FOCSE Fiber Optic Kit Will Aid Fleet Repairs
New fiber-optic support equipment will decrease the number of aircraft avionics systems turned in for repair and recertification.
Election Could Polarize House Armed Services Committee
Election turnover could threaten the bipartisan atmosphere of Congress’ House military oversight committee.
Capt. Porter Takes Command at PMA-272
Capt. Scott Porter will now lead the Advanced Tactical Aircraft Protection Systems Program Office.
Local Meeting to Discuss Impact of NAVAIR Cuts
Followup to July 16 sequestration meeting scheduled for Wednesday at Southern Maryland Higher Education Center.
Defense Cuts Could Cost Navy New Aircraft
Under sequestration, the Poseidon, Super Hornet and Joint Strike Fighter programs would all lose some new aircraft.
A New Age of Aircraft Carriers?
China’s entry into the aircraft carrier club could change the balance of power in the Pacific.
Maryland Companies on Edge with Sequestration
Government and industry scramble to plan for automatic budget cuts.
Gate 3 Closure Snarls Lexington Park Traffic
Commissioners complain to base commander, who points to budget reductions by Washington.
Tackling the Big Questions of NAVAIR’s Future
NAVAIR planning Dale Moore leads the Patuxent Partnership on a strategic planning exercise.
White House Again Says No to Layoff Notices
Another directive tells contractors not to issue layoff warnings ahead of sequestration.
