Cool Job and a Cool Name. I wonder if the Ladies believe him when he says he's a pilot as well?

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 9, 2016) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 flies over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike and its Carrier Strike Group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)

An HH-1N ?Huey? flies overhead to deliver a ceremonial sword during the annual cake cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 10, 2016. The delivery of the sword by a U.S. Navy Corpsman to a U.S. Marine signifies the bond between the Navy and Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Cachola/Released)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, breaks away after receiving fuel over the Mediterranean Sea from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during Exercise Tonnerre Lighting Nov. 9, 2016. Training exercises such as Tonnerre Lightning enable the U.S., U.K., and France to enhance their mutual abilities to work together toward regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, flies off the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, over the Mediterranean Sea during Exercise Tonnerre Lighting Nov. 9, 2016. Exercise Tonnerre Lightning is a NATO exercise designed to improve interoperability between partner nation air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii --

Cope West 2017, a bilateral aircraft exercise between U.S. and Indonesia military forces at Manado Air Base, Indonesia, concluded operations November 11, ending a week of full-spectrum fighter training.

Cope West, a Pacific Air Forces sponsored exercise, normally focuses on the exchange of techniques related to airlift, air-land and air drop delivery operations, however, this exercise focused on fighter operations, and was the first fighter combat training exercise in Indonesia in the past 19 years.

?The exercise was a resounding success at all levels,? said Col. Christopher Faurot, PACAF?s Director of Air National Guard Forces who served as the command?s exercise liaison at Manado. ?The two countries wrapped up with an 81% mission success rate with the only losses due to weather cancellation. The interaction between the U.S. Marines and the Indonesian Air Force was noteworthy and resulted in all participants walking away better for the experience with a greater appreciation of each other's capabilities."

With PACAF as the planning component for CW17, U.S. Marines from the Marine Aircraft Group 12, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, executed the CW17 daily mission operations including subject matter expert exchanges and air-to-air fighter employment.

Lt. Col. Edward Khim, PACAF Chief of Exercises & Aerial Events, lauded the Marines for their willingness and flexibility when it came time to commit forces to the exercise.

"The Marine Corps jumped into this exercise and now that we have reintroduced Combat Air Forces exercises with Indonesia, it is definitely going to better prepare us for future bilateral engagements," Khim said.

Brig. Gen Dirk Smith, the PACAF Director of Air and Cyberspace Operations, highlighted the importance of building exercise capabilities with Indonesia.

?As we engage with our Indonesian partners we want to build on what the Marines have accomplished to continue to advance the relationship, interoperability, capability and capacity with the Indonesian Air Force,? Smith said.

In his closing remarks, Maj. Gen. Michael Compton, Air National Guard assistant to Commander Pacific Air Forces, thanked Indonesian partners for their invitation and partnership.

?The combined training offered by Exercise Cope West 17 will help prepare the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesian Air Force to work together in promoting a peaceful Indo-Asia-Pacific region,? said Compton.

Conducted since 1989, Cope West exercises have aimed to improve interoperability between the two nation?s militaries. This is the fifth Cope West exercise since 2009 when the U.S. resumed international military education and training programs with Indonesia.

SOUTH SULU SEA (Nov. 12, 2016) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD during Tiger Strike 16. Tiger Strike is a U.S.-Malaysia bilateral exercise designed to enhance interoperability, tactical proficiencies, and military-to-military partnership between participating forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Devin M. Langer/Released)

PHILIPPINE SEA 11.13.2016
Two F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the ?Diamondbacks? of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 fly above the flight deck of the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). F/A-18?s operate from 10 aircraft carriers and 37 squadrons worldwide. Ronald Reagan, the Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) flagship, is on patrol supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Jamaal Liddell/Released)

14 November 2016 Press Release
Etihad Airways Engineering and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work jointly on the development of a new A380 MRO Services offering. With this partnership Airbus and Etihad Airways Engineering will combine their respective skills to offer the market a value-adding MRO service solution for worldwide A380 operators, starting in 2017.

The partnership aims to establish A380 Maintenance, Engineering and Upgrades capabilities in Abu Dhabi to provide third-party support for airlines? A380 fleets by providing them with efficient turnkey solutions. A380 customers will thus be able to have their A380 fleets? heavy maintenance checks and upgrades installations performed concurrently ?under one roof? in Abu Dhabi. In addition, all necessary consumable and expendable parts (needed for the heavy checks and upgrades service bulletin embodiment) will be provided on-site by Airbus? dedicated inventory management subsidiary ? Satair Group.

