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Belgian Air Force sells 31 F-16s on parts market
Dec 23, 2004 - The Belgian ministry of defence started the dismantlement of their 31 oldest F-16 Fighting Falcons. Since their retirement from service, these jets have been stored in Weelde, near Antwerp. [Read more...]
June Shrewsbury to lead F-16 Program at Lockheed Martin
Dec 23, 2004 - Lockheed Martin recently named June R. Shrewsbury to the position of vice president, F-16 programs. She will be responsible for the strategy, guidance and direction of all F16 related business, which encompasses activities with 24 countries. [Read more...]
Curtiss-Wright wins more F-16 business
Dec 22, 2004 - Curtiss-Wright Controls Inc. has received follow-on purchase orders worth $5.75 million to supply wing-flap drive systems for the F-16 Fighting Falcon. [Read more...]
Air Force releases report regarding NJ school strafing
Dec 18, 2004 - The Air Force says pilot error and a poorly designed aircraft interface caused the F16 pilot to accidentally fire rounds into a New Jersey elementary school. [Read more...]
Two F-16s cause supersonic boom over S.C.
Dec 15, 2004 - Officials from the U.S. Air Force confirmed Wednesday afternoon that two F-16 fighter planes were flying at supersonic speeds off the S.C. coast Tuesday night, causing a loud boom that shook the Grand Strand. [Read more...]
F-16 continues record as safest single-engine multirole fighter
Dec 15, 2004 - The U.S. Air Force F-16 fleet achieved its safest flying year in history during the 2004 fiscal year, with three F-16 units receiving top safety awards. [Read more...]
USAF Thunderbirds release 2005 schedule
Dec 15, 2004 - The USAF Thunderbirds announced the 2005 air show schedule. The team is scheduled to perform more than 70 public shows in 29 states, Canada and Central America. [Read more...]
Thailand to receive Singapore F-16A/B's
Dec 13, 2004 - Singapore will donate its F-16A/B fleet to Thailand at the start of 2005. The vipers will be used by the RTAF to supplement the assets already in service with its Air Force. [Read more...]
Air Force components to increase combat capability
Dec 13, 2004 - Air Force officials plan to tap into the inherent strength and experience of all three Air Force components to increase overall combat capability.They announced six test initiatives Dec. 1 that fall under the Future Total Force plan. [Read more...]
Iraqi pilot gets second look at F-16
Dec 11, 2004 - During the 1991 Gulf War, Salam Shalaam flew MiG-23s with the Iraqi air force. Then, he was ordered to fly his aircraft to Iran, where it would be safe from the U.S. Air Force's far-reaching hand. He never made it. [Read more...]
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