Turkey has postponed the release of a request for proposals for 32 new utility helicopters from March until 15 June. The NH Industries NH90, Sikorsky S-70 Black Hawk and Rosoboronexport-promoted Mil Mi-17 are being offered to meet a requirement to provide 20 aircraft to the army and six each to the air force and navy. A decision is expected before year-end.
Source: Flight International
Saab’s Aeronautics business unit enjoyed a strong first-quarter performance, with highlights including a Gripen C sale to Hungary and the transfer of a first Saab 340-based airborne early warning aircraft to Poland.
Croatia’s first six of 12 Dassault Aviation Rafales were transferred to Velika Gorica near Zagreb on 25 April.
Boeing’s defence unit incurred losses of $222 million against a pair of fixed-price contracts in the first quarter of this year, but was buoyed by strong order performance during the same period.
