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Escape system problem causes T-7 deliveries to slip to end of 2025
It's the latest slide in the T-7's schedule, and means the first deliveries will happen at least two years later than anticipated.
Air Force grounds F-35As as ejection seat issue threatens fighter jets worldwide
Air Combat Command aims to finish checking its F-35As for faulty ejection seats by mid-October.
Navy and Marine Corps replacing faulty aircraft ejection seat components
No injuries or deaths have been reported due to the issue, according to the Navy.
By Diana Stancy
Jet ejection seat, breathing system oversight strengthened in defense bill
The provisions of the defense policy bill aim to prevent further deaths and injuries among military pilots.
Draken F1 fleet returns to flight after fatal crash at Nellis
“We are checking, double-checking and triple-checking everything,” a Draken spokesperson said July 29.
3 members of Russian bomber air crew killed by ejection system glitch
The crew of a Tu-22M3 long-range bomber was preparing for a training mission when its ejection system malfunctioned and accidentally shot the crew out.
Arctic survival: Eielson F-35s get new kits for ejected pilots
The new kits will ultimately go in all Eielson F-35s, and possibly allied nations who also fly the F-35 in cold climates.
F-16 pilot ejects at Kunsan with minor injuries; flights suspended
A board of officers has convened to investigate the incident.
B-1 Lancer readiness is in the toilet, here’s why
A House Armed Services subcommittee says the number of fully mission-capable B-1 bombers is now in single digits.
First B-1Bs resume flying after nearly month-long grounding
It was the second time in a year that the Lancer has been grounded over an ejection seat issue.
More help for soldiers in need: Medical equipment, dental costs, child safety, spouse immigration fees
Army Emergency Relief officials expanded assistance after listening to troops, families and leaders.
By Karen Jowers