Posts tagged USAF

Boeing announced on Tuesday the start of production of the new US Air Force training jet, the eT-7A Red Hawk. The single-engine aircraft was fully …

The US Air Force (USAF) began divesting 17 B-1B bombers as part of the preparation for the arrival of the B-21 Raider, a strategic stealth …

Boeing performed the maiden flight of the F-15EX fighter jet on Tuesday, in preparation for supplying the aircraft to the U.S. Air Force. The fighter …

Another veteran fighter returned to the attention of the US Air Force amid problems with the F-35 program, the F-16 Fighting Falcon, or “Viper” for …

The newest US stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, is only expected to fly for the first time in early 2022, Major General Mark Weatherington, commander …

California-based Exosonic announced on Monday that it had signed a contract with the U.S. government to develop a VIP transport aircraft capable of flying at …

Imagine Donald Trump boarding Air Force One in the US capital and just over an hour later meeting Prime Minister Boris Johnson in London? That …

Since entering service in 1973, the Dassault Mirage F1 has never become a highly prominent fighter, although its career has been quite diverse. Replaced as …

The past few days have not been a good one for the U.S. Air Force. Its two most modern fighters have experienced setbacks that add …

In a famous list of aircraft that remains useful even after many decades of its entry into operation, the B-52 is an special case. The …

The new Air Force One has not ceased to be controversial since the U.S. government announced its intention to replace the VC-25A, 747-200 jets purchased …

In service for almost 65 years, the U-2 spy plane continues to prove its usefulness to the U.S. Air Force. Something that can be proven …

For those who think that the drama experienced by Boeing in the 737 Max program is just an unfortunate coincidence, it is worth knowing the …

Sierra Nevada Corporation, Embraer’s partner in sales of the A-29 Super Tucano attack aircraft, last week announced a new contract with the U.S. Air Force. …

As a stealth aircraft, the B-21 Raider remains a well-kept secret, but little by little the US Air Force shares some information about the future …

The US Air Force (USAF) decided to name the advanced training jet T-X as T-7A Red Hawk, announced Matthew Donovan, its Acting Secretary, on September …

The month of November 1988 will never be forgotten in the history of aviation. In just a few days, two secret planes were unveiled by …

The U.S. Air Force conducted the first in-flight test with the hypersonic missile AGM-183A also known as the Air Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW). A …

It’s been 35 years since the F-117A Nighthawk entered service in the U.S. Air Force and almost 11 years after its official retirement in 2008, …

What appeared to be an easy task to accomplish was a huge headache for Boeing. When the U.S. Air Force decided to replace the old …