Airscoop | Sept. 7, 2023

Unique NC-20G Delivered, Will Serve Unique Mission

Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 30, the “Bloodhounds” based at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, California, took possession May 31 of a distinct airframe, the Navy’s one-of-a-kind NC-20G. On the surface, the twin engine jet looks similar

Airscoop | Sept. 7, 2023

Marines Receive First MQ-9 Reaper Under Latest Procurement Contract

The Marine Corps recently received the first of eight MQ-9 Reapers, which was delivered under a joint contract with the Air Force.



Airscoop | Sept. 7, 2023

Navy Fields New LVC Training System Enhancing Readiness, Affordability

The Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges and the F/A-18 and EA-18G program offices are fielding a sophisticated Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) training system that has the potential to revolutionize the way the Navy trains, leading to greater

Airscoop | Sept. 7, 2023

Navy to Field New Hearing Protection Helmet to Improve Safety, Readiness

The Naval Aircrew Systems Program Office is using data collected during recent fleet assessments to refine the HGU-99/P Hearing Protection Helmet (HPH) which is intended for flight deck crew exposed to extreme noise environments.

Airscoop | Sept. 7, 2023

U.S., Australian Navy Partnership Proves Maintenance, Readiness; Wins Aw...

For the first time, the U.S. and Royal Australian navies have successfully demonstrated a periodic maintenance interval (PMI) on a U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk in Australia. The milestone demonstrates both countries’ commitment to advancing military


Airscoop | Sept. 7, 2023

CVW-17, Four Squadrons Return Home After Seven-Month Deployment

Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, announced the return of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 and Strike Fighter Squadrons (VFA) 22, VFA-94, VFA-137 and VFA-146 in June after a nearly seven-month deployment to the Western Pacific with USS Nimitz (CVN 68)


Airscoop | Sept. 7, 2023

CAMRE Helps Marines Take 3D Printing to New Heights

The Consortium for Additive Manufacturing Research and Education (CAMRE) at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey, California, achieved the first successful demonstration of in-flight 3D printing aboard a Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor

Airscoop | June 22, 2023

Navy Launches Historic Aircrew Study to Update Size Requirements for a D...

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is leading the Navy’s first comprehensive study since 1964 to update aviator size requirements, improve aircrew gear and equipment, and expand access for prospective future aviators. This is the


Airscoop | June 21, 2023

Navy Receives Final JPALS Unit Delivery

The Navy accepted delivery of the final Joint Precision Approach and Landing Systems (JPALS) unit March 16, marking another on-time or ahead of schedule delivery for increased capability at sea.



Airscoop | June 21, 2023

USS Carl Vinson Completes Tailored Ship’s Training Availability/Final Ev...

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) completed Tailored Ship’s Training Availability/Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP) while out to sea in the 3rd Fleet area of operations, April 4.

Airscoop | June 21, 2023

Navy Delivers First Pilot Trainer to Deployed Carrier Airborne Early War...

The Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges Program Office recently delivered the first Aircrew Procedures Trainer (APT) device to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan.

Airscoop | June 21, 2023

New H-1 Mission Rehearsal Trainer Improves Capability, Readiness

The successful delivery of the new prototype H-1 Mission Rehearsal Trainer (MRT) in February to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, marks a significant milestone in Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron (HMLA) training.

Airscoop | June 21, 2023

HSC-22 Conducts Final Flight

The “Sea Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 conducted their final flight on Wednesday, Feb. 15, almost 16 years after their first flight in 2006.