Also: Airport Workers, NVG SAFO, WAI Receives Grant, TSA Perimeter Security Program

Last week was both good and bad for the F-35 program. An F-35B went down near MCAS Beaufort in South Carolina, though local authorities quickly confirmed that, "The pilot from the military plane crash safely ejected..."

Beaufort is the home of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, where training for new F-35 pilots is conducted. Journalists often over-use the word ‘iconic’ -- but the career of airshow pilot Julie Clark certainly deserves that description... especially now that we know that Ms. Clark is heading into her last year on the airshow circuit with her decision to retire next year. Her efforts have been featured by ANN and Aero-TV on countless occasions, but the depth and breadth of her career is truly hard to chronicle... while keeping mind that Julie is still flying the same, beautifully restored Beechcraft T-34 Mentor… After a hard-fought competition, US Air Force pilots will soon train for combat with T-X jets and simulators from Boeing. “[This] announcement is the culmination of years of unwavering focus by the Boeing and Saab team,” said Leanne Caret, president and CEO, Boeing Defense, Space & Security. Boeing and its risk-sharing partner Saab designed, developed, and flight tested the all-new, purpose-built jets. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!

Airborne 10.01.18 is chock full of info in this Daily News Episode, Monday, October 1st, 2018... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Hosts Laura Hutson, Brianne Cross, and Christopher Odom, and is supported by ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell, Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, and Aero-Journalist Tom Patton, this episode covers:

• First F-35 Accident Results In Loss Of Aircraft, Pilot Safe
• Airshow Pilot, Julie Clark, Announces Retirement Tour
• Boeing Wins $9.2 Billion U.S. Air Force T-X Pilot Training Program Contract 
• Airport Workers Unite To Announce Worldwide Demonstrations 
• FAA Issues SAFO Concerning Obstacle Avoidance
• WAI Receives $12,000 Grant From The ISTAT Foundation
• KMIA One Of Two U.S. Airports Chosen For TSA Perimeter Security Program

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