Boeing’s KC-46 hits major Milestone C decision. A Milestone C decision is a recommendation and approval to enter the Production and Deployment (PD) Phase. After struggling earlier this year with being able View More ›
Whopping $432K USAF Bonus Probably Won’t Happen Due to Congress
According to Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James, the USAF is seeking to boost the UAS (drone) pilots retention bonus by $10,000 and the manned pilot retention bonus by $23,000. However, View More ›
Air to Air Refueling Among Giants is Like “Organized Chaos”
Air to Air refueling in and of itself is difficult. But doing air to air refueling between two behemoth aircraft like the KC-10 and the B-52 over the arctic circle–now View More ›
Watch: F-35 Recap & Path to IOC
It’s been a tough week for some in military aviation, but let’s end it on a high note with this recap video about the F-35A hitting IOC! The long path View More ›
F-35A Goes IOC But McCain Says Still Has A Long Road
The USAF just announced IOC (Initial Operational Capability) on their F-35A’s. While the USAF may be celebrating, many think there is a long road ahead for the Joint Strike Fighter. View More ›
In Memoriam: 1Lt Dale Shillington, USAF Instructor Pilot
1Lt Dale Shillington, USAF was killed in a general aviation crash on July 21st. Shillington was stationed at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma. On July 21, America suffered a great View More ›
A-10 Replacement Comes Down to Funding
The USAF’s top civilian, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James, is unclear on how the USAF would pay for a new Close Air Support (CAS) platform. The A-10 replacement aircraft is View More ›
KC-46A Tanker Completes Flight Tests; Boeing’s Costs Soar
Boeing’s KC-46A has officially completed all flight tests needed ahead of a milestone decision this August while Boeing’s costs increased by almost $400 million. On July 15, a KC-46A tanker successfully View More ›
F-35A Completes Major Modification for IOC
The US Air Force is now at its minimum number of 12 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters with completed modifications. The first F-35A squadron is nearing initial operating capability (IOC). It’s has View More ›
4 Star General: F-35A May Be Ready For ISIS This Fall
Gen. Hawk Carlisle, the head of Air Combat Command, says the F-35A may be ready for Initial Operational Capability (IOC) soon. The F-35 could enter the fight against ISIS as View More ›
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