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The United States Air Force has stated it is not aware of any quality problems associated with Spirit AeroSystems' contributions to the B-21 bomber project. Despite recent scrutiny of Spirit due to an unrelated incident with an Alaska Airlines aircraft, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall expressed no knowledge of issues linked to Spirit’s work on [...]
Defense analysts are advocating for an increase in the number of B-21 bombers beyond the currently planned 100 units, emphasizing the aircraft's versatility and crucial role in future conflicts. The B-21 bomber is poised to undertake a wide range of missions, including pathfinding through enemy air defenses, airfield attacks, minelaying, direct conventional attack, and nuclear [...]
Northrop Grumman's B-21 Raider stealth bomber, a cornerstone of the U.S. Air Force's future defense strategy, is advancing towards its inaugural flight, with recent developments indicating significant progress in its testing phase. The B-21 Raider has commenced taxi tests at the Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, marking a crucial step in the aircraft's [...]
Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider will be unveiled Dec. 2 at the company’s site in Palmdale, Calif., marking the first time the world’s first sixth-generation aircraft will be seen by the public. When delivered to the Air Force, the B-21 will join the nation’s strategic triad as a visible and flexible deterrent; supporting national security objectives [...]
Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the first and most critical loads calibration test of the first B-21 Raider stealth bomber aircraft. The recent test is one of three major conditions the aircraft will undergo in this phase of ground testing as it progresses toward first flight, which was recently announced to be next year. Loads [...]
The maiden flight of the first Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider long-range strike bomber (LRSB) will not occur earlier than 2023. No reason was given for the delay, first revealed by a U.S. Air Force spokesperson to Air Force Magazine. The upcoming strategic bomber was previously expected to take to the skies in late 2021, before [...]
JetZero, a pioneering startup based in California, is reshaping the future of air travel with its innovative blended wing body (BWB) aircraft design. This ambitious venture has recently marked a significant milestone as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the Pathfinder Demonstrator, a 1:8 scale model of JetZero's BWB aircraft, for test flights above [...]
The aviation industry's continuous quest for aerodynamic efficiency and innovation is epitomized by the Flying Wing and Blended Wing Body (BWB) aircraft designs. These concepts challenge traditional aircraft architecture by eliminating the conventional fuselage, instead integrating the crew, payload, and equipment within the wing's structure. This results in a sleek, streamlined form that significantly enhances [...]
Northrop Grumman, a major aerospace and defense technology firm, disclosed on Thursday Oct. 26 an upward revision of its 2023 revenue forecast by $400 million, targeting roughly $39 billion. This follows robust Q3 results that outperformed market predictions. For Q3 2023, the company noted a 9% sales uplift, reaching $9.8 billion, a jump from 2022's [...]
The U.S Air Force wants to retire 310 aircraft, including 42 A-10 Warthogs, as part of its fiscal 2024 budget to free up money for its modernization programs. The proposed FY24 budget calls for buying 72 fighters — 48 Lockheed Martin-made F-35As and 24 Boeing F-15EX Eagle IIs — and spending more on the Northrop [...]
