The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is embarking on a 10-year plan to at least improve, if not fully bring up to standard, the runway ends at most of the nation's commercial airports. FAA's plan will involve a total of 248 runway safety areas (RSAs) at the nation's commercial airports, and its involvement could cover a range of options. For example, the agency could simply assist an airport in acquiring some more land off the end of its runways, or just…
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House appropriators have said they’re “seriously concerned” with Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) A2 delays, as their fiscal year 2027 defense spending bill shifts funds to support the Marine Corps’ […]
House Appropriators Uncertain Navy Will Award F/A-XX Contract By August
House appropriators said they are skeptical the Defense Department will award the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) contract for the Navy’s F/A-XX next-generation carrier-based fighter program by the most recent […]
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