The first of 54 Turkish air force McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantoms being upgraded by Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) were flown to Tel Aviv in March. The upgrade includes the installation of a new Elta radar. They first few aircraft will be modified by IAI in Israel, with the rest going through the upgrade programme in Turkey.
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.
