Northrop Grumman has begun the transfer of its B-2 composites repair operation to the US Air Force overhaul facility at Hill AFB, Utah, from its Pico Rivera, California, plant, which is to close by the end of the year. The company will continue to be responsible for most depot maintenance support at Palmdale, California.
Source: Flight International
The January incident at Ellsworth AFB resulted in the destruction of the $450 million bomber and a rare quadruple ejection of the crew, who were attempting to execute an instrument landing during poor weather.
Athens signed a long-sought letter of offer and acceptance with airframer Lockheed Martin covering 20 F-35 stealth fighters, with options for a further 20 jets.
The joint North American Aerospace Defense Command dispatched fighter aircraft from both the USA and Canada on 24 July to intercept a combined flight of bombers from Russia and China operating in international airspace around Alaska.
