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Delivery of New Air Force One Planes Delayed Again

Delivery of New Air Force One Planes Delayed Again

WASHINGTON —Boeing’s delivery of two new Air Force One planes has been delayed again, the Air Force announced Tuesday, with the completion of the first of the new presidential planes not expected for at least another four years.

“The new objective delivery date to the Presidential Airlift Group…

US Approves $980M Sale of C-17 Support Package to UAE

US Approves $980M Sale of C-17 Support Package to UAE

WASHINGTON — The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of C-17 Aircraft Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $980.4 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the requ…
Pentagon’s F-35 Engine Strategy Leads to More Grounded Aircraft

Pentagon’s F-35 Engine Strategy Leads to More Grounded Aircraft

The F-35 is DOD’s most ambitious and costly weapon system. But DOD’s strategy for maintaining the aircraft’s highly advanced engine has shortcomings.

DOD’s strategy allows 6% of F-35s to be unavailable for missions at any given time due to engine issues. But the number of F-35s that this leaves a…

Pratt Replies to GAO, Claims F135 Availability Improved by 60%

Pratt Replies to GAO, Claims F135 Availability Improved by 60%

EAST HARTFORD, CONN. — Pratt & Whitney (P&W) continues to work closely with stakeholders across the F-35 enterprise in support of an effective and efficient F135 sustainment program that delivers the highest levels of propulsion readiness for our warfighters at an affordable cost to taxpayers.

Boeing Bags Orders for 56 Jets at Farnborough Show

Boeing Bags Orders for 56 Jets at Farnborough Show

FARNBOROUGH, UK — Boeing and 777 Partners today announced a new order and commitment for up to 66 737 MAX jets, including a firm order for 30 ultra-efficient, high-capacity 737-8-200s.

This is the U.S. investment firm’s fifth order for the industry’s most fuel-efficient jet in its class, rapid…

$108 Million Weapons Sale to Taiwan Moves Forward

$108 Million Weapons Sale to Taiwan Moves Forward

A $108-million U.S. arms sale to Taiwan has cleared its most recent hurdle but some critics say it is not enough to help the East Asian democracy defend itself from an attack by China.

The sale was approved by the U.S. Department of Defense Friday and includes spare parts for tanks and combat veh…


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