March 12, 2011 Military Aviation News

Joint strike fighter test flights suspended after generator failure

03/12/2011

Lockheed Martin said Friday that aircraft AF-4, one of four F-35A models flying at Edwards Air Force Base in California, "experienced a dual generator failure and oil leak during flight operations on Wednesday. The jet returned safely to base."

Argentina dissolves U.S. military cargo plane dispute

03/12/2011

Argentine judge Marcelo Aguinsky dismissed charges against the U.S. after an American military aircraft was seized in the South American country for allegedly smuggling undeclared items, including weapons and surveillance equipment, local media reported Friday.

Airbus Military to launch A400M series production

03/12/2011

Speaking on 9 March at parent company EADS's 2010 results presentation, chief executive Louis Gallois confirmed that the controversial aircraft - which has been dogged by delays and political fighting over funding - will finally start rolling off the production line later this year.

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