Cubic tailors mortar simulator for the US Army
The company’s mortar trainer received improvements based on soldier’s feedback.
Airbus operational as MFTS aircraft service provider
Airbus Helicopters has completed its service provision build-up for the UK’s Military Flying Training System (MFTS), the company announced on 2 October.
Airbus Helicopters is now fully embedded at Royal Air Force Shawbury and RAF Valley, supporting Ascent’s training delivery from newly modernised facilities.
The company completed delivery of 29 Helionix-equipped H135s and three Helionix- and hoist-equipped H145s earlier in 2018, marking the end of the delivery phase of the MFTS contract.
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