The Air Force is investigating the emergency landing of a B-2 stealth bomber at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri on September 14th. An Air Force Global Strike Public Affairs unit said the aircraft had to land around 12:30 a.m. after an "in-flight malfunction" during a routine training mission. "There were no personnel injuries and no fire associated with the landing," said Jennifer Greene, a spokeswoman for Air Force Global Strike Public Affairs. "The incident is under investigation and more information will be provided as it becomes available." The exact circumstances surrounding the bomber’s landing and the extent of the damage remain unclear.
A Seven Year Extension Has Been Issued On the Operational Support Agreement
Daher reveals a seven year extension of its full operational support contract for TBM 700 very fast turboprop aircraft, operated under the French Ministry for the Armed Forces. The fleet that exists under the contract includes 26 TBM aircraft, based in mainland France that are used by the military for air mobility and training sessions. “The French Ministry for the Armed Forces is a demanding client that always has pushed us towards excellence, especially in challenging times,” commented Nicolas Chabbert, the Senior Vice President of Daher’s Aircraft Division.
Through the General Directorate of Armament and Material, The Spanish Ministry of Defence delivered to the Spanish Air Force, the Ejército del Aire, its first PC-21. The 792 Squadron, the Basic Training School in the Spanish Air Force Academy, will integrate the aircraft. Pilatus will deliver a total of 24 PC-21s to Spain by June 2022. Pilatus won the contract with the PC-21 in 2020. The first PC-21 was handed over in San Javier on September 14, 2021.
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