It's up, up and away for the new diesel-operated lift truck made by Hydraulics International which can be seen in Hall 3/C13a.
The American firm is exhibiting for the first time the ART 1, which loads bombs and missiles on to aircraft. Says Hossein Gharai, Director - International Marketing: "This aerial lift truck can be used in a nuclear environment, such as loading B2 bombers with nuclear weapons."
Source: Flight Daily News
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.
