Latest "Naval aviation" stories

This officer is the first woman to lead Naval Test Wing Atlantic

Capt. Elizabeth Somerville, an EA-6B Prowler and EA-18G Growler naval flight officer, is tasked with leading the Navy’s largest developmental air wing.

By Diana Stancy Correll

7 months ago

Naval aviators, Coast Guardsmen rescue pilot of downed civilian aircraft

The Navy instructor pilot saw the civilian pilot standing on the wing of the downed aircraft in the bay.

By Diana Stancy Correll

16 months ago

Navy aviation orders one-day stand down following several mishaps

Monday's order was aimed at giving units a chance to refocus on safety.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

2 years ago

This officer is the Navy’s first known Black female tactical jet pilot

Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle will earn her wings at a ceremony later this month.

By Diana Stancy Correll

3 years ago

This is what’s going on with the Navy’s F-35C program

The Argonauts of Strike Fighter Squadron 147 have some good news to share.

By Mark D. Faram

4 years ago

Report: Navy jet swaps endangered readiness, pilot retention

Joint strike fighter delays, unplanned-for service-life extensions and other headaches have cut the time pilots spend in the cockpit and reduced their desire to stay in uniform, according to an Inspector General report.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago