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November 28, 2011

Finnish AF Takes Delivery Of First Hawk Mk66 Trainer With CMC Panel

Glass Cockpit Upgrade For Advanced Jet Trainers

The first of three advanced Hawk Mk66 trainers undergoing upgrades for the Finnish Air Force has been completed and delivered by Esterline CMC Electronics (CMC). The company was selected by prime contractor Patria, Finland, to perform a glass cockpit upgrade of the fleet of BAE Systems Hawk Mk66 advanced jet trainers for the Finnish Air Force, which purchased 18 ex-Swiss Air Force Hawk Mk66 aircraft in 2007 to add to their fleet of Hawk Mk51s.

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AFA Announces 2011 Michael Wilson Scholarship Recipients

Award Founded By San Francisco Giants' Pitcher Brian Wilson In Memory Of His Father

The Air Force Association (AFA) has announced the first recipients of its newest scholarship, the Michael Wilson Scholarship, a fund created earlier this year that annually grants two Air Force ROTC cadets in the United States money toward college.

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Final Assembly Underway For First French A400M

Fuselage Delivered To Seville, Tail Sections Yet To Arrive

Following the launch of A400M series production last February, Airbus Military has begun final assembly of the first A400M that will be delivered to a customer - the French Air Force. The fuselage for this aircraft, known as MSN7, arrived at the final assembly line in Seville (Spain) on board an Airbus Beluga.

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New A109 Helicopter Training Simulator For New Zealand Air Force

Defense Minister Says Sim Should Pay For Itself In Under Five Years

A new flight simulator complex in New Zealand was commissioned at Ohakea Friday by the Chief of Air Force, Air Vice-Marshal Peter Stockwell. As a part of that training system, the simulator will provide the Royal New Zealand Air Force with a cost effective means of training A109 aircrew and those destined to fly the NH90 and SH2G helicopters.

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Sikorsky Strategy Fits Budget Realities

Company's Self-Funded S-97 May Be Timed Just Right

With news this week that the deficit supercommittee will end in deadlock, triggering automatic cuts in defense spending, Sikorsky's decision to spend its own money to develop the X2 and its military helicopter extensions is looking downright prescient. The company appears to be betting that future helicopter procurement will be bracketed by tight budgets and a need for speed.

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First International F-35 Completed For The U.K.

Airplane Scheduled For 2012 Delivery

The first international F-35 Lightning II rolled out of the factory Sunday evening. The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence will use the short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) jet, known as BK-1, for training and operational tests.

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Vietnam Navy Commences Series 400 Twin Otter Training

Pilots Will Learn English As Part Of Flight And Technical Training

Flight training is underway for the first contingent of Vietnam Navy pilot delegates as part of the Force's multiple aircraft purchase of Guardian 400 Twin Otters announced in May 2010. The delegates have traveled from Vietnam to Canada to spend 17 months undergoing English language, flight and technical training as part of the purchase contract.

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