Aircraft carrier Liaoning had the opportunity to test its on board weapon systems during the transit from Dalian to Qingdao on Feb. 26.
Day: February 27, 2013
Pratt & Whitney says titanium parts from supplier might not meet requirements
Pratt & Whitney said Tuesday that titanium parts supplied by Western Titanium may not meet “raw material specification requirements.”
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Solo flights for first six F-35 students delayed
With the F-35 still grounded with an engine issue, the first class of six F-35 pilots will have to postpone making their first flights scheduled next week.
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F-35B had smoke in cockpit on Feb. 14
Parts from BF-2’s power thermal management system had to be sent back to Honeywell for inspection after the F-35B had smoke in the cockpit on Feb. 14.
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DARPA kicks off VTOL X-Plane challenge
DARPA is starting a new VTOL X-Plane project that aims to transform the vertical lift market and produce something that is faster and more efficient.
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