February 28, 2011 Military Aviation News

EADS Loss of U.S. Tanker Deal Threatens Plan to Reduce Airbus Jet Exposure

02/28/2011

European Aeronautic, Defence & Space Co.’s rejection for a $35 billion U.S. tanker contract threatens its goal to cut reliance on commercial aircraft and may force it to seek acquisitions at home to build up defense operations.

Royal Air Force airlifts 150 in second Libya rescue

02/28/2011

Three RAF Hercules aircraft have rescued a further 150 people - including 20 Britons - from the Libyan desert, the defence secretary has said. One plane suffered minor damage after coming under small-arms fire, the Ministry of Defence has since revealed.

Sweden to base military aircraft in Malta

02/28/2011

Sweden is to base a military aircraft - a Hercules C-130 - in Malta to assist in the evacuation of its nationals from Libya, informed sources said.

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