Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
The first night flight in the history of the Lockheed Martin F-35 program was completed on Jan. 19, 2012 in the skies above Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Piloted by Lockheed Martin Test Pilot Mark Ward, AF-6, an F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) variant, launched at 5:05 p.m. PST and landed after sunset at 6:22 p.m.
Ward had high praise for the cockpit lighting, calling it “the best he’s ever seen.” AF-6’s flight, which consisted of a series of straight ... Read more
Categories: Video
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
The following article is from the Langley Advance and is written by Heather Colpitts: http://www.langleyadvance.com/technology/Local+firm+reaches/6042189/story.html
LOCAL FIRM REACHES FOR THE SKYAn Aldergrove plant showcases its high-tech aerospace work
Most people who work in manufacturing plants and industrial sites never meet the people who use their product.
Typically the products made at AIT Canada in Aldergrove can be found at military bases abroad.
Since 2006, Aldergrove has been home to the Canadian operation of the Texas-based Advanced Integration Technology (AIT) which is building parts for ... Read more
Categories: News Report
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
The following article is from the Cloverdale Reporter: http://www.cloverdalereporter.com/business/137903253.html
ALDERGROVE PLAYS KEY ROLE IN BUILDING NEW STEALTH FIGHTER JETS
An Aldergrove-based company’s share of the international contracts for the new F-35 stealth fighter jets is providing more than two years of work for 65 employees at Advanced Integration Technology’s plant here.
AIT Canada designs, engineers and manufactures custom aerospace equipment used throughout the world. And in partnership with Lockheed Martin, AIT Canada is building the automated alignment systems that will ensure all of ... Read more
Categories: News Report
Thursday, January 19th, 2012
The first night flight in the history of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Program was completed Wednesday at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Piloted by Lockheed Martin Test Pilot Mark Ward, AF-6, an F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) variant, launched at 5:05 p.m. PST and landed after sunset at 6:22 p.m. The mission consisted of a series of straight in approaches in twilight and darkness. The pilot also performed an evaluation of the F-35’s cockpit lighting which Ward called, ... Read more
Categories: General
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
On Thursday, January 19th at 12:00pm EST, Defense News is hosting a webinar where pilots will discuss their experiences flying the F-35 Lighting II.
To participate, please register in advance here.
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Categories: Media Advisory
