#United States Air Force
Could The USAF Fighter Fleet Be Recapitalized With Super Hornets?
An interesting proposal to recapitalize the United States Air Force by using a current US Navy fighter jet.
Why Are Some Of Embraer's A-29 Super Tucanos Built In The US?
Some Super Tucanos are built in the US for the US Air Force and international Foreign Military Sales brokered by the Pen...
Why The US Air Force Will Reduce Aircraft Maintenance AFSCs From Over 50 To 7
The USAF aircraft maintenance program continues to evolve as America strengthens it warfighting posture worldwide.
How The US Air Force Stitched Up 2 Mishap Damaged F-35s To Make A New Lightning II
A combined cockpit and fuselage from different F-35s have been fused into a 'Franken-Lightning'.
Why Does The US Army Operate Black Hawk Flights In DC?
The army has several installations in the DC area.
The General Atomics XQ-67A Drone For The US Air Force: What To Know
The XQ-67A is set to redefine what unmanned combat drones are capable of and deliver a new kind of weapon system to the ...
Only 7 Months: The US Consolidated B-32 Dominator's Very Brief Service Life
The B-32 only flew some recon missions and engaged in some skirmishes in the closing days of WWII before being retired a...
What Does HAAR Mean In The US Air Force?
The HAAR system was developed to extend the operational range of helicopters, enabling them to conduct operations in rem...
The US Military's Seaplane Programs
New amphibious aircraft prototypes are shaping up to change the future of maritime defense strategies, ushering in a fre...
The Flying Potato & 10 More Of The Oddest Food-Related Military Aircraft Nicknames
Crew often give their aircraft a range of nicknames, including nicknames related to food.
USAF F-22 Raptors Get $270 Million Infrared Sensor Upgrade
The F-22 Raptor finally gets infrared search & track, after a consulted journey only Simple Flying could assemble.
How MAFFS Turns Military Transports Into Aerial Firefighters
Simple Flying recently interviewed David Sarnoff, the Executive Director for the MAFFS program about MAFFS.
F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes At Eielson Air Force Base In Alaska
An F-35 crashed while landing in Alaska, with the pilot managing to safely eject from the malfunctioning aircraft.
What Will It Take To Fix The US Air Force Pilot Crisis?
Heather "Lucky" Penney of the Mitchell Institute lays out solutions to fixing the US Air Force's fighter pilot crisis.
KC-10 Extenders Still Fly For The US Military Even After The Air Force Retired Them
As an epilogue, Omega Air continues to refuel US aircraft with ex-Japan Airlines and Dutch KC-10 even after the Air Forc...
Hiller X-18: How This Oddball Frankenplane Helped Advance VTOL
Discover how the Hiller X-18, or the "Frankenplane" was built from spare parts, spurring on VTOL technology and blazing ...
How US Air National Guard Deployments Increased After 9/11
The US ANG saw an increase in deployments after 9/11 as the Air Force hunted down threats before they could reach the Un...
Why The B-2 Spirit Remains Critical To US Defense
Northrop Gumman’s B-2 Spirit has unmatched stealth, power, and global reach that make it an irreplaceable asset in US de...
Where In The World Is The DC-10 Still Flying?
Only eight DC-10s remain operational around the world - mostly in the United States as firebombers and tankers.
How Do Variable Cycle Engines Work On Fighter Jets?
Variable cycle engines revolutionize fighter jet propulsion with unmatched range and performance to meet any mission hea...