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Could air mobility pilots become fighter or bomber pilots?
As the Air Force grapples with a ongoing shortage of pilots, the commander of Air Combat Command is considering a transitional remedy.
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Could the Air Force restart the C-17 production line?
The same analysis that laid out the Air Force’s 386-squadron goal may also point to getting more C-17s and getting rid of a couple C-130 squadrons.
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What happens once the KC-46 is delivered?
The U.S. Air Force is sharing details on what could happen once the first KC-46 tanker is delivered.
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US Air Force explores space-based cargo operations, confirms talks with SpaceX
While it’s currently just a concept, Air Mobility Command is taking a look at how cargo operations could be done in space.
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Air Force secretary details plans to increase fighter readiness
The Air Force has submitted a plan to improve the mission-capable rates of F-22, F-35 and F-16 squadrons, which currently is below the 80 percent readiness level ordered by Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis.
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Air Force targeting certain squadrons to improve readiness
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson says the Air Force is planning to get 204 of the service’s 312 operational squadrons to 80 percent readiness by 2020, with the rest hitting that mark in 2023.
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Some F-35s grounded again for new round of inspections
Recent inspections revealed a new problem with F-35s with high flight hours.
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Operational energy data is the new weapon of the US Air Force
We can no longer assume that “taking off full and landing empty” equates to maximum efficiency.
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Italy plans to slash half a billion dollars from defense in 2019
Italy will suspend helicopter and missile purchases and cancel an office move by the defense ministry, a defense source has told Defense News, and also slow roll F-35 buys.
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Could air mobility pilots become fighter or bomber pilots?
As the Air Force grapples with a ongoing shortage of pilots, the commander of Air Combat Command is considering a transitional remedy.
-
Could the Air Force restart the C-17 production line?
The same analysis that laid out the Air Force’s 386-squadron goal may also point to getting more C-17s and getting rid of a couple C-130 squadrons.
-
What happens once the KC-46 is delivered?
The U.S. Air Force is sharing details on what could happen once the first KC-46 tanker is delivered.
-
US Air Force explores space-based cargo operations, confirms talks with SpaceX
While it’s currently just a concept, Air Mobility Command is taking a look at how cargo operations could be done in space.
-
Air Force secretary details plans to increase fighter readiness
The Air Force has submitted a plan to improve the mission-capable rates of F-22, F-35 and F-16 squadrons, which currently is below the 80 percent readiness level ordered by Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis.
-
Air Force targeting certain squadrons to improve readiness
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson says the Air Force is planning to get 204 of the service’s 312 operational squadrons to 80 percent readiness by 2020, with the rest hitting that mark in 2023.
-
Some F-35s grounded again for new round of inspections
Recent inspections revealed a new problem with F-35s with high flight hours.
-
Operational energy data is the new weapon of the US Air Force
We can no longer assume that “taking off full and landing empty” equates to maximum efficiency.
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F-35 officially wins Belgian fighter contest
Belgium will become the 13th F-35 customer worldwide.
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Italy plans to slash half a billion dollars from defense in 2019
Italy will suspend helicopter and missile purchases and cancel an office move by the defense ministry, a defense source has told Defense News, and also slow roll F-35 buys.
-
Could air mobility pilots become fighter or bomber pilots?
As the Air Force grapples with a ongoing shortage of pilots, the commander of Air Combat Command is considering a transitional remedy.
-
Could the Air Force restart the C-17 production line?
The same analysis that laid out the Air Force’s 386-squadron goal may also point to getting more C-17s and getting rid of a couple C-130 squadrons.
-
What happens once the KC-46 is delivered?
The U.S. Air Force is sharing details on what could happen once the first KC-46 tanker is delivered.
-
US Air Force explores space-based cargo operations, confirms talks with SpaceX
While it’s currently just a concept, Air Mobility Command is taking a look at how cargo operations could be done in space.
-
Air Force secretary details plans to increase fighter readiness
The Air Force has submitted a plan to improve the mission-capable rates of F-22, F-35 and F-16 squadrons, which currently is below the 80 percent readiness level ordered by Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis.
-
Air Force targeting certain squadrons to improve readiness
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson says the Air Force is planning to get 204 of the service’s 312 operational squadrons to 80 percent readiness by 2020, with the rest hitting that mark in 2023.
-
Some F-35s grounded again for new round of inspections
Recent inspections revealed a new problem with F-35s with high flight hours.
-
Operational energy data is the new weapon of the US Air Force
We can no longer assume that “taking off full and landing empty” equates to maximum efficiency.
-
F-35 officially wins Belgian fighter contest
Belgium will become the 13th F-35 customer worldwide.
-
Italy plans to slash half a billion dollars from defense in 2019
Italy will suspend helicopter and missile purchases and cancel an office move by the defense ministry, a defense source has told Defense News, and also slow roll F-35 buys.
