Next Generation Tiltrotor Aircraft Begins Flight Test Program
The V-280 Valor has achieved first flight. The V-280 Valor is a next-generation tiltrotor that is designed to provide unmatched agility, speed, range and payload capabilities at an affordable cost. This milestone represents exceptional progress on the V-280 development program and brings Bell Helicopter one step closer to creating the next generation of vertical lift aircraft for the U.S. military.
On Friday, December 15, Lockheed Martin delivered the 66th F-35 aircraft for the year, meeting the joint government and industry delivery target for 2017. To date, more than 265 F-35 aircraft have been delivered to U.S. and international customers. More than 530 pilots and nearly 5,000 maintainers have been trained, and the F-35 fleet has surpassed more than 115,000 cumulative flight hours.
Warbirds Of America Program Among Most Popular At Oshkosh Each Year
The personal stories of aviation legends and owners of iconic warbird aircraft, recorded at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2017 as part of the Warbirds in Review program, are now available as a DVD collection from the EAA Warbirds of America.
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