Latest "flight suit" stories

Here is the Navy’s new maternity flight suit prototype

The maternity flight suit prototype is designed to accommodate pregnant aircrew as they progress in their pregnancy by adding expandable panels to standard flight suits.

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 years ago

Body armor designed for women comes to Wyoming’s F.E. Warren Air Force Base

Equipment originally designed for men, including body armor, is being reviewed to figure out how to make it better fit women.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

OCP uniform dates delayed due to coronavirus

The Air Force is hoping to relieve stress on airmen during the coronavirus crisis.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Ill-fitting gear could put female pilots’ lives at risk — but a redesign is on the way

Forcing women to wear poorly fitting flight equipment designed for men not only produces discomfort, it could even lead to hypoxia and unconsciousness, or serious injuries while ejecting.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

From boots to flight suits, the Air Force is working to improve gear for female pilots

Air Force leaders want female pilots to have equipment that fits and reduces risk of injury.

By Charlsy Panzino

6 years ago

Want Tom Cruise's 'Top Gun' flight suit? You'll have to bid big

The piece of movie history is one of 600 items up for bid next month in a London-based auction.

By Kevin Lilley

6 years ago

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