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F-16 is most advanced 4th gen fighter
UAEAF F-16E block 60 #3033 from the 148th FS lands at Nellis AFB following a Red Flag 09-5 training mission on August 27th, 2009. [USAF photo by TSgt. Michael R. Holzworth]
Jul 20, 2010 - The versions of the F-16 being delivered to customers now are the most advanced 4th Generation multi-role fighter aircraft currently available on the international market and are building on the F-16's reputation for effectiveness and value, the Lockheed Martin director of business development for the program said today. [Read more...]
Delivery of new F-16s to Pakistan shows deepening relations
PAF F-16D block 52 #10801 seen air-to-air on September 30th, 2009 during its 2nd flight. The USAF is set to deliver the first of 18 new F-16C/D block 52's to the Pakistan Air Force. [Lockheed Martin photo]
Jun 24, 2010 - The Air Force is set to deliver the first of 18 new F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighters to the Pakistani air force in a sign of deepening relations between the United States and Pakistan. [Read more...]
P&W awarded $65 Million contract for F100 engine maintenance
F100-PW-220 Right Side on transportation trailer [Photo by Dennis Bixby]
Apr 29, 2010 - The U.S. Air Force awarded Pratt & Whitney a $65 million contract to provide maintenance for F100 engines powering F-16 fighter aircraft from various international F100 customers, including Egypt, Jordan, Taiwan and Thailand. [Read more...]
F-16 pilot's dreams crushed for Danish trainees
RDAF F-16AM #E-176 is adorned with a new tail design to promote Danish Air Force recruitment. [Photo by Tommy Jensen]
Apr 19, 2010 - Twelve young Danes, who were due to be sent to the US to train as F-16 pilots, have had their dreams taken away following a political decision. The ruling follows an agreement in parliament to reduce the number of operational F-16 fighter pilots from 48 to 30. [Read more...]
Sypris awarded $6 million in F-16 follow-on orders
Mar 11, 2010 - Sypris Electronics announced today that it has been awarded an estimated $6 million in follow-on orders by Honeywell to produce electronic assemblies for the F-16 Digital Flight Control Computer (DFLCC). [Read more...]
Crew chiefs keep 'em in the air
Feb 18, 2010 - Turning wrenches, fixing leaks and replacing tires--no maintenance issue goes overlooked when the performance of a multi-million fighter jet is at stake. [Read more...]
Egypt request SLEP for F-110-GE-100 engines
Egypt AF #9951 & #9952 [<a href="http://www.lmtas.com" target="new">LMTAS</a> photo]
Dec 18, 2009 - The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress on December 17 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Egypt of modification and installation of part kits to upgrade 156 F-110-GE-100 engines through the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP). [Read more...]
South Carolina represents U.S. at FAM 2009
USAF F-16C block 52s #92-3914 &amp; #92-3917 from the 157th FS prepare to take off for an orientation flight before the 2009 Eager Tiger 10, Falcon Air Meet (FAM) on October 18th, 2009 at Mwaffaq Salti AB. [USAF photo by TSgt. Caycee Cook]
Oct 23, 2009 - "Falcon Air Meet 2009", a multi-national F-16 competition hosted by the Royal Jordanian Air Force officially opened October 20. [Read more...]
Hush House: ensuring F-16 Fighting Falcons are fit for flight
Oct 15, 2009 - The District of Columbia Air National Guard 113th Maintenance Squadron has a facility that tests F-16 Fighting Falcon F110-GE-100 engines to ensure they are safe for flight before they are installed on the aircraft. [Read more...]
Poor maintenance led to Aviano F-16s fuel tank drop
USAF F-16C block 40 #89-2102 from the 510th FS is seen returning to Aviano AB after suffering an in-flight emergency in which the pilot had to eject its external fuel tanks on March 24th, 2009. Note the white smoke trailing from the engine. [Photo by <a href="http://www.fotodigimarco.eu/" target="new">Marco Sommacal</a>]
Oct 06, 2009 - Faulty maintenance work is being blamed for a March incident in which an F-16 pilot was forced to drop his fuel tanks over a small northern Italy town before making an emergency landing on base. [Read more...]
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