Aircraft Maintenance

America Just Can’t Get Rid of Its Ancient E-3 AWACS Planes

The E-3 Sentry is far past its sell-by date—but with the need for AWACS persisting and no alternative in sight, the Air Force will need to go to increasing lengths...

The Entire B-1 Lancer Fleet From Ellsworth AFB Just Mobilized

U.S. Strategic Command noted that redeploying the entire fleet of Lancer aircraft from one base to another is no small feat. 

A B-1B Lancer Got the “Birdbath” Treatment in Guam

The sprayed fresh water from the installation on Guam is necessary to remove corrosive substances, including salt accumulated from the nearby seawater.