The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is refuting claims that it has decided to purchase only Boeing CH-47 Chinooks to meet a support-helicopter requirement. The CH-47 is in competition with the EH Industries EH101. According to the MoD, pricing negotiations are continuing, but no recommendations have yet been made to Malcolm Rifkind, Secretary of State for Defence.
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.
