Eurofighter Tranche 2 Aircraft deliveries to Partner Nations Begins
Posted on: Fri Oct 10th, 2008 | Eurofighter GmbH

The handover of BS040 to the Royal Air Force today marks the beginning of Tranche 2 aircraft deliveries to the four partner air forces. The other three air forces will start receiving their aircraft in near term.

Inspections ordered for A-10 Thunderbolt IIs
Posted on: Sat Oct 4th, 2008 | AFPN

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Air Force officials have issued a time compliance technical order requiring immediate inspection and repair of wing cracks for a portion of the A-10 Thunderbolt II fleet.

F-35A Logs 50th Mission; F-35B Prepares For Transition To STOVL Flights
Posted on: Thu Oct 2nd, 2008 | Lockheed Martin

FORT WORTH, Texas, September 30th, 2008 -- The conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] F-35A Lightning II notched its 50th flight last week in preparation for testing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., while the F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) variant began ...

Secretary Gates Cancels Air-Refueling Solicitation
Posted on: Wed Sep 10th, 2008 | AFPN

WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has cancelled the competition for the $35 billion Air Force tanker contract.