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An F-16 pilot died when his ejection seat failed. Was it counterfeit?
New details about 1st Lt. David Schmitz's death have come to light in a federal civil lawsuit filed by his wife against three defense companies.
F-35 deliveries could slow down, as COVID-19 jolts Lockheed’s supply chain
Lockheed's aeronautics business, especially the F-35 program, is facing potential delays.
By Valerie Insinna
The Air Force made a surprise decision to sole-source the Long Range Standoff Weapon. Here’s who will move forward.
The service made the rare decision to downselect after the program's preliminary design review.
By Valerie Insinna
A key milestone of the Air Force One replacement program was conducted using virtual tools. It won’t be the last.
Despite COVID-19, the program is sticking on track.
By Valerie Insinna
US Air Force starts 3D printing medical protective gear amid worldwide shortage
The Air Force hopes to cut down demand for protective gear by making its own.
By Valerie Insinna
Commercial aircraft industry’s woes could help Air Force pilot retention
It's too early to know how COVID-19 could impact the Air Force's pilot shortage, but it's already had an effect.
By Valerie Insinna
Boeing’s KC-46 tanker now has a pathway for autonomous aerial refueling
The KC-46 has had its troubles, but it could end up revolutionizing aerial refueling.
By Valerie Insinna
Inside one Air Force C-17 crew’s journey to bring COVID-19 test swabs to the US
A C-17 arrived in Memphis on Friday with nearly a million COVID-19 swaps.
By Valerie Insinna
Done deal: Boeing will have to rip and replace KC-46 sensor and camera systems on its own dime
Boeing will have to do a comprehensive redesign of the Remote Vision System's hardware and software.
By Valerie Insinna
With COVID-19 threat to increase, Air Force takes steps to protect its most important missions
The Air Force is undergoing a "reset" where resources will be pushed toward vital tasks, the service's top general said.
By Valerie Insinna
F-35 testing at Edwards Air Force Base paused, impact to full-rate production decision unknown
Flight testing at Edwards AFB has stopped and many other testing activities paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Valerie Insinna