DOD Issues 5G Flight Bulletins, Launches Joint Test On Impact
Officials are investigating potential impact military flights through a joint interagency test.
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Thunderbirds Take Winter Training On The Road
The U.S. Air Force’s “Thunderbirds” Air Demonstration Squadron is conducting winter training in New Mexico and Arizona this month, marking the first off-station winter training session for the team.
Bird Strike Blamed For F-35 Belly Landing In South Korea
An additional probe into the landing gear malfunction that prompted the stealth fighter’s emergency landing is planned, according to reports.
Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee Dies at 102
Decorated Air Force pilot who flew over 400 fighter combat missions between World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War passed away Sunday.
Air Force Strategies Chipping Away at Pilot Shortfall
Ramped-up retention efforts and new training programs are helping, slowly.
Air Force Awards Boom Supersonic $60 Million Contract For Aircraft Development
Three-year deal establishes a partnership between the U.S. Air Force and the company aiming to build the fastest supersonic airliner.
Boeing, Air Force Tap Collins to Supply New Electric Power Generation System for B-52
New system will help the Air Force achieve a 30 percent improvement in fuel efficiency for the iconic bomber.
Air Force, Navy Aircraft Availability and Flight Hours Decline
The U.S. Navy’s fighter attack fleet availability ‘fell considerably more’ than that of the Air Force, according to the government report.
Jet Suit Maker Demonstrates High-Flying Tech In Military Applications
The Jetson-esque personal jet propulsion system is powered by five gas turbine engines that generate more than 1,000 horsepower.
Department of Defense Invests in Hypersonic Testing Upgrades at Arnold Air Force Base
Additional staffing will allow the high-temperature laboratory to operate longer hours as demand for testing is expected to increase in the year ahead.
