An entry in the March 3 Daily Report incorrectly identified the Air Force’s acquisition chief. Darlene Costello, is the principal deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force (acquisition & logistics). We have corrected the original entry.
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.