Latest "depot maintenance" stories

JSTARS repair plans reevaluated as one plane nears the 3-year mark in depot

The Air Force is trying out new approaches to maintenance on its JSTARS fleet amid a series of issues with in-house and contractor-led repairs.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Lancers seek a new lease on life at Tinker depot

The years are starting to catch up to the Lancer -- but the Air Force hopes to buy it another two decades in the air.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Air Force begins in-house JSTARS maintenance amid Northrop Grumman’s shortfalls

The Air Force began conducting its own depot maintenance for JSTARS July 17 at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, in an effort to field the Air Force’s premier ground surveillance and battle management aircraft quicker amid contractor shortfalls.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

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