The US Air Force continued support of Pakistan earthquake relief efforts by airlifting more supplies to the northern region of the country. From Nov. 18-25, USAF provided two C-130 and two C-17 airlifters plus 13 contracted B-747s, delivering more than 1.4 million pounds of medical supplies, clothing, blankets, tents, construction materials, and generators. CENTAF officials say the latest cargo brings USAF’s total haul to more than nine million pounds.
As Air Force leaders consider concepts of operations for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, sustainment in the field—and easing that support by using standard parts and limiting variants—should be a key consideration, according to a new study from AFA's Mitchell Institute of Aerospace Studies.