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August 06, 2013

Air Force Delays Rescue Helicopter Contract Program Award

Will Not Come Until First Quarter Of 2014

An award for a new U.S. Air Force rescue helicopter will not come before the first quarter of the next fiscal year, which will begin October 1.

Plans Call For 117 P-8A Aircraft, Which Are Based On Boeing 737-800

The U.S. Navy recently awarded Boeing a $1.98 billion contract for 13 additional P-8A Poseidon aircraft, continuing the modernization of U.S. maritime patrol capabilities that will ultimately involve more than 100 P-8As. The contract includes long-lead funding previously approved by the Navy.

Awards Made At Royal International Air Tattoo 2013.

On the occasion of this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT 2013) the disability and aviation charity, Flying Scholarships for Disabled People (FSDP) awarded certificates of scholarship to nine new trainees and congratulated a further eight for achieving their wings. The charity’s program aims to change the candidate’s lives, all of whom are disabled, through the medium of flight.