A study by the Canadian Defence Department found that its risky to put the CH-146 into service as search-and rescue helicopter.
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Month: February 2011
UAE to take delivery of first MRTT tanker this year
Airbus will deliver the first of three Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) to UAE this year in December.
Royal Navy wants to buy own maritime patrol aircraft after Nimrod scrap
The Royal Navy has set up a team to look into the purchase of its own maritime patrol aircraft after the RAF’s Nimrod fleet was scrapped.
U.S. secretly approached Japan for propellers to equip Afghan C-27A
The United States secretly approached Japan last year to purchase propellers from its US1A flying boats to equip Afghan C-27 transports.
KC-X winner could be announced Feb. 24
A U.S. senior defense official hinted that the winner of the protracted USAF refueling tanker contest could be unveiled as early as Thursday.