The government has launched a 10-year, $500 million project to overhaul the aircraft maintenance and repair operations at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker AFB. Okla. The first step focused on the F100 engine group. The first of its equipment was shifted to a temporary home, while its new home is transformed into a “Toyota-like” lean and flexible operation.
Dozens of fighter jets gathered at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida last week to kick off one of the service’s biggest air combat exercises despite the government shutdown. More than 50 aircraft and 500 personnel are participating in Checkered Flag 26-1.
