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31 May 2008
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Lockheed Martin to supply Morocco with F-16s
On Friday, Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Co. was awarded a fixed contract valued at $233.6M to begin production of 24 block 52 F-16s for Morocco....
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31 May 2008
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Thunderbirds select Homestead pilot
Reported pictorially today by the 492 FW Public Affairs, Maj. Sean Gustafson, 93rd FS pilot, 36, was informed he had been selected by the US Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds....
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30 May 2008
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80 FS participate in Commando Sling
Enhancing interoperability and allied war fighting lethality are just a few of the aims for Kunsan Air Base airmen currently mobilized to the Republic of Singapore. ...
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30 May 2008
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The Dutch F-35 debate (updated)
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program in the Netherlands has taken a turn. The next fighter for the Dutch could be a more open competitive process. ...
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30 May 2008
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Misawa F-16s undergo upgrade program
Representatives from the 35th FW, Air Combat Command, Lockheed Martin and the F-16 System Program Office gathered on the flightline on May 8 for a ceremony with the F-16....
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29 May 2008
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F-35B completes STOVL propulsion ground test
Lockheed Martin tested the shaft driven lift fan propulsion system on the F-35B Lightning II, performing short takeoffs and vertical landings (STOVL) for the first time during ground testing on Sunday, May 25....
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23 May 2008
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F-35 hurdles remain
"Since I can't put the exploding-head guy from Scanners in a reply field, you will have to assume that he is here." So went a comment in the Aviation Week Blog by aerospace writer Bill Sweetman in a discussion about the F-35 program. ...
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23 May 2008
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The other F-22 export story
For some time now, there is a lot of confusion about what defines all of the requirements for F-22 export. As time goes on, efforts by some to craft an export program years ago lay best forgotten to those in the know. One should expect this to continue. ...
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23 May 2008
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Forty seventh Wolf takes command
A graduate of Texas A & M University became the 47th "Wolf" today in front of Wolf Pack Airmen and various community and military leaders from the Republic of Korea and the U.S. ...
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22 May 2008
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DoD authorised funds for F-35 Lot 2
The United States Department of Defense has authorized the release of funds to buy six conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) F-35A Lightning IIs for the US Air Force....
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22 May 2008
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GP2 car vs F-16 at Karup
Christian Bakkerud a Danish GP2 driver has received an invite by the Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) to drag race his car against one of there F-16s at the Flyvestation Karup Air Show on 8 June....
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19 May 2008
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Possible F-16 Block 50/52 sale to Romania
Last week the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) had notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Romania of F-16C/D Block 50/52 aircraft and associated equipment.
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19 May 2008
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113 FW reaches Noble Eagle milestone
113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard responded to their 2000th scramble since Sept. 11, 2001 on May 6. ...
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17 May 2008
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IDF/AF considers more F-16 simulators
In efforts to improve flying proficiency of Israeli pilots, the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) is considering a plan which may mean spending millions on purchasing eight new F-16 simulators....
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16 May 2008
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Luke vice commander: War on terror top priority
The mission of Luke AFB's 56th FW is to train the world's greatest F-16 pilots and maintainers, while deploying mission-ready warfighters, Vice Commander Col. Henry M. Reed III told the audience at the Glendale Chamber of Commerce's Power Luncheon last Wednesday....
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14 May 2008
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Tyndall aircraft achieve higher capability levels
Two of Tyndall Air Force Base's jet fleets have recently soared to new heights, exceeding maintenance and training standards. ...
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13 May 2008
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JEFX 08 demonstrates F-22 sensor capabilities
F-22 Raptors recently demonstrated its viability in transferring real-time intelligence data between other aircraft and an air operations center as part of a joint experiment in a warfighting environment. ...
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12 May 2008
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63 FS welcome new commander
Luke Thunderbolts, friends and family members of the "Panthers" gathered to support the 63rd Fighter Squadron change of command ceremony on May 12. ...
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12 May 2008
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1st pilot in 18th AGRS passes 2,000 flt hours
The 18th Aggressor Squadron's first pilot to reach a career hallmark flew his 2,000th hour in the F-16 on May 7....
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12 May 2008
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Aggressors support Northern Edge air operations
Members of the 18th Aggressor Squadron are playing an important role in Northern Edge 2008, an annual joint-training exercise currently taking place at Eielson AFB....
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12 May 2008
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Kunsan hosts weapons load competition
The 8th Fighter Wing hosted a peninsula-wide weapons load competition on May 10. ...
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09 May 2008
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55th FS deploy for Combat Hammer
It's not every day Airmen here get the chance to work with live, expensive bombs for the Fighting Falcon, but the Shooters are out the door for another deployment on a mission to get some practice.
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08 May 2008
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RSAF to purchase Sniper ATP
Lockheed Martin has won a undisclosed value contract from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) for the SniperŪ Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) for the F-16 Block 52 aircraft....
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06 May 2008
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50 TFW's F-16 legacy honored in new display
Throughout its history, the 50th Space Wing has been at the forefront of American military power, fielding the country's most advanced weapons systems. ...
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06 May 2008
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Misawa pilots honored for 'most meritorious flight'
Fighting through Afghanistan's windstorms with the help of Night Vision Goggles, the pilot's executed their plan with precision. ...
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05 May 2008
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174th FW gets new commander
May 4th, 2008 marks the end of an era, and the start of a new one for the 174th Fighter Wing, Hancock Field, Syracuse, NY. Col. Anthony B. Basile has been the Wing Commander of the 174th Fighter Wing since 2003....
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03 May 2008
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First Maintainers for the F-35 Head for Test Sites
The first group of maintenance crews for the F-35 Lightning II have successfully completed classroom instruction and certification training. ...
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02 May 2008
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Air Force pilot breaks own world aviation record
An Air Force Reserve pilot deployed here broke his own world record for hours spent flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon when he surpassed the 6,000 hours milestone May 2....
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02 May 2008
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RoKAF F-15Ks exercise with USAF F-16s
Members of the 8th FW and the Republic of Korea Air Force's 122nd FS from Daegu AB, participated in a three-day Buddy Wing exercise April 30 through May 2, 2008....
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