The Canadian Snowbirds precision demonstration team has cancelled three appearances in the month of May, and will be returning to Canada for additional practice and training, according to the team's Facebook page.
Lower Weight Limit Of 136 Pounds Removed After Modifications
Air Force leaders recently removed the restriction that kept pilots weighing less than 136 pounds from flying the F-35A. The restriction was imposed in 2015 due to concerns about the risk during ejections in a portion of the flight envelope.
Utilized Mobile Mission Control Station For The First Time
The "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 made history this month, operating MQ-8B Fire Scout Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV) from Naval Auxiliary Landing Field (NALF) San Clemente Island utilizing a Mobile Mission Control Station (MMCS).
If It Wins The Competition, Contract Would Support 1,800 Jobs
Boeing has announced that it will assemble its T-X Air Force training jet at its St. Louis facility, if the aircraft is chosen to be the next Air Force primary trainer. The company says the contract would support approximately 1,800 jobs in the region.
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