See the US Air Force's 'Franken-bird' F-35 made from wrecked stealth fighters take its first flight
Restoring the salvaged 'Franken-bird' F-35A Lightning fighter jet cost an estimated $6 million, a fraction of the $80 million ...
USA Today9d
Trump's Air Force One airplane color change: 5 things to know
While there is one primary Air Force One jet used for the President, there is also a backup aircraft, often referred to as ...
US military flying surveillance aircraft for reconnaissance missions along southern border with Mexico
The U.S. military is flying surveillance aircraft along the southern border with Mexico to collect intelligence and conduct ...
Why Boeing's New Air Force One Planes Are More Than $2 Billion Over Budget
Air Force One is a one of the most popular planes in the world. However, when the budget for two new ones goes over $2 ...
The Aviationist on MSN19h
B-52 Stratofortresses Begin Bomber Task Force 25-2 Deployment at RAF Fairford
Two U.S. Air Force B-52 strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base touched down in the UK on Feb. 11, 2025 to kick off the ...
AeroTime9d
US Air Force uses damaged aircraft to restore F-35 to combat-ready status
Franken-bird”: The US Air Force has used sections from two damaged aircraft to restore an F-35 to combat-ready status.
IAF seeks global bids for 114 multi-role fighters to boost air power
Lockheed Martin is trying to sell its F-21, an India-specific variant of its widely used F-16 fighter, to New Delhi for the ...
AZ Central11d
Trump's Air Force One airplane color change: 5 things to know
there is also a backup aircraft, often referred to as "Air Force Two" when the Vice President is aboard. Both jets are modified Boeing 747s and are kept ready to ensure continuity in case of ...