Latest "Sustainment" stories

Pratt wins engine-work contract to keep aging B-52, AWACS flying

With the Air Force planning to retire the AWACS and replace the B-52's current engines, the contract could last for the remainder of the TF33's life.

By Stephen Losey

3 weeks ago

GAO blasts contractor-led F-35 maintenance as costly, slow

Without key technical data from F-35 manufacturer Lockheed Martin, GAO said military maintainers can't fix some parts — or even learn how to fix them.

By Stephen Losey

3 months ago

Predictive maintenance works. Why isn’t the military using it more?

Officials estimate those initiatives have saved hundreds of millions of dollars, increased vehicle availability and cut time at work.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

‘Take the handcuffs off’: Retiring Materiel Command boss remains bullish on airmen’s innovative abilities

Gen. Arnold Bunch retired Monday as Air Force Materiel Command boss after nearly 40 years in uniform.

By Rachel S. Cohen

18 months ago

Lockheed nabs F-35 sustainment contract worth up to $6.6B

The cost per flying hour is set to decrease by 8 percent over the contract period, the Pentagon stated.

By Valerie Insinna

2 years ago

Fighter wings try a fresh approach to combat maintenance

Two Air Force fighter jet wings are the first to try a new approach to maintenance that aims to improve quality of life for the crews that keep the service’s premiere planes running.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago