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 Accepts Upgraded E-6B Mercury, Delivering Enhanced Capabilities to ...

The U.S. Navy in June accepted the first E-6B Mercury upgraded by Northrop Grumman Corp. in Lake Charles, Louisiana, delivering enhanced airborne strategic communication capabilities to the warfighter.
Airscoop | Sept. 7, 2023

Electronic Attack Systems Program Using Digital Twins to Impact Naval Av...

Naval Air Systems Command’s Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Program Office is turning to digital technology to improve readiness, explore new capabilities and expedite training.
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

USS George Washington Flight Deck Certified

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 returned to Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, June 30, after completing flight deck certification (FDC).
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

In a Navy First, E-2D Flown Without Rotodome

A pilot from Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) recently performed a first in Navy history when he flew an E-2D Hawkeye without the rotodome attached June 20.
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 22, 2023

Navy Fields New Protective headgear for Marine Corps Aviation Maintainers

The Naval Aircrew Systems Program Office is fielding new headgear, the Head Gear Unit Number 98/Personal Use (HGU-98P), that improves both head and hearing protection for fleet Marine Corps aviation maintainers.
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

NAVSUP FLCPS ‘Team Whidbey’ Performs First P-8 Hot Refuel

Sailors from Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound (FLCPS) performed the first-ever “hot” refueling of a P-8 Poseidon Aircraft Jan. 30 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI).
Airscoop | June 21, 2023

USS Nimitz Records 350,000th Arrested Landing

USS Nimitz (CVN 68), the oldest-serving U.S commissioned aircraft carrier in the world, successfully completed its 350,000th arrested aircraft landing recently while sailing in the South China Sea, a milestone nearly 48 years in the making.
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.