The service will also be particularly useful to those A380 operators who already have ?in-house? MRO capability, but whose own facilities are fully booked with work and therefore need to offload some heavy checks and upgrades to a third-party facility which is backed by Airbus. To this end, Airbus is proud to count Etihad Airways Engineering as a valuable partner to offer these services, in the relentless pursuit of innovation, quality and competitiveness.

Airbus and Etihad Airways Engineering have a long-standing history of successful collaboration on delivering A380 MRO services. Etihad Airways Engineering also just recently delivered ahead of schedule Etihad Airways? first A380 heavy maintenance C-check along with an extensive cabin refresh. Leveraging Etihad Airways? highest cabin standards, Etihad Airways Engineering is uniquely positioned with strong expertise to deliver major cabin modifications.

Etihad Airways Engineering is the largest commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East. As part of the Etihad Aviation Group, the company offers line, light and heavy maintenance services around the clock, including design, advanced composite repair, cabin refurbishment and component services, from its state-of-the-art facility adjacent to Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Airbus, a division of Airbus Group, is the global leading commercial aircraft manufacturer with the most modern, comprehensive and efficient family of airliners, ranging in capacity from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus has sold around 16,750 aircraft to over 400 customers and, in addition, provides the highest standard of customer support and training through an expanding international network. Airbus employs some 55,000 people and in 2015 generated revenues of 45.9 billion Euros.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 13, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft prepares to take off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. The F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) variant is the world?s first supersonic STOVL stealth aircraft. America, with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 (VMFA-211) and Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 23 (VX-23) embarked, are underway conducting operational testing and the third phase of developmental testing for the F-35B Lightning II aircraft, respectively. The tests will evaluate the full spectrum of joint strike fighter measures of suitability and effectiveness in an at-sea environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kyle Goldberg/Released)

An F-35B Lightning II aircraft is secured to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. The F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) variant is the world's first supersonic STOVL stealth aircraft. America, with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 (VMFA-211) and Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 23 (VX-23) embarked, are underway conducting operational testing and the third phase of developmental testing for the F-35B Lightning II aircraft, respectively. The tests will evaluate the full spectrum of joint strike fighter measures of suitability and effectiveness in an at-sea environment. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kyle Goldberg (Released)

An Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis down the flight line during exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Nov. 10, 2016. The combined training offered by this exercise helps prepare the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesia Air Force to work together in promoting a peaceful Indo-Asia-Pacific region while practicing close air support and air-to-air training that will enhance their ability to respond to contingencies throughout the region. Both the U.S. F/A-18D Hornets and Indonesian F-16 Fighting Falcons bring unique capabilities affording the associated nations the opportunity to learn and understand each other?s skills, preparing them for real world contingencies and further strengthening their relationship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 14, 2016) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Swamp Foxes of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74 prepares to land on the flight deck the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike and its Carrier Strike Group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 14, 2016) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Fighting Swordsmen of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 taxis across the flight deck the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike and its Carrier Strike Group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan T. Beard)

A 165th Airlift Wing C-130H3 Hercules sits on the flight line during sunset November 14, 2016. The C-130 is a four turboprop engine aircraft that is capable using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings, making it the ideal tactical airlift aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Amber Williams)

CORONADO, Calif. (Nov. 14, 2016) The brightest moon in almost 69 years sets behind the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt is moored and homeported in San Diego undergoing a scheduled Planned Maintenance Availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Abe McNatt/Released)

Australia?s newest maritime surveillance aircraft, the P-8A Poseidon, has been welcomed into the Air Force.

The P-8A Poseidon is a cutting edge maritime surveillance and anti-submarine aircraft which will dominate the skies around the nation?s coastline. It will greatly enhance Australia?s ability to keep our borders secure and guard our maritime approaches.

The Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. Malcolm Turnbull MP, the Minister for Defence Industry the Hon. Christopher Pyne MP and the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection the Hon. Peter Dutton MP, together with the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Leo Davies, welcomed the new Poseidon aircraft at a ceremony in Canberra on 16 November 2016.

These new aircraft will strengthen our existing comprehensive maritime surveillance capability, helping secure Australia?s borders, play a vital role in the fight against people smugglers and providing state of the art anti-submarine defences.

