The US Army has installed the first production version of the Smiths Industries crash-survivable voice and data recorder (VADR) on a Boeing AH-64D Longbow Apache attack helicopter. The VADR will be standard on the UK's WAH-64.
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.
