The Australian Army’s fleet of Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters (ARH) has returned to regular training activities following the lifting of a temporary suspension which began on 26 June 2012.
Military aviation
Airbus Military signed an agreement with Portugal
Airbus Military has signed a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Economy and various Portuguese industrial companies in fulfilment of the commitments arising from the sale of a fleet of twelve C295 aircraft for the Portuguese Air Force.
Boeing builds C-17 for India
Boeing [NYSE: BA] today in Long Beach integrated the forward, center and aft fuselages and the wing assembly of India’s first C-17 Globemaster III during the airlifter’s „major join” ceremony.
SF-260 number 900 delivered
Alenia Aermacchi has delivered the 900th SF-260 establishing an all-time sales record for the Italian aircraft industry.
Two Tornado ASSTA 3.0 delivered to German Air Force
On 6 July 2012, the first two TORNADO Series Aircraft converted to the newest capability standard ASSTA 3.0 (Avionics System Software Tornado Ada) were delivered to the German Air Force by the Federal Office of Defense Technology and Procurement (BWB).
Boeing validated JHMCS on F-15
Boeing [NYSE: BA] recently validated the integration of the next-generation Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System II/h (JHMCS II/h) on the company’s F-15 Silent Eagle demonstrator aircraft, continuing the on-schedule development of this advanced multi-role jet fighter.