The P-8A Poseidon is a modern, highly reliable aircraft based on the commercially-proven Boeing B737, modified to incorporate the latest maritime surveillance and attack capabilities.

This aircraft has been designed by the US Navy to dominate in Anti-Submarine Warfare and will work closely with existing Australian Border Force assets to protect our border.

This is the first of 15 aircraft the Government committed to in the 2016 Defence White Paper, with 12 already contracted to be delivered by March 2020.

These aircraft will be based and sustained at Edinburgh, creating over 30 direct jobs.

The acquisition includes development and sustainment cooperation with the United States Navy and will keep the RAAF P-8A at the forefront of maritime patrol aircraft innovation for years to come.

The 15 P-8A Poseidon aircraft and up to seven MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft will together provide an advanced maritime surveillance capability to replace the ageing AP-3C Orion platform.

And some nice shots of F-35 Lightning II Testing on USS America.
Photo's courtesy of Lockheed Martin.

U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223, conduct an aerial refuel near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 15, 2016. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 participated in an aerial refueling exercise with VMA-223, Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3, and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 to maintain interservice operability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo's by Lance Cpl. Anthony J. Brosilow/Released)


U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365, conduct an aerial refuel near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Nov. 15, 2016. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 participated in an aerial refueling exercise with VMM-365, Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3, and Marine Attack Squadron 223 to maintain interservice operability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo's by Lance Cpl. Anthony J. Brosilow/Released)



McGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. -Members of the 151st Air Refueling Squadron, based at the 134th Air Refueling Wing facilitate training with a C-130, based at Moody Air Force Base, during a night mission lit by the new moon. Pilots in training take turns connecting the aircraft to the KC-135 Stratotanker?s boom to be better equipped for long range missions. (Air National Guard photo's by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Young)


A U.S. Air Force F-15 from the 67th Fighter Squadron Eagle takes off Nov. 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis/Released)

A U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the Battle Cats of Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM) squadron 73, attached to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) arrives at Kaikoura, New Zealand. The U.S. Navy is supporting recovery efforts in response to the earthquake in New Zealand on Nov. 14. (New Zealand Defence Force photo by Cpl Amanda McErlich)

ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 17, 2016) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Gunslingers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike). Ike and its carrier strike group are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anderson W. Branch)

KAIKOURA, New Zealand (Nov. 18, 2016) An MH-60R Sea Hawk attached to attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73, takes off from a staging area in Kaikoura. HSM-73 is attached to USS Sampson (DDG 102), which at the request of the government of New Zealand, remains off the coast of New Zealand?s South Island to offer assistance to those affected by the recent earthquake. (New Zealand Defence Force photo by CPL Amanda McErlich)

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 and other elements of Marine Aircraft Group 12 from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, arrived at Osan Air Force Base, Korea, Nov. 15, 2016, to conduct unit level training and participate in exercise Vigilant Ace 17-1.

Vigilant Ace is a biannual, bilateral training event that exercises U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Force interoperability through simulated wartime tasking.

Each Marine squadron has a unique position in the exercise to train for survivability in a contaminated area. MWSS-171 will provide ground support consisting of refueling the jets, and aircraft rescue and firefighting.

?Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 will be working with VMFA (AW)-225 to support their flight operations and also augment Osan Air Force Base personnel," said U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Samuel Ernst, combat engineer with MWSS-171. "They will test their skills and cross-train with their Air Force counterparts to support the flying squadron.?

Ernst also said the Marines will learn valuable skills from the Air Force because they have more focused and robust assets when it comes to creating an airfield from scratch, making them a more heavyweight fighter. Marines focus on the same skills, but in an expeditionary capacity with rapid setups and tear downs.

For the first time, MAG-12 deployed a squadron size chemical biological radiological and nuclear defense capability to an operation at one time. Marines, USAF and ROK personnel will train together under a simulated contaminated environment to improve effectiveness in their mission oriented protective posture gear and abilities to fight under uncomfortable situations.

?MAG-12 CBRN is trying to achieve two things: working on our interoperability between CBRN and the USAF emergency management, and also the overall training with VMFA(AW) -225 in a CBRN environment,? said U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Samuel Curry III, MAG-12 CBRN chief.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Brock Money, an F-18D pilot with VMFA(AW) -225, said Marines have proven in the past they can overcome any obstacles in their way.

"Vigilant Ace is going to be conducted during the coldest season Osan Air Force Base will have all year," said Money. "The Marines will continue to always keep pushing and finish any mission."

