First Woman To Hold The Position In The Organizations 65-Year History
Maj. Gen. Amy S. Courter, Civil Air Patrol’s national commander from 2008-2011, is the newly-elected president of the International Air Cadet Exchange Association Board of Directors – the first female to hold the position in the association’s nearly 65-year history.
Predator/Gray Eagle-Series Continues To Provide Support To Warfighters, Border Agents, First Responders, And Scientists
The family of Predator/Gray Eagle aircraft has reached a significant milestone. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems said Monday that the aircraft have racked up two million flight hours. The noteworthy achievement occurred on Sept. 9, with more than 150,000 total missions completed and nearly 90-percent of all missions flown in combat.
Also Continues To Grow Its Southern African VIP/Corporate Transport Market
A deal for a comprehensive service support contract for the South African Air Force’s fleet of AW109LUH helicopters has been reached between the South African government and AgustaWestland. The annual contract includes the provision for it to be extended for up to 5 years.
Accused Of Providing Counterfeit Helicopter Parts To The U.S. Military
A defense contractor accused of providing counterfeit parts for helicopters and trucks to the U.S. military was searched Tuesday by federal authorities. The search of Kustom Products Inc. in Coos Bay, OR, focused on purchase orders and sample parts that may have been prototypes for the counterfeits.
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