Raytheon Aircraft has delivered the first of 45 Beech/Pilatus PC-9 MkII turboprop trainers for the Greek air force under a $200 million-plus contract signed last year. The first 24 aircraft will be similar to US Air Force and Navy T-6A Texans, deliveries of which began earlier this year. The remaining aircraft will be built to a standard specific to the Greek air force.
Source: Flight International
Boeing is flying four of the twin-engined fighter jets in displays at the UK’s Farnborough international air show, after which the aircraft will be turned over to the Qatari air force for delivery to Doha.
Following on the heels of an order for its C-390 Millenium tactical transport aircraft, Embraer Defence and Security has announced an order for six of the company’s A-29 Super Tucano light attack turboprop aircraft to Paraguay.
Airbus Defence & Space’s next multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) customer will be the first to acquire the capability integrated with the A330-800 airframe, with deliveries expected from late this decade.
