
Collins Aerospace [RTX] said on Oct. 24 that it has upgraded the first Chilean Air Force C-130 transport to the company eight-bladed NP2000 propelle. "The completion of this install marks a major milestone as it serves as the first international C-130 upgraded with NP2000," Collins Aerospace said. "Under the order, Collins will upgrade the Chilean Air Force’s C-130 fleet including C-130B, C-130E, KC-130R and C-130H model variants." The eight-bladed NP2000 program for C-130Hs began in 2013 subsequent to a 2004…