Aviation

Plane and helicopter collide mid-air in Buckinghamshire : Breaking News

According to metro news Seven fire crews have rushed to the scene following the crash, which occurred in Waddesdon.

After the mid-air collision, the wreck of each aircraft plunged from the sky and crashed into the grounds of Waddesdon Manor. Staff at Waddeson Manor were reportedly directing emergency services to the scene of the collision. Police, who were called at 12.06pm, erected a corden around the immediate area. A spokesman for Thames Valley Police, who were called to the incident shortly after midday, said: ‘Officers are currently at the scene of an air accident near the village of Waddesdon near Aylesbury.

Bucks and MK Fire service said: ‘Firefighters currently assisting other emergency services at scene of air accident near Waddesdon.

Air Accidents Investigation Branch informed. ‘Disruption to road network around Waddesdon likely for the rest of the day.’ The Air Accidents Investigation Branch confirmed that emergency services are at the scene of a mid-air collision involving an aircraft and a helicopter near Aylesbury.

Firefighters currently assisting other emergency services at scene of air accident near Waddesdon. Air Accidents Investigation Branch informed. Disruption to road network around Waddesdon likely for the rest of the day
— Bucks and MK Fire (@Bucksfire) November 17, 2017

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”