Reuters: Sikorsky Aircraft sold to Lockheed Martin

United Technologies Corp and Lockheed Martin are expected to jointly announce the sale of Sikorsky Aircraft to Lockheed today.

By Cpl. Chris Stone (https://www.dvidshub.net/image/775174) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

The fighter jet manufacturer is expected to pay over $8 billion for the helicopter company. Sources say Sikorsky may likely be left as a standalone company after the acquisition.

Source: Reuters: Sikorsky Aircraft sold to Lockheed Martin

Two Hornets got struck by lightning and managed to recover

One year ago, two F/A-18s from VFA-204 were flying over the Gulf of Mexico at 23,000ft when both were simultaneously struck by lightning that left the leader disorientated.

Photo: Cmdr. Abaxes Williams

Source: Two Hornets got struck by lightning and managed to recover

Myanmar commissions new aircraft, including G-120TPs

The Myanmar Air Force is now an operator of the Grob G-120TP basic trainer with a number of those aircraft being inducted at Flying Training Base in Meikhtilla on Jun. 24.

Photo: Myanmar Armed Forces

During the ceremony, one Mi-35P, at least three AS365s and three Bell 206s were inducted as well.

Source: Myanmar commissions new aircraft, including G-120TPs

NTSB releases preliminary report on F-16, Cessna collision

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report of its findings in the fatal collision of a Cessna piston-engine light aircraft and a F-16 from Shaw Air Force Base.

By United States Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

It was believe that after the collision, the F-16 was able to fly for another two minutes before the pilot ejected.

Source: NTSB releases preliminary report on F-16, Cessna collision

Boeing takes second charge on KC-46 due to issues with fuel system

Boeing will have to take a $536 million after-tax charge to its second-quarter results after testing on the ground revealed problems with the integrated fuel system on the KC-46 which requires fixing.

Photo: Boeing

Source: Boeing takes second charge on KC-46 due to issues with fuel system

Ellsworth sends first B-1 for IBS upgrade

A B-1 bomber from the 34th Bomb Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base left on Jun. 30 to get the Integrated Battle Station systems upgrade at Tinker Air Force Base.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Sadie Colbert

It is the first B-1 from Ellsworth Air Force Base to get the upgrade, which will take more than eight months to complete.

Source: Ellsworth sends first B-1 for IBS upgrade

B-52’s first landing at Oshkosh


Source: B-52’s first landing at Oshkosh

GoPro video of F-15SG doing a high-G turn followed by a afterburner climb

A RSAF F-15SG carries out a high-G turn to the right over the city and then zooming up in a full afterburner climb.

Majulah Singapura – F-15SG High-G Combat Turn
WOAH! Did you just hear the ROAR of our F-15SGs?! As promised, here’s the EXCLUSIVE VIDEO of our F-15SG performing the High-G Combat Turn over the Marina Bay area for #NDP2015!For those who have been catching it over the weeks, can you spot where you were? Tell us if you do! :DNDPeeps Singapore50 #SG50 #SAF50
Posted by The Republic of Singapore Air Force on Saturday, July 18, 2015

Source: GoPro video of F-15SG doing a high-G turn followed by a afterburner climb

34th Fighter Squadron activates, commences Hill’s combat F-35 era

The 388th Fighter Wing activates 34th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah on Jul. 12. The 34th will be the first combat squadron to fly the F-35A.
(U.S. Air Force photo/Alex R. Lloyd)
U.S. Air Force photo by Alex R. Lloyd

Source: 34th Fighter Squadron activates, commences Hill’s combat F-35 era