The US Air Force s latest batch of six Embraer Super Tucanos for Afghanistan cost $174.5 million, but the substantial price tag includes aircraft transportation, maintenance spares and advanced sensors, the service tells FlightGlobal. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Lockheed Martin paused F-35 deliveries for a month after the discovering excessive corrosion on fasteners under an F-35A s fuselage panels during maintenance at Hill AFB, Utah, the Defense Department confirmed this week. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
The US Air Force is still assessing the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) recapitalisation programme despite a previous comment made by the service s secretary that a decision could be made by the end of the month. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Airbus has alerted US authorities about certain inaccuracies made in filings with the US State Department that cover commissions and political contributions in international arms exports. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
American Airlines has set 2019 as the year it will retire its Boeing MD-80 fleet, replacing the venerable rear-engined aircraft with modern Boeing models. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
British Airways flight attendants employed under the carrier’s mixed-fleet contract have accepted a proposed pay deal, ending a long-running dispute. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
The US Air Force believes a software reprogramming could solve some deficiencies discovered earlier this year on the Boeing KC-46 tanker, following initial findings from testing earlier this month. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
CFM International is evaluating the Leap-1A engine fleet on Airbus A320neo aircraft for a prematurely deteriorating coating on a turbine part after identifying the problem on eight engines in service. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Delta Air Lines begins the final chapter in the drawdown of its international Boeing 747-400 fleet today, with the introduction of the Airbus A350-900. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
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