The 57th Wing is preparing for the arrival of four F-35 Lighting IIs Feb. 28. Arrival of the F-35s to Nellis Air Force Base, NV, will mark the first time in the aircraft's history operational tests will be performed on the aircraft.
The 100th UH-1Y was delivered to the U.S. government Jan. 16, marking a key development for U.S. Marine Corps aviation. The aircraft was the 100th of 349 H-1 helicopters expected by the Marine Corps under Bell Helicopter's current program of record government contract. The USMC Light/Attack Helicopters program (PMA-276) comprises both the UH-1Y utility and the AH-1Z attack aircraft.
Allows For Marketing And Support Of ScanEagle And Integrator Systems In Abu Dhabi
A Teaming agreement has been signed by representative of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Systems Investments Company (ADASI) and Boeing for the two companies to address the growing Middle East market for unmanned systems.
Fighter Jets Intercept Two Cessnas And A Lancair Near Florida Resort
A visit by President Barack Obama to Port St. Lucie, FL, resulted in three GA airplanes having encounters with NORAD F-16 fighter jets after they strayed into the restricted area around a resort where the President was staying.
Finmeccanica CEO Arrested, Resigns Over The Scandal
The Indian Defense Ministry has given AgustaWestland a short 7-day deadline for an explanation as to why a helicopter contract should not be cancelled. The company is embroiled in a bribery scandal that resulted in the arrest of Finmeccanica CEO Giuseppe Orsi February 12th.
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