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Logs & Sustainment

C-295W as Inflight Helo Refueler

Posted on January 17, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
01/17/2017
Now the C-295 W variant has been demonstrated to be a reliable refueler for inflight helicopters as well.
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, What's New

Marines and Expeditionary Runways

Posted on January 14, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
01/14/2017
An MMT comprises of a base, pace, chase, reference, navigation aid and communication technician who establish a 60-foot wide and 3,000-foot long runway in remote locations.
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, What's New

The 11th A400M Arrives in France

Posted on January 14, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
01/14/2017
The 11th A400M for the French Air Force has just arrived in France.
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, What's New

UK A400M Support Contract: For Fleet of 22 Atlas Aircraft

Posted on January 7, 2017 | by Robbin Laird
01/07/2017
The contract with Airbus will pay for maintenance, upgrade and repair of the UK’s entire fleet of Atlas transport planes into the next decade.
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, What's New

A400M Common Sustainment: A Step Forward

Posted on December 17, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
12/17/2016
Airbus Defence and Space has signed a long-term Global Support Service contract for the A400M with the UK, France and Spain.
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, What's New

Tanker 2.0: The A330 MRTT Evolving as a Global Fleet

Posted on December 6, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
12/06/2016
With significant operational experience, the Airbus tanker moves on to the next stage of its evolution, Tanker 2.0
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, What's New

The A400M as a Digital Aircraft: Crafting a 21st Century Baseline

Posted on November 28, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/28/2016
The digital nature of the aircraft is part of every A400M which enters the combat fleet and can provide a significant advantage over legacy aircraft.
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, Manufacturability, What's New

Typhoon Ground Support System: A Perspective from RAF Lossiemouth

Posted on November 14, 2016 | by Robbin Laird
11/14/2016
A Ground Support System Officer at RAF Lossiemouth discusses the role of the GSS digital system in supporting the Typhoon.
Posted in Logs & Sustainment, What's New
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