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27 August 2008
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Balad F-16s unleash new weapon against mobile insurgent targets
Coalition air forces in Iraq unleashed a new precision guided weapon against anti-Iraqi forces Aug. 12 when two F-16 pilots with the 77th EFS executed the first-ever combat employment a GBU-54 Laser JDAM against a moving enemy vehicle in Diyala Province....
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26 August 2008
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14th Fighter Squadron preps for tour in Iraq
The 14th Fighter Squadron will tackle its second Iraq deployment in less than two years with the hindsight of experience....
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25 August 2008
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Saab offers Gripen to the Netherlands
Saab AB has offered to sell 85 JAS Gripen fighter jets to the Netherlands, thus competing with Lockheed Martin for the replacement of the country's aging F-16 fleet...
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20 August 2008
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First U.S. Navy F-35C center fuselage complete
Northrop Grumman Corporation completed the center fuselage for the first U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II aircraft, an aircraft carrier-capable variant designated CF-1. This was performed on budget and on schedule....
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19 August 2008
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Fourth F-35 Lightning II rolls out
With one F-35 in structural testing, two in flight test, six in final assembly and another 14 in various stages of production, Lockheed Martin added to the program's momentum on Saturday by finishing assembly of the fourth F-35 aircraft, an STOVL F-35B....
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18 August 2008
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US releases $116m for Pakistani MLU upgrades
The United States has released $ 116 million to finance mid-life upgrades for Pakistan's existing fleet of block 15 A/B aircraft....
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15 August 2008
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Poland's 'Peace Sky' at home in Arizona
In the transition from Soviet-built MiG-29s and Su-22s to American-built F-16s, Poland takes on one of NATO's most aggressive fighter up-starts known as "Peace Sky". ...
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14 August 2008
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Building capable allies, strong bonds
Over European castles, Middle Eastern deserts and Pacific islands, F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots are soaring in ever-increasing numbers. ...
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08 August 2008
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Flight delay may further raise cost of the F-35
Test flight delays due to engine problems could further inflate the cost of the F-35 Lightning II, already the most expensive military program ever at $299 billion....
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08 August 2008
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F-16 makes emergency landing at Fresno IAP
An F-16 from the Air National Guard had to make an emergency landing Wednesday at Fresno Yosemite International Airport, KSEE News reported....
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08 August 2008
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Turkey to upgrade Pakistani F-16s
After the US began easing sanctions against Pakistan, Turkey will help by assisting in the upgrade of the air forces F-16 Fighting Falcons....
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07 August 2008
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French airmen train at Luke
Approximately 20 French air force aircrews, 60 maintainers and support personnel and four Rafale aircraft visited Luke AFB to participate in an exercise July 28 to Aug. 8....
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06 August 2008
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Korean War vet realizes dream of being a pilot
While fighting in the Korean War, a soldier would sometimes look up in the sky and admire the planes flying over head. He would go off into a dream about what it would be like to be a pilot....
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06 August 2008
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Col. Bergeson to become 3rd WG/CC
Col. Thomas W. Bergeson will assume command of the 3rd Wing on Aug. 18, thus becoming the 100th commander at Elmendorf AFB....
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05 August 2008
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F-22 Raptor drive-through refueling
Now that the arrival ceremonies are over and the anticipation has subsided with the F-22A Raptor, Holloman AFB Airmen are on an aggressive training schedule to prepare them for combat operations. ...
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05 August 2008
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Poland to become European service hub for the F-16
Lockheed Martin will sign an agreement with the Military Aviation Depot No.2 from Bydgoszcz, northern
Poland, to jointly establish the F-16 Service Planning Office.
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04 August 2008
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New leadership for the 35 FW
Leadership of the 35th Fighter Wing will change hands later this month with current commander Col. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy headed for a new assignment in Hawaii, base officials announced last week.
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02 August 2008
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P&W to settle in case over faulty engine blades
Pratt & Whitney and subcontractor will pay $52 million to settle allegations they knowingly sold defective parts for F-15s and F-16s, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday....
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01 August 2008
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Pratt & Whitney wins Morocco F-16 contract
United Technologies Corp.'s Pratt & Whitney unit said that its F100-PW-229 engine has been selected by the Royal Moroccan Air Force to power their new fleet of F-16 Block 52 aircraft. ...
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01 August 2008
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Syracuse ANG Airmen 'don't fear the Reaper'
Instead of the Fighting Falcon's roar, the hum of a turboprop engine will carry the 174th Fighter Wing's weapon system of the future into the skies -- but the pilots will stay on the ground half a world away. ...
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01 August 2008
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PoAF F-16s to be fitted with LITENING AT system
The Portuguese Air Force (PoAF) announced the selection of the Northrop Grumman LITENING Advanced Targeting system for their F-16 Advanced Targeting Pod upgrade program....
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