U.S. Navy and Marine Corps leadership conducted a review board at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Feb. 6, 2015, to determine the effectiveness of mitigation measures that were put in place after the January 2014 MH-53E mishap. After an initial assessment by NAVAIR’s Heavy Lift Helicopters Program (PMA-261), the in-service support team indicated that additional … Dowiedz się więcej
On Wednesday, 4th February 2015, the departure of seven RAF operated training aircraft from Wyton signalled the end of military flying from the Cambridgeshire airfield. Having departed Wyton, the Grob Tutor aircraft, used for Elementary Flying Training by Cambridge and London University Air Squadrons and No.5 Air Experience Flight, made the short journey to their … Dowiedz się więcej
For the past four months, an F-35 Lightning II has endured extreme weather temperatures to certify the fleet to deploy to any corner of the world. An F-35B from the F-35 Patuxent River Integrated Test Force in Maryland, has undergone rigorous climatic testing at the 96th Test Wing’s McKinley Climatic Laboratory at Eglin Air Force … Dowiedz się więcej
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) welcomes the findings of a Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) Report into the landing of a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Boeing 757 (B757) in difficult weather conditions in Antarctica in October 2013. Recommendations including risk assessment for future flights and meteorological minima are consistent with the RNZAF’s … Dowiedz się więcej
The introduction of Australia’s 72 F-35A Lightning II aircraft into RAAF service is about to move a step closer tomorrow when the first Australian pilot commences training. Squadron Leader Andrew Jackson, Australia’s first F-35A pilot, will commence training for his first F-35A flight tomorrow at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, United States. “The F-35A will … Dowiedz się więcej
A test system designed to diagnose and repair complex naval avionics weapons systems was recently approved by the Navy for Low Rate Initial Production Lot 3 (LRIP 3), providing an additional 29 stations in support of fleet sites. The LRIP 3 decision for the electronic Consolidated Automated Support Systems (eCASS), which was made Dec. 4, … Dowiedz się więcej