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Air Force Authorizes Extending F-16 Service Life By An Additional 50 Percent

Wednesday, April 12th, 2017

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Air Force Authorizes Extending F-16 Service Life By An Additional 50 Percent

Aerospace Welding supports a number of military aircraft including the F-16 fighter. Photo: Lockheed Martin.

The U.S. Air Force authorized extending the service life of the F-16 to from 8,000 to 12,000 Equivalent Flight Hours, producer Lockheed Martin [LMT] said Wednesday.This authorization came after the company and Air Force completed the F-16 Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) structural modifications that allow the Air Force to safely operate block 40-52 aircraft past 2048. Lockheed Martin highlighted it and the Air Force also were able to reduce service life costs for this fleet.The flight hour limit validation…

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