Category: Defence

UPDATED: The fleet-wide grounding by the US Department of Defense of the F-35 Lightening II has been lifted, following the completion of engineering analysis on the cracked blade. The cautionary flight suspension was implemented on February 21 following the discovery of a 15.24mm crack on a third stage turbine blade during routine inspections of a

The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency has advised Congress of the possible sale to Australia of up to 12 Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and 12 EA-18G Growlers under the Foreign Military Sales program. The contract includes airframes and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support, at an estimated cost of US$3.7 billion. The notification was

Levett Engineering has delivered its first engine components that will be installed into the F-35 Lightning’s Pratt & Whitney F135 engine. Levett Engineering, a precision component manufacturer located in Adelaide was awarded a contract in 2008 to manufacture second and third-stage turbine vane tubes and covers for the F135 engine. This content is available exclusively

New program executive officer for the US Department of Defense’s F-35 program, Lieutenant General Chris Bogdan has told Avalon Airshow media that the aircraft’s development program should be judged on where it is heading rather than where it has been. “The first point I’d like to make overall is: don’t expect me to be a