Marine squadron conducts its final Harrier flight in switch to F-35The North Carolina-based attack squadron flew its final Harrier flight May 29.By Todd South5 weeks ago
Maintenance costs will spike as militaries add advanced planes: ReportAdvanced jets like the F-35 have stealth coatings, unique materials and cutting-edge technologies that take more work to maintain, driving up costs.By Stephen Losey7 weeks ago
Pentagon accepts Qatari jet for Air Force OneThe Air Force said it is also preparing to award a contract to convert the Boeing 747-8 into a presidential transport plane. By Stephen Losey and Noah Robertson7 weeks ago
Pentagon silent, aviation experts baffled by Trump’s fighter comments“President Trump appears to have been speculating out loud about future airplanes that, as far as I know, don’t exist," said former SECAF Frank Kendall.By Stephen Losey8 weeks ago
Homeland Security eyes new $50M jet for Noem, Coast Guard officialsThe request for a new jet comes as President Donald Trump considers accepting a luxury Boeing jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar.8 weeks ago
Air Force One greeted by fighter escorts during Trump’s Mideast visitLike Saudi Arabia did a day earlier, Qatar gave Trump's Air Force One a ceremonial escort from its F-15 fighter jets — an exceptionally rare sight.8 weeks ago
