Samsung Aerospace has won a $5 million contract from the Dutch navy to repair and overhaul 20 Allison T56 turboprop engines fitted to its Lockheed P-3C anti-submarine aircraft. The South Korean Company won the three-year contract after competing against Aviall, Hunting and Sochata.
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.
