The U.S. Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee has dropped funding for GE/Rolls-Royce F136 fighter engine.
Month: September 2010
Hawker Beechcraft proposes F-35 cannon for AT-6
Hawker Beechcraft has revealed plans to integrate a derivative of the General Dynamics GAU-12 cannon for the AT-6.
Third Russia aircraft technician dies in Indonesia
A third Russian aircraft technician working to assemble Su-27s in Indonesia has died. Two others died on Monday, one in his hotel room and the other in a hospital.
Chilton: I just wanted to fly for United Airlines
Retiring four-star U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Chilton, 56, commander of Strategic Command, told reporters that he joined the U.S. Air Force because he figured it was the only way he get flying lessons so that he could later join United Airlines.
EADS willing to adjusting U.S. tanker bid
EADS now says it could adjust its bid for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-X contract when asked to make final proposal revisions.