US EditionNew Mexico One and the Southwest specialty fleet
- The Air Force is planning a fleet of more than 1,000 autonomously operated drones for future air warfare.
- The drone fleet is expected to cost about a quarter to a third of what an F-35 fighter costs now, aiming for $20 million each.
- The converted F-16 test flight will provide insight into the technology behind the future drone fleet.
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New Mexico One and the Southwest specialty fleet
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Of the 800 aircraft that make up Southwest Airlines' fleet, only 13 are currently part of their specialty fleet. A handful of planes with eye-catching paint jobs are always a treat to see when they pull into the Albuquerque International Sunport, including one created to honor the many years of service to Albuquerque called New Mexico One. Corporate Historian for Southwest Richard West said the first plane painted to c…
Fighter pilots can black out in seconds during high-G flying. Here's how flight experts say they train to stay conscious.
Maj. Kristin "BEO" Wolfe demonstrates the capabilities of the F-35A Lighting II, a single seat, single engine, all-weather stealth multirole fighter aircraft, during a practice flight with the F-35 Demonstration Team at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Dec. 13, 2023.Jack Rodgers/US Air ForceAir Force pilots are extensively trained to prevent loss of consciousness during high-acceleration flights.The Anti-G Straining Maneuver helps pilots maintain cons…
New Navy unmanned aircraft may be a game changer: Weapon of the week
Look to the skies to see what the U.S. Navy hopes will help carrier air wings and carrier strike groups maximize their air power. The Boeing MQ-25 Stingray is an unmanned aircraft that can act as a flying gas station for the Navy's F-18s and F-35s. The aircraft can also gather intelligence and has surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. The MQ-25 is the result of years of engineering and testing. Boeing released a video announcing the proj…
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