Two of the US Air Force’s Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor air superiority fighters flew the type’s first operational missions on 21 January, operating 8h sorties in support of US homeland defence requirements. They were supported by Boeing KC-135 tankers.
Source: Flight International
Officially known as the Survivable Airborne Operations Center, the new aircraft will replace the Boeing E-4B Nightwatch jet capable of commanding the USA’s nuclear arsenal.
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.
