US Navy’s next-generation fighter decision to be unveiled soon, sources say
The program, currently unnamed but designated F/A-XX, has been buffeted by delays and funding disputes for years.
By Mike Stone, Reuters
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Navy offering up to $150,000 retention bonuses for select aviation billets
The Navy is rolling out retention bonuses between $37,000 and $150,000 for select active-duty aviation billets and mission-critical roles.
Select Navy reserve aviators eligible for up to $40,000 in annual bonuses
The service is offering annual financial incentives in an effort to retain its aviation leaders.
By Riley Ceder
F/A-18 Hornet crashes in Washington state, wildfire subsequently reported
The pilot ejected and was taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
By Riley Ceder
The F4F Wildcat: The little fighter that could
Many Allied aircraft achieved greatness during WWII, but the Wildcat, usually outnumbered and almost always outclassed, proved to be a stubby hero.
House Armed Services Committee backs sweeping aviation safety reforms
The legislation addresses reforms put forth by federal investigators after a deadly 2025 collision between a regional jet and a U.S. Army helicopter.
By Eve Sampson