All United States articles – Page 93
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OpinionOPINION: Does US Air Force need a Loyal Wingman?
Think of contemporary military might, and in all likelihood a list would rank the USA as flying way clear of any rival power – but Washington's dominance is increasingly being challenged by China and Russia.
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US Army to order 11 more UH-72A Lakotas for pilot training
The US Army intends to purchase 11 more Airbus UH-72A Lakota helicopters for pilot training at its Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker, Alabama.
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NTSB investigates uncontained Delta 757 engine failure
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating reports that a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757-200 suffered an uncontained engine failure as it departed Atlanta on 5 September.
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Lockheed Martin wins $500m from US Navy for avionics testing system
Lockheed Martin was awarded a seven-year contract worth up to more than $500 million to build for the US Navy more than 200 electronic Consolidated Automated Support Systems (eCASS), equipment used to locate and troubleshoot problems with aircraft avionics.
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Boeing marks first big defense win in more than a decade with MQ-25A
After losing several big defence contracts over the past decade – resulting in consistently falling revenues – Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has finally notched a big win.
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PICTURES: Boeing reveals first assembled 777X ahead of static tests
Boeing has released its first images of a largely-assembled 777X and disclosed details about structural testing its static-test 777X will soon undergo.
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Alaska to leave Mexico City with end of Los Angeles flight
Alaska Airlines will cease service to Mexico City on 7 November when it ends twice-daily flights from Los Angeles, marking a complete retreat from what has been an increasingly-competitive market.
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MDA awards nearly $70m more for anti-ballistic missile laser development
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) awarded nearly $70 million in contracts to Lockheed Martin, Boeing and General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems to further develop airborne anti-ballistic missile lasers.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: CFM's new aftermarket policies spur MRO shift
CFM International's newly published aftermarket policies could spur reshuffling of the MRO industry, leading maintenance shops to adjust business models as airlines consider lower-cost maintenance options, insiders say.
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US Air Force not large enough to handle future global threats
The US Air Force’s aircraft capacity falls short of being able to meet a variety of long-term future scenarios, including a new cold war with Russia or China, according to an analysis by Rand Corp.
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US Navy awards Boeing $805 million MQ-25A Stingray contract
The US Navy has awarded Boeing Defense an $805.3 million contract to develop four MQ-25A Stingray carrier-based unmanned refueling aircraft.
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VIDEO: Boeing details 737 Max 10 landing gear design
Boeing has released details about the design of the landing gear on the 737 Max 10, the longest version of the Max aircraft family.
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US Navy starts operational test of the F-35C aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
The US Navy started operational tests of the F-35C aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln on the Atlantic Ocean on 28 August.
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Boeing predicts need for 600,000 pilots as shortage looms
Boeing has again warned of a looming pilot shortage with projections that airlines worldwide will need some 635,000 new pilots in the next 20 years.
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USAF posts adversary air request for proposals
The US Air Force posted online an official request for proposals for its Combat Air Force Contracted Air Support programme on 24 August.
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Bell receives $510m contract for AH-1Z Viper order for Marine Corps
Bell Helicopter was awarded a $510 million contract to manufacture 29 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters for the US Marine Corps.
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New decoy missile, MALD-X, completes successful flight demonstrations
A series of free flight demonstrations of the Miniature Air-Launched Decoy X (MALD-X) at Naval Air Warfare Center Point Mugu, California on 20 August and 22 August were completed successfully, according to the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering's Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO).
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Fatigue cracking caused 2016 FedEx MD-10F gear failure: NTSB
Corrosion-induced fatigue cracking caused the left main landing gear of a FedEx Boeing MD-10-10 Freighter to collapse at Fort Lauderdale in 2016, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Embraer eyes Alaska, Spirit and United as E2 targets
Embraer has highlighted Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines as US carriers that would most benefit from operating the Brazilian company's new-generation E-Jets E2.
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NATO receives first US shipment for common precision weapon stockpile
NATO has started to build a stockpile of common air-to-ground precision guided munitions with the receipt of its first weapons shipment from the USA on 22 August.