Money was not alone in thinking that his Marines are more than prepared to complete this exercise.

?Throughout our history, Marines have overcome every obstacle they?ve faced," said U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Scott Vigus, a weapons systems officer with VMFA(AW)-225. "For the Marines of VMFA(AW)-225, Vigilant Ace will prove to be the same. Through joint operations with ROKAF and United States Air Force aircraft, the Marines will continue to thrive in any clime and place.?

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 16, 2016 ? Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) has received a $536 million contract modification from the U.S. Air Force for sustainment of the F-22 Raptor. The funding is part of a Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) contract providing weapon systems sustainment of the F-22 fleet at all operational bases for the 2017 calendar year.

Lockheed Martin provides sustainment services to the F-22 fleet through a U.S. Air Force-awarded PBL contract and a comprehensive weapons management program called Follow-on Agile Sustainment for the Raptor (FASTeR).

As the original equipment manufacturer and support integrator for the F-22 Raptor, Lockheed Martin works closely with the U.S. Air Force to integrate a total life-cycle systems management process to ensure that the Raptor fleet is ready to perform its mission.

?This contract is a vital part of keeping the combat Raptor [F-22] fleet in fighting form,? said Ken Merchant, vice president of Lockheed Martin?s F-22 Program. ?Our collaborative partnership with the Air Force and our industry partners ensures that our warfighters get the critical capabilities they need to accomplish their missions.?

The U.S. has deployed F-22s to Asia and Europe to reinforce security commitments and bolster strategic partnerships with allies. F-22s are also currently deployed to the Middle East where they are supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.

The F-22 Raptor defines air dominance. The 5th Generation F-22?s unique combination of stealth, speed, agility, and situational awareness, combined with lethal long-range air-to-air and air-to-ground weaponry, makes it the best air dominance fighter in the world.

18 November 2016 Press Release

Japan?s Peach Aviation has signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 10 A320neo and three A320ceo. The order was announced at a signing ceremony in Tokyo today, attended by Shinichi Inoue, Managing Director and CEO, Peach Aviation and Fabrice Br?gier, Airbus President and CEO.

The newly-ordered aircraft will join an existing A320 Family fleet at Peach currently comprising 18 A320ceo and another two on order. With the addition of the A320neo, the airline will become the first low cost carrier (LCC) in Japan to operate the latest member of the popular A320 Family.

?Our A320 fleet is growing as our route network expands, not only in the domestic market but also to various Asian cities,? said Shinichi Inoue. ?By introducing the A320neo to our fleet we will enhance even further our profitability while continuing to offer our passengers greater comfort with 18-inch wide seats.? We believe that the A320neo will strengthen our position in the competitive Japanese aviation market.?

?We are pleased that Peach Aviation has placed this additional order for the A320 Family,? said Fabrice Br?gier. ?This further strengthens the position of the A320 Family as the preferred choice of airlines in the low cost sector in Japan. We are honoured by the confidence Peach Aviation has once again placed in our products and are sure that the A320 Family will contribute to the airline?s ongoing success as it expands in the domestic and regional markets.

The A320 Family is the world?s best-selling single aisle product line. To date, the Family has won about 12,800 orders and more than 7,250 aircraft have been delivered to some 400 customers and operators worldwide.

The A320neo Family incorporates the latest engines and aerodynamic enhancements, delivering more than 15 percent in fuel savings per seat. These features have seen the A320neo Family capture a market share of over 60 per cent in its category, with about 4,800 orders received since its launch in 2010 from 88 customers, including Peach Aviation.

Featuring the widest cabin in the single aisle market, all members of the A320 Family offer unmatched comfort in all classes with 18? wide seats in Economy as standard. With one aircraft in four sizes (A318, A319, A320, and A321), the A320 Family seats from 100 to 240 passengers, seamlessly covering the entire single-aisle segment from low to high-density domestic to longer range routes.

November 17, 2016 Montr?al Business Aircraft, Press Release
Bombardier Business Aircraft is pleased to announce its Singapore Service Centre has been recognized bythe Asia Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) with the prestigious Icons of Aviation, Best Maintenance Repair Organization Award.

The Icons of Aviation Awards celebrate achievement across 11 key categories of business aviation and are the industry?s only award ceremony in Asia. The public identified the top five nominees in each category in the first round of voting, and AsBAA member companies selected winners in the final round. Launched in 2015, the event celebrates leadership within the industry and raises funds for Orbis, Flying Eye Hospital.

