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FedEx retires 18 A310Fs, six MD-10Fs
FedEx said it has decided to permanently ground 18 Airbus A310-200 freighters and six MD-10Fs.
“The majority of these aircraft are currently parked and not in revenue service,” it said in a statement. As a result of the retirements, the… Continue reading
US Army National Guard retires UH-1 Huey after 50 years of service
FORT MYER, Va. — The UH-1 Iroquois helicopter was officially retired in a ceremony held here, Oct. 2 by the Army National Guard, ending a service life of more than 50 years to the Army and close to 40 years… Continue reading
Final USAF KC-135E retires at Davis-Monthan
9/25/2009 - DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.  – It was a historical day on the flightline here Sept. 23, as the last KC-135E model touched down after its final flight.Â
The aircraft, which served the Air Force for more than 50 years, will now… Continue reading
U.S. Navy Retires Last Lockheed Martin S-3B Viking From Fleet Service; Carrier-Based Multi-Mission Aircraft Completes 35-Year Career
U.S. Navy Retires Last Lockheed Martin S-3B Viking From Fleet Service; Carrier-Based Multi-Mission Aircraft Completes 35-Year Career
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NAS JACKSONVILLE, Fla., January 30, 2009 — The U.S. Navy retired the last Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] S-3 Viking from fleet service… Continue reading