Cites Safety Concerns With Bolts That Secure The Main Rotor Blades
The U.S. Army has suspended acceptance of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from Boeing, citing what the service says is a "serious safety concern" with the aircraft.
Program Calls For Production Of Up To 22 New Satellites
Lockheed Martin has submitted a competitive and fully compliant proposal for the U.S. Air Force's GPS III Follow On (GPS IIIF) program, which will add enhanced capabilities to the most advanced GPS satellites ever designed. The GPS IIIF program intends to produce up to 22 next-generation satellites.
First Stealth Aircraft Retired From Active Service A Decade Ago
It’s been 10 years since the F-117 Nighthawk retired, an aircraft so secret Nevada folklore labeled it a UFO. The Nighthawk pilots were known by the call sign “Bandit,” each earning their number with their first solo flight. Some of the maintainers were also given a call sign, said Wayne Paddock, a former F-117 maintainer currently stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.
Plane Made An Early Landing During Vero Beach Air Show In Florida
Blue Angels #5 suffered about $1 million in damage when it ingested a bird into its engine during a performance Saturday at the Vero Beach Air Show in Florida.
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