combat aircraft.
The German air force’s three Airbus A350 VIP transports are to be protected by Elbit Systems-supplied directed infrared countermeasures equipment.
