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VMFAT-502 activated

The U.S. Marine Corps has activated its second F-35B fleet replacement squadron, VMFAT-502, at MCAS Beaufort on Jun. 26. The unit can trace its lineage to VMA-513, a AV-8B squadron that deactivated in 2013.

Australia to buy LRASM

The Australian government will proceed with the purchase of the AGM-158C, Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASMs). Photo: NAVAIR The U.S. government had cleared the same in February and the deal is worth up to $990 million. However, Australia is reported to be spending $880 million for the purchase. The weapon will be integrated on Australia’s […]
Airbus to Announce Thousands of Job Cuts Later Today: Reports

Airbus to Announce Thousands of Job Cuts Later Today: Reports

TOULOUSE, France — Airbus is set to announce on Tuesday a restructuring involving thousands of job cuts as it deals with the fallout from impact of the coronavirus crisis, union officials said.

Airbus, which has said it will announce fresh action by the end of July after introducing temporary f…

South Korea Orders 20 Additional TA-50 Jet Trainers

South Korea Orders 20 Additional TA-50 Jet Trainers

SEOUL — Korea Aerospace Industries Co. (KAI), South Korea’s sole aircraft manufacturer, said Tuesday it has received a 688 billion-won (US$575 million) order to supply trainer jets for South Korea’s Air Force by 2024.

KAI signed the deal with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration to ma…

Boeing Resumes Flight Tests for Grounded 737 MAX Airliner

Boeing Resumes Flight Tests for Grounded 737 MAX Airliner

SEATTLE/WASHINGTON — Boeing Co began a series of long-delayed flight tests of its redesigned 737 MAX with regulators at the controls on Monday, hoping to win approval and rebuild its reputation after fatal crashes that toppled its leaders and grounded the jet worldwide.

Pilots from the U.S. FAA…


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