?We are thrilled that the Singapore Service Centre has been recognized by our customers, the members of AsBAA, for its continued outstanding performance,? said Jean-Christophe Gallagher, Vice President and General Manager, Customer Experience. ?The facility?s success strengthens Bombardier?s expanding presence in the Asia Pacific region, providing operators around the world with high-quality maintenance support, including full interior capabilities, as well as access to the entire Bombardier Business Aircraft Service Centre network.?

Since February 2014, Bombardier Business Aircraft?s Singapore Service Centre has delivered high-quality OEM expertise, providing maintenance support for over 1,000 Bombardier Business Aircraft customer visits. This includes delivering the largest maintenance events in the aircraft?s lifecycle such as the 96- and 192-month inspections on Challenger aircraft and 120-month inspections on Global aircraft, in a timely, value-added fashion for the customer. These heavy maintenance events require disassembly for a detailed inspection of the airframe, structure and landing gear. Customers in region benefit from the Singapore Service Centre?s comprehensive capabilities and flexibility, as well as on-site parts inventory and engineering support. They can also maximize their maintenance event to complete additional work during their downtime in Singapore, such as paint, interior refurbishment, avionics modifications or the installation of inflight connectivity, including the fastest worldwide* Ka-band high-speed internet for Global aircraft.

The Singapore Service Centre has received 14 certifications from key civil aviation authorities worldwide, five authorizations from engine and avionics OEMs, and also inaugurated its state-of-the-art interior shop. To accommodate increasing demand, the facility has tripled its engineer and technician workforce since opening.

Located at Seletar Aerospace Park, the Singapore Service Centre features 3,000 sq. meters (32,000 sq. feet) of hangar space, 3,500 sq. meters (38,000 sq. feet) of dedicated ramp, and 3,500 sq. meters (38,000 sq. feet) of workshop, warehouse and office space. With its dedicated staff of over 100 people, the facility is equipped to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, interior refurbishment and modifications, avionics installations and Aircraft on Ground (AOG) support for Bombardier Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft.

A South Carolina Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift cargo helicopter assigned to Detachment 1, Company B, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion and crew based in Greenville, South Carolina support the South Carolina Forestry Commission to contain a remote fire near the top of Pinnacle Mountain in Pickens County, South Carolina, Nov. 17, 2016. The aircraft is equipped with a Bambi Bucket, which can be filled with any available water to be transported and dumped on the fire. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Roberto Di Giovine)

A UH-60 Black Hawk with the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, lifts off in preparation for a sling load of New Jersey State Police equipment during exercise "I Am Ready" at Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park, N.J, Nov. 18, 2016. "I Am Ready" is an aviation centric, joint training exercise between the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard and New Jersey State Police to validate mutual aid agreements and response efforts for homeland security and domestic operations requiring New Jersey National Guard rotary wing support. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mark C. Olsen/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN-- A F-35B Lightning II hovers before landing aboard the USS America (LHA 6) during the Lighning Carrier Proof of Concept Demonstration, November 19, 2016. The demonstration is the first shipboard Marine Corps F-35B integration demonstration alongside other Marine Corps Air Combat Element assets, and marks a milestones as the most F-35Bs aboard a ship, ever. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Thor Larson/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN -- An F-35B Lightning II Prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during The Lightning Carrier Proof of Concept Demonstration, November 18, 2016. The F-35B will eventually replace three Marine Corps aircraft; the AV-8B Harrier, F/A-18 Hornet and the EA-6B Prowler. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dana Beesley/Released

PACIFIC OCEAN -- An F-35B Lightning II takes off from the flight deck of USS America (LHA 6) during the Lightning Carrier Proof of Concept Demonstration, November 19, 2016. The demonstration is the first shipboard Marine Corps F-35B integration demonstration alongside other Marine Corps Air Combat Element assets. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Thor Larson/Released)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 19, 2016) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Combat Sea Squadron (HSC) 4, prepares to land on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). Wayne E. Meyer is underway with Carrier Strike Group One conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kelsey L. Adams/ Released)

An Iraqi air force C-130J Super Hercules taxis along the runway at Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, Nov. 19, 2016. The airfield at Qayyarah West was recaptured from Da?esh by Iraqi forces in July 2016, and has been refurbished by Coalition engineers to allow the re-commencement of air operations. Qayyarah Airfield is now a vital logistical hub, opening an air corridor in support of the battle to liberate Mosul as well as operations throughout northern Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo's by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)


Le CEAM pr?sente - Photographe de l'Arm?e de l'Air

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. (AFNS) -- The 45th Space Wing supported NASA?s successful launch of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R spacecraft aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 here Nov. 19.

