Aviation News
U.S. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James Amos announced on May 29 that his service may shift the initial operating capability of the F-35B from 2016 to the latter part of 2015.
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The F-35 Integrated Test Force is wrapping up a series of night flights, which will clear the jet to fly in instrument meteorological conditions.
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The U.S. Air Force may set the F-35A’s initial operational capability, or IOC in mid-2016, a year earlier than planned.
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Richard Whittle, the author of “The Dream Machine: The Untold History of the Notorious V-22 Osprey”, admits that he is now a fan of the tilt-rotor after its stellar performance in Afghanistan.
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The U.S. Marine Corps have relief the commanding officers of HMM 262 and 364 from their duties, citing a ‘loss of confidence’ in their ability to continue to lead.
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