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December 20, 2013

Gone West: Tuskegee Airman William Booker

Passed Away Last Month At The Age Of 90

Another of the famed Tuskegee Airmen has passed away. William L. Booker died November 30 in a nursing home in Kirkland, WA of complications from Parkinson's disease at the age on 90, according to his family.

New Version Of The Aircraft Has Upgraded Avionics And Weapons Capability

Pakistan has reportedly begun production of the Block-II version of its JF-17 fighter aircraft with upgrades to its avionics and weapons systems.

Non-Profit Research Company Rand Corp. Releases Study Of The JSF Program

A study released this week by the non-profit Rand Corporation indicates that building one airplane to serve three military branches will not save money over building separate airplanes for the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps. The study says rather than saving money, it's likely to be more expensive.

Brazilian Government Source Says NSA Spying Squashed Boeing's Chances For The Contract

The Brazilian government has announced the selection of Gripen NG for its long-deferred FX-2 air force replacement program. The announcement will be followed by negotiations with the Brazilian Air Force aiming at a procurement of 36 Gripen NG airplanes.