By Jen DiMascio The defense acquisition chief yesterday announced he has certified the C-5 Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Program (RERP) for continuation. John Young signed an order certifying 49 remaining C-5B-model and C-model aircraft. Three other C-5s have already been modified, according to an Air Force spokeswoman. C-5A model aircraft, many of which the service has sought to retire, will run through the Avionics Modernization Program (AMP), the spokeswoman said. The certification will allow the service to sign a production…
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