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Polish-assembled F100 engine powers ceremonial flight of Polish Air Force's new F-16s
The F100-PW-229 during a maximum AB test cell run. [P&W photo]
Sep 28, 2006 - The first F100-PW-229 engine manufactured at the Pratt & Whitney WSK PZL-Rzeszów facility debuted during an inaugural aerial exercise of Poland's new F-16 aircraft at the Polish Peace Sky Program ceremony held at Lockheed Martin on Sept. 15. [Read more...]
Nordam wins Air Force contract
Sep 08, 2006 - Nordam has been chosen as a contractor to make parts for the U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jets. They will make the leading edge flaps and engine access covers for the Viper [Read more...]
Orbit International receives development orders in support of the F-16 program
Sep 07, 2006 - Orbit International, an electronics manufacturer and supplier, announced that its Power Units Segment, Behlman has received two new development orders in support of the F-16 program totaling $340,000. [Read more...]
Raytheon receives contract for ALE-50 towed-decoy production
F-16C Block 40 #88413 (31st FW CO bird) with towed decoy installation on the number 8 station pylon. [Photo by Luke]
Aug 31, 2006 - Raytheon has received a $20.7 million contract award for continued production of its ALE-50 line of towed decoys. [Read more...]
ViaSat equips Turkish F-16s
A Turkish two-seat viper is taking off from a very wet runway. [Photo by <a href="http://eminfindikli.tripod.com" target="new">Emin F&yacute;nd&yacute;kl&yacute;</a>]
Aug 17, 2006 - ViaSat Inc. announced Aug. 16 that it will supply an additional 194 units of the company's high-capacity, jam-resistant, digital data and voice communications systems to the Turkish Air Force. [Read more...]
Pratt & Whitney probes Bulgarian interest in F-16 jets
Pratt&Whitney F100-PW-200 engine [USAF photo]
Aug 14, 2006 - Pratt & Whitney, the U.S. specialist in the design, manufacture, and support of turbine engines had discussions with Bulgarian officials about their interest in purchasing F-16 fighter jets powered by their P&W F100 engine. [Read more...]
Greece adds electronic warfare system to 33 F-16s
The first Greek F-16D block 52+ (#601) was temporarily based at Edwards AFB for pre-delivery testflights [<a href="http://www.lmtas.com" target="new">LMTAS</a> photo]
Aug 01, 2006 - Raytheon has begun work on an upgrade of the Advanced Self-Protection Integrated Suite (ASPIS) electronic warfare systems in the F-16 fighters recently acquired by the Hellenic Air Force (HAF). [Read more...]
U.S. Air Force awards Lockheed Martin F-16 Mission Planning Enterprise Contract
Jul 27, 2006 - The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a Mission Planning Enterprise Contract (MPEC) delivery order to upgrade components for the U.S. Air Force's fleet of F-16 Block 40 and 50 aircraft. [Read more...]
EDO and Terma to develop smart-weapon ejector rack for the F-16
A triple ejector rack (TER) mounted on RDAF F-16B block 15 #ET-022 at Aalborg AB on July 3rd, 1992. [Photo by Erik Frikke]
Apr 28, 2006 - Today, EDO Corp said it entered into teaming agreement with Terma A/S to jointly develop an Enhanced Smart Triple Ejector Rack (ESTER) to be used on under-wing F-16 weapons stores. [Read more...]
Lockheed Martin delivers 4,300th F-16
RAFO F-16C block 50 #815 is spotted in a hangar at the Lockheed company prior to being delivered to Oman. This is the 4,300th F-16 being delivered. [<a href="http://www.lmtas.com" target="new">LMTAS</a> photo]
Apr 21, 2006 - Lockheed Martin announced it has achieved a significant production milestone with the delivery of its 4,300th F-16 aircraft yesterday. This aircraft will be in service for Oman. [Read more...]
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