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October 02, 2011

T-6 Advisory Mission Ceases, Iraqi Pilots Teach Their Own

Twenty-One Month Training Mission Comes To A Close

"Iraqi air power starts here," are the words written above the doorway of the Iraqi air force's Squadron 203, a T-6A Texan II flight training squadron at Tikrit Air Base, Iraq. The words ring true, in part, because of the efforts of the U.S. Air Force's 52nd Expeditionary Flying Training Squadron, which flew its last Iraqi training mission under the current security agreement with Squadron 203 Sept. 5. Eleven qualified Iraqi T-6 instructor pilots have emerged from the joint program, creating organic pilot training capabilities within the Iraqi air force.

Thirteen Years Of Upgrades Performed By Bell Helicopter

The U.S. Army Armed Scout Helicopter program office announced Tuesday that the final Safety Enhancement Program (SEP) OH-58D has been delivered by Bell Helicopter to the Army as part of the Kiowa Warrior refresh program. The program spanned 13 years.

Initial Contract Supports Training In Preparation For Broader Deployment

The U.S. Air force has placed a firm-fixed-price order for new digital Raven small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and initial spares packages. The systems and spares are scheduled for delivery within the next several months. The $6,874,175 package will be executed by the Air Force under an existing contract with the U.S. Army.