21 December 2014. Canada announces to buy fifth boeing C-17 Strategic Air lifter.
Currently, Royal Canadian Air Force operating four Boeing C-17s. The existing fleet was in 2007 investment alongside with Boeing CH-47 Chinook and Lockheed Martin C-130J super hercules.
During its visit, Canadian Defence Minister Rob Nicholson released the official statement for the agreement. He adds the purchase will significantly augment the flexibility of Canadian Armed Forces especially in strategic airlift mission.
The Air Force Association of Canada also shows its support in order of boeing C-17's acquisition. The Boeing C-17 needs to have heavy maintenance check for five months in every five years. The addition of Boeing C-17's fleet will reduce the loss of aircraft availability during maintenance period.
Royal Canadian Air Force Boeing C-17 has been conducted tens of flights every year. supporting French military operation in Mali as well as contributing to international coalition fight against militants in Iraq and Syria.
Currently, Royal Canadian Air Force operating four Boeing C-17s. The existing fleet was in 2007 investment alongside with Boeing CH-47 Chinook and Lockheed Martin C-130J super hercules.
Royal Canadian Air Force Boeing C-17
During its visit, Canadian Defence Minister Rob Nicholson released the official statement for the agreement. He adds the purchase will significantly augment the flexibility of Canadian Armed Forces especially in strategic airlift mission.
The Air Force Association of Canada also shows its support in order of boeing C-17's acquisition. The Boeing C-17 needs to have heavy maintenance check for five months in every five years. The addition of Boeing C-17's fleet will reduce the loss of aircraft availability during maintenance period.
Royal Canadian Air Force Boeing C-17 has been conducted tens of flights every year. supporting French military operation in Mali as well as contributing to international coalition fight against militants in Iraq and Syria.
Canada To Add More Boeing C-17 Airlifter
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21 November 2014. Paris has decided its selection of the Airbus A330 MRTT, replacing Boeing KC-135s transport tanker aircraft.
The old fleet Boeing KC-135s have been in operational for decades and French Military assess this aircraft are no longer suitable for modern mission and warfare.
Airbus states that the agreement between Airbus Defence & Space and French Procurement Agency (DGA) has been approved.
The first Airbus A330 MRTT (Multirole Tanker Transport) is expected to be received in 2018 and the second aircraft in 2019. Airbus says the remaining aircraft will be delivered one to two aircraft per year. French DGA orders about 12 Airbus A330 MRTT.
There is no official statement regarding the value of the orders, but the deal cover qualification activities, personnel training, development and initial five-year of in-service support services.
France will be the seventh country who own the A330 MRTT, following Australia, Uni Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Singapore.
Airbus A330 MRTT has the same platform with Airbus A330 Series. The A330 MRTT is designed to be able perform aerial fuel refueling as well as transport aircraft.
The old fleet Boeing KC-135s have been in operational for decades and French Military assess this aircraft are no longer suitable for modern mission and warfare.
Airbus A330 MRTT While Refueling F-18s Hornet of Royal Australian Air Force
Airbus states that the agreement between Airbus Defence & Space and French Procurement Agency (DGA) has been approved.
The first Airbus A330 MRTT (Multirole Tanker Transport) is expected to be received in 2018 and the second aircraft in 2019. Airbus says the remaining aircraft will be delivered one to two aircraft per year. French DGA orders about 12 Airbus A330 MRTT.
There is no official statement regarding the value of the orders, but the deal cover qualification activities, personnel training, development and initial five-year of in-service support services.
France will be the seventh country who own the A330 MRTT, following Australia, Uni Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Singapore.
Airbus A330 MRTT has the same platform with Airbus A330 Series. The A330 MRTT is designed to be able perform aerial fuel refueling as well as transport aircraft.
France Selects Airbus A330 MRTT
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20 November 2014. The retrofit variant of Gulfstream G650, the business jet Gulfstream G650ER has been delivered a month earlier from the schedule.
After that the official hand over ceremony expected to held before 2014 ends.
Larry Flynn, Gulfstream President says that it is a good day when you can deliver promises ahead of schedule.
Gulfstream denies to mention the first customer who receive the new ultra-long-range business jet, G650ER.
FAA, the Federal Aviation Administration approved the retrofit certification of original G650. Gulfstream G650 has entered service about two years ago.
Gulfstream G650ER is retrofit variant of G650, ER stand for extended range. The aircraft offers the longer range of flight, thanks to fuel additional about 1,810 kg. The G650ER can fly to 13,900 km at speed cruising at Mach 0.85, this mean the business jet able to fly transpacific destinations.
Gulfstream G650ER powered by Rolls-Royce BR725 with advanced software systems and fuel metering system. The G650ER has direct competition with Bombardier Global 7000 and 8000 Series but these aircraft are not release yet. The retrofit cost of Gulfstream, G650ER is about USD 2 million so the price changed to USD 66.5 million.
After that the official hand over ceremony expected to held before 2014 ends.
Gulfstream G650ER Inflight
Larry Flynn, Gulfstream President says that it is a good day when you can deliver promises ahead of schedule.
Gulfstream denies to mention the first customer who receive the new ultra-long-range business jet, G650ER.
FAA, the Federal Aviation Administration approved the retrofit certification of original G650. Gulfstream G650 has entered service about two years ago.
Gulfstream G650ER is retrofit variant of G650, ER stand for extended range. The aircraft offers the longer range of flight, thanks to fuel additional about 1,810 kg. The G650ER can fly to 13,900 km at speed cruising at Mach 0.85, this mean the business jet able to fly transpacific destinations.
Front Angle of Gulstream G650ER
Gulfstream G650ER powered by Rolls-Royce BR725 with advanced software systems and fuel metering system. The G650ER has direct competition with Bombardier Global 7000 and 8000 Series but these aircraft are not release yet. The retrofit cost of Gulfstream, G650ER is about USD 2 million so the price changed to USD 66.5 million.
Gulfstream Hands Over Retrofitted Gulfstream G650ER
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