Cause of V-22 ‘hard clutch’ issue still unknown, even as fleet repairs moving ahead of schedule
An unknown number of Ospreys remain grounded after officials ordered a retrofit in February to address a safety issue.
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2 companies have worked on Air Force’s NGAD next-gen jet, but more competitors are possible
“We have not received any proposals yet but we expect multiple proposals in the future,” an Air Force spokesperson told Breaking Defense.
Boeing backs T-7 amid stinging GAO report that cites ‘tenuous’ strain with Air Force
A Boeing official tells Breaking Defense that the company is making strides on issues around the training jet’s ejection seat.
NGAD Deadline: Air Force’s next-generation fighter will be selected in 2024
Little is known about the secretive sixth-generation Next Generation Air Dominance fighter, other than it will be extremely expensive.
Sikorsky spins up to defend HH-60W combat rescue helicopter from planned cuts
With possible alternatives still undefined and likely several years away, Sikorsky and supporters are leaning on Congress to rescue the HH-60W from planned cuts. But will the argument win the day?
US clears $8.5 billion Chinook sale to Germany, skis included
The Boeing helicopters would come with a laundry list of additional systems, from electronic counter-measures and missile warning systems to skis and life rafts.
Ryanair plans rapid expansion after new Boeing orders
Multibillion-dollar deal for up to 300 737-Max-10s could double capacity at budget airline and create 10,000 jobsRyanair has announced an order for a further 300 aircraft from Boeing, a deal worth $40bn (£31.7bn) at list prices, that could allow the bu…
Army poised to decide CH-47F Chinook Block II buy this year
It’s been roughly four years since the service put the brakes on buying the CH-47F Chinook Block II configuration, but a decision is expected this calendar year.
Over two years late: Air Force now expects first T-7As in 2025, IOC in 2027
Boeing, which bid aggressively to win the Red Hawk contract in 2018, has paid the price of its fixed-cost structure, which a company spokesperson said has amounted to approximately $1.1 billion in charges.
Small satellite acquisition: Contracting for success
[Sponsored] Millennium Space Systems’ Vice President of Contracts Joshua Madrigal shares how contracting plays a critical role in acquisition.