Aviation News
U.S. Air Force chief Gen. Mark Welsh warned that if sequestration was to occur, 70 percent of all American combat aircraft would not be ready to fly in time of war by July.
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The U.S. Air Force is looking for suppliers to replace the F-15E’s CRT-based multi-purpose display (MPD) with more updated technology.
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The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group deployed Feb. 21 from Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Station Mayport.
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Lockheed Martin wants to form an international consortium to develop a maritime patrol version of the C-130. Company executives have brief the U.K. and other governments.
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Icon Aerospace says their in-flight refueling drogue can be connected with power supply and telemetry cables and fibre optics for data transfer.
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