The first C-295 for Philippine Air Force has arrived at Clark Airbase on Mar. 22. The base also happens to be home of the Air Logistics Command.
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Boeing to offer KC-46A for Japan’s new air refueling tanker contest this year
Boeing says it expects Japan to launch a competition for a new air refueling tanker this year and will offer the KC-46A.
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U.S. Navy has 12 Super Hornets and 8 F-35s on unfunded list
Anonymous sources told Reuters that in the unfunded list that will be presented to lawmakers, the U.S. Navy wanted 12 Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets and eight F-35s.
“FA-18 Super Hornets of Strike Fighter Squadron 31 fly patrol, Afghanistan, December 15, 2008” by Staff Sgt. Aaron Allmon, U.S. Air Force – http://www.defenselink.mil/dodcmsshare/WeekInPhotos/2008-12/hires_081215-F-7823A-285.jpg. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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T-X, future T-38 jet replacement, requirements released
The U.S. Air Force has released requirements for the T-X trainer aircraft family of systems that will replace the T-38 Talon, Mar. 20.
“T-38 560FTS RandolphAFB 2001” by Photographer’s Name: SSGT Jeffrey Allen, USAF – U.S. Defenseimagery.mil photo no. 011113-F-2171A-020 (DF-SD-03-05096). Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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Boeing’s subcontractors having problems developing KC-46A boom and refueling pods
Delays in developing the flying boom for the KC-46A is preventing the aircraft from making its maiden flight, the U.S. Government Accountability Office said.
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