Northrop Grumman announced Monday its RQ-4A Global Hawk UAV
reconnaissance system is the first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to
achieve a military airworthiness certification. The certification,
along with the Certificate of Authorization from the FAA,
acknowledges the Global Hawk's ability to routinely fly within
national airspace.
A distinguished career came to a close at Edwards AFB February
10. After flying senior military leaders and undergoing rigorous
testing for more than 31 years, the C-135 "Speckled Trout" -- tail
number 61-2669 -- officially retired.
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