Once in geostationary orbit, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration?s GOES-R weather and environmental satellite will provide National Weather Service forecasters the meteorological equivalent of going from black and white to ultra, high-definition color TV, according to a NASA release.

The new satellite can deliver vivid images of severe weather as often as every 30 seconds, scanning the Earth five times faster, with four times greater image resolution and using triple the number of spectral channels compared with today?s other GOES spacecraft.

GOES-R?s advanced imagery and higher resolution will also enable improvements to NOAA?s hurricane tracking and intensity forecasts, as well as the forecasting of severe weather including tornadoes, thunderstorms and flooding.

?Congratulations to ULA, NASA, NOAA and the entire integrated team who ensured the success of this launch,? said Col. Walt Jackim, the 45th SW vice commander and mission launch decision authority. ?This successful launch, the first since Hurricane Matthew tore through the space coast, is a testament to our dedication, resiliency and perseverance. It?s my honor to be a part of this tremendous space team supporting the space industry. Assured access to space is a team sport and here on the Eastern Range, no matter what Mother Nature may throw our way, we continue to prove we are the ?world?s premier gateway to space.??

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) was awarded a $1.2 billion contract to upgrade 134 F-16 aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF).

The upgrades are based on the advanced F-16V configuration. Among the enhancements are an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, a modern commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)-based avionics subsystem, a large-format, high-resolution center pedestal display and a high-volume and high-speed data bus.

"We truly appreciate the trust and confidence the Republic of Korea has placed in us with this contract," said Susan Ouzts, vice president of Lockheed Martin's F-16 program. "These upgrades are a critical piece of South Korea's national defense and highlight Lockheed Martin's commitment to the full lifecycle of the F-16, from production to through-life sustainment."

The contract for the ROKAF upgrade is a foreign military sales contract issued by the U.S. Air Force. As Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and design authority of the F-16, Lockheed Martin is uniquely qualified to design, engineer, develop, integrate and sustain a complete F-16 weapons system solution tailored to customer requirements.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is the world's most successful, combat-proven multi-role fighter with more than 4,570 F-16s delivered. The F-16 currently serves as the workhorse of the fighter fleet for 25 nations around the world.

News Article / November 21, 2016
Her Majesty?s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Vancouver, with its embarked Royal Canadian Air Force CH-124 Sea King helicopter and air detachment, completed emergency relief operations in New Zealand on November 19, 2016.

In support of the New Zealand Defence Force, the Canadian crew evacuated people from the affected area of Kaikoura, assisted in the delivery of emergency supplies, and repaired damaged infrastructure following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the South Island on November 14.

?The men and women aboard HMCS Vancouver provided valuable assistance to our friends in New Zealand and bolstered relief efforts for the people affected by the earthquake,? said Lieutenant-General Steve Bowes, the commander of Canadian Joint Operations Command.

?I commend HMCS Vancouver?s sailors and embarked air detachment for responding quickly to assist the people of New Zealand.?

HMCS Vancouver was in the vicinity of Auckland, New Zealand, at the time of the earthquake, preparing for a goodwill visit to celebrate the 75th anniversary of New Zealand?s Naval Forces with other allied naval forces. At the request of the Government of New Zealand, the ship diverted to the region affected by the earthquake to contribute to relief operations.

HMCS Vancouver worked alongside Her Majesty?s New Zealand Ship (HMNZS) Te Kaha, HMNZS Endeavour, United States Ship Sampson, and Her Majesty?s Australian Ship Darwin as the naval task group provided valuable assistance to local authorities.

As part of the multinational naval task group, the 231 Canadian Armed Forces personnel aboard the ship contributed to the evacuation of approximately 900 people and delivery of more than 216 tonnes of food and emergency supplies such as generators, portable pumps, and portable chemical toilets.

HMCS Vancouver then returned to Auckland along with the multinational naval task group. The ship?s involvement in earthquake relief efforts in New Zealand fell under Operation Renaissance, which is the rapid deployment of the Canadian Armed Forces to the scene of a disaster overseas, as directed by the Government of Canada.