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31 July 2008
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DoD releases $1 billion for six F-35B STOVL jets
The U.S. Department of Defense has released $1 billion of funding to acquire six Lockheed Martin F-35B STOVL aircraft as part of the second Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) contract for the F-35....
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29 July 2008
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Polish F-16 makes emergency landing at Warsaw
An F-16D Block 52 from the Polish Air Force (PolAF) made a successful emergency landing at Okecie airport in Warsaw at 10.00h local time on Monday, after the crew noticed smoke in the cockpit. ...
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24 July 2008
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Lockheed Martin delivers F-16I Flight Simulator
Lockheed Martin Corporation has delivered the Israeli Air Force (IDF/AF) F-16I Flight and System Trainer (FST) which will be used to support the training requirements for the F-16I "Soufa" fighter. ...
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24 July 2008
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RMAF request weapons support package for F-16
On July 9, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Morocco of weapons and support equipment for the F-16 Block 52 aircraft....
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24 July 2008
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Misawa F-16 pilots take to water for training
On a humid Wednesday morning where skin feels sticky and clothes feel icky, the tepid water of Lake Ogawara is almost inviting....
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23 July 2008
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First female operational & combat-ready F-22 pilot
Capt. Jammie Jamieson left the state of Washington with a fledgling love of flying. This weekend she returns as the first female operational and combat-ready pilot of the world's most advanced fighter aircraft, the F-22A Raptor. ...
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23 July 2008
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F-22 Raptor completes first trans-Atlantic deployment
Air Combat Command's F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team successfully completed the first ever trans-Atlantic deployment for the F-22 Raptor July 15....
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23 July 2008
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Hawaii ANG to receive first F-22s in 2010
The Honolulu Advertiser reports that Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii expects to recieve the first 2 of 20 F-22s in June of 2010....
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22 July 2008
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F-22A Raptor performs mission during Guam deployment
In another display of America's obligation to fulfill security requirements in the Asia Pacific region, the US Air Force deployed F-22A Raptors from the 90th FS, also known as "Pair-O-Dice," this week....
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22 July 2008
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Pilot with 1,000 combat hrs puts experience to work.
The pilot who achieved 1,000 combat flight hours, and more than 3,000 flight hours overall, returned from war to the numbered Air Force to offer his invaluable experience for the benefit and protection of U.S. citizens. ...
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20 July 2008
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F-22 Raptors arrive at Andersen AFB
Five F-22A Raptors from the 90th Fighter Squadron at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, arrived at Andersen AFB, Guam, on July 20, 2008. ...
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19 July 2008
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Taipei ends interest in F-16 deal
The Financial Times reports Taiwan has abandoned its interest in purchasing 66 block 52 F-16s from the US in an attempt to rescue a larger arms package sale before President Bush leaves the White House....
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18 July 2008
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New 3rd AF commander, former F-16 pilot
An F-16 pilot and former wing commander at Aviano Air Base, Italy, will take over the 3rd Air Force at a ceremony on Tuesday at Ramstein Air Base....
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17 July 2008
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Israeli F-16 mishap at Nevatim airbase
On Tuesday afternoon one of Israel's F-16s based at Nevatim airbase collapsed on to its belly after the passenger pulled the wrong handle causing the landing gear to retract. No injuries were reported....
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17 July 2008
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Raptors set to deploy to Guam
Six F-22 Raptors from the 90th Fighter Squadron at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, are set to deploy to Andersen AFB, Guam, July 18 to Aug. 2....
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17 July 2008
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F-22 Raptor performs first supersonic SDB drop
On July 11, the 411th Flight Test Squadron passed a milestone as an F-22 Raptor travelling at supersonic speed dropped a GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb for the first time. ...
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14 July 2008
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Raytheon offers AESA radar for F-16
Raytheon Co. announced at the Farnborough airshow the news about there latest AESA radar known as the advanced combat radar (RACR, "racer"). ...
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14 July 2008
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P&W acquires Techspace Aero military aftermarket services
Pratt & Whitney has acquired the military maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business from Techspace Aero of Liege, Belgium....
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14 July 2008
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RMAF select Goodrich DB-110 reconnaissance pod
Goodrich Corporation has received a contract from the US Air Force to provide its advanced DB-110 airborne reconnaissance system for the Royal Moroccan Air Force's (RMAF) F-16 block 52 aircraft....
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14 July 2008
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Goodrich receives contract for F-35 Weapons Bay Door Drive System
Goodrich has received an initial production contract from Northrop Grumman to provide its weapons bay door drive system for all models of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft. ...
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14 July 2008
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Pratt & Whitney F100 engines exceed 22 Million Flt Hrs
The Pratt & Whitney F100 engine family recently surpassed 22 million operational flight hours. The F100 engine powers the F-16 and F-15 fighter jets operated by the US Air Force, US Navy and air forces in 22 nations. ...
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12 July 2008
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71st & 94th FS head to Combat Archer
An integrated team of Raptor pilots from the 71st and 94th Fighter Squadrons and more than 130 maintainers left July 12 in support of Combat Archer at Tyndall AFB. ...
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11 July 2008
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Langley F-22s set for 1st trans-Atlantic jaunt
Three F-22 Raptors from Langley AFB are scheduled to make the jet's first trans-Atlantic flight to participate in an air show in the United Kingdom....
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10 July 2008
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Israel's new F-16 Squadron
Israel unveils it's newest F-16I Squadron with a ceremony held on July 10, 2008 at a yet unknown air base in the southern part of Israel....
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09 July 2008
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Luke welcomes new wing commander
The 56th FW is officially under new leadership as Col. Kurt Neubauer assumed command from Brig. Gen. Tom Jones during a change of command ceremony at Luke AFB, July 9.... |
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09 July 2008
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Agreement to produce JSF parts valued at approx. NOK 1 Billion
Last week, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a final long-term framework agreement with Lockheed Martin for the production of parts in composite and titanium for the F-35 Lightning II....
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04 July 2008
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Former 332 AEW wing commander best in ACC
Maj. Gen. Burt Field was awarded the Col. Joseph A. Moller Trophy naming him the best wing commander in Air Combat Command for 2008, the day before he relinquished command of the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing. ...
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03 July 2008
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AIB reports student F-16 pilot lost consciousness
The Accident Investigation Board report for F-16C block 25 #84-1273 has been released. The conclusion of the investigation says the cause was due to G-Induced Loss of Consciousness (G-LOC)....
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01 July 2008
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50,000th ONE mission flown at Shaw
Two F-16CJs assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing flew the 50,000th Operation Noble Eagle sortie on June 30th, 2008. ...
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01 July 2008
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F-16 pilot tackles the Eurofighter Typhoon
When an American F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot was given the opportunity of applying for an exchange posting, he had no hesitation in selecting a tour to fly the F-2 Typhoon with the Royal Air Force....
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