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Belgian Air Force F-16 shopping list
Nov 14, 2000 - The Belgian government recently approved the new investment plan regarding the F-16. [Read more...]
Lockheed Martin Inks $200m. Deals With Israeli Firms
Nov 05, 2000 - LMTAS has signed deals worth over $200 million with Israeli firms as part of the offset costs for selling F-16 fighter jets to the IAF. [Read more...]
Agreement reached on transfer of F-16s to Poland
Nov 05, 2000 - An agreement regarding the "no-cost" transfer of 16 surplus F-16A/B fighters to Poland was reached last week. [Read more...]
Lockheed Martin receives $11.6 mln contract for CCIP
Nov 04, 2000 - Lockheed Martin is being awarded an $11.6 million contract to provide for long lead items in support of production of 69 Common Configuration Implementation Program kits for the Modular Mission Computer (MMC) and the Color Multi-Function Display Set (CMFDS) on the F-16 aircraft. [Read more...]
USAF F-16s have excellent year in aviation safety
Nov 01, 2000 - The U.S. Air Force F-16 fleet achieved an excellent safety record during fiscal year 2000, which ended Sept. 30. The USAF F-16 fleet experienced only 2. 63 major mishaps per 100, 000 flight hours. [Read more...]
F-16 'Power-by-Wire' flight without back-up a success
Oct 30, 2000 - Lockheed Martin's F-16 power-by-wire technology demonstrator made its maiden flight on 24 October, making it the first aircraft to fly with all-electric flight-control actuation and no mechanical backup. [Read more...]
RSAF acquires F-16C/D
Oct 27, 2000 - Singapore's Air Force now has more muscle and firepower. The Republic of Singapore Air Force's 143 Squadron now flies 10 state-of-the-art fighter jets - the F-16 Fighter Falcon multi-role fighter. [Read more...]
Lt. Col. Scott Baldwin receives Semper Viper Award 2000
Oct 27, 2000 - Lt. Col. Scott Baldwin, 158th FT, Vermont ANG, distinguished himself during a night flight on 23 February 2000. [Read more...]
First IRIS-T launches from F-16
Oct 22, 2000 - The IRIS-T short-range air to-air missile has successfully completed its first air launches from a F-16. The firing trials were performed on October 17, 20 and 23 from an F-16 of the Hellenic Air Force at the NAMFI range in Crete. [Read more...]
Electronic F-16 Technical Data for 19 Using Countries
Oct 15, 2000 - Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company will begin providing electronic technical data to the air forces of all 19 countries using the F-16. This year-long pilot program is expected to provide highly usable and timely information at major cost savings. It will also pave the way for further use of electronic manuals in the F-16 Block 60, F-22 and Joint Strike Fighter programs. [Read more...]
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