ATIS
Jul 1, 2026
Boeing's F-47 NGAD fighter has been spotