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F-16 engine defect not as widespread as thought
Jul 18, 2003 - An engine problem that grounded most the F-16 jet fighters at Luke Air Force Base two weeks ago is being repaired by crews working around the clock, and the base says it will graduate all its fighter pilots on time. [Read more...]
Lockheed wins Omani F-16 order
Jun 17, 2003 - Lockheed Martin Corp is being awarded a $224 million contract to provide for the common recurring effort for 12 F-16/CD aircraft, alternate mission equipment and ferry preparation. [Read more...]
Oman will obtain Harpoon missiles
May 29, 2003 - Officials said the Bush administration has approved plans for a second order of the advanced anti-ship missiles to Oman. They said the order is valued at nearly $22 million and is meant to provide the sultanates F-16 fleet with anti-ship capability. [Read more...]
USAF F-16 crashes in Korea on takeoff
May 29, 2003 - An American F-16 crashed last night during takeoff from the Osan Air Base, Kyonggi Province, the Ministry of National Defense said. The pilot managed to eject from the plane just before the crash and was sent to nearby hospital. [Read more...]
PAF developing "Super F-16"
Apr 25, 2003 - Pakistan has achieved self-reliance in overhauling their F-16 fighter aircraft. According to Pakistani sources, the F-16 has even been upgraded. [Read more...]
Pilot still missing after F-16's collide during training mission in Utah
Oct 27, 2002 - A search continues for a missing Air Force pilot whose F-16 crashed yesterday in the Utah desert.Another pilot ejected before the collision and landed safely. The Air Force says he was treated for minor injuries and released. [Read more...]
Pilot ejects as F-16 goes down near Hattiesburg
Sep 11, 2002 - A military training jet based in Montgomery, Alabama (USA), crashed short of Hattiesburg airport Wednesday but the pilot managed to eject safely. [Read more...]
U.S. Moves Toward F-16 Sale To Oman
Aug 31, 2002 - The United States has launched the bureaucratic process to sell F-16 multi-role fighters to Oman.

The Defense Department has awarded Lockheed Martin a $32.8 million contract to initiate the F-16 sale to the sultanate. Muscat has requested 12 F-16 C/D Block 50 aircraft , manufactured by Lockheed Martin. [Read more...]
Scott O'Grady sues over movie
Aug 21, 2002 - Scott O'Grady, a downed U.S. pilot who emerged as a hero after escaping from Bosnia, has sued 20th Century Fox and the Discovery Channel, claiming they made unauthorized productions of his ordeal. [Read more...]
Stamps for th 50th Anniversary of the Portuguese Air Force
Jul 01, 2002 - The F-16 is featured on a Portuguese stamp, printed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the air force. [Read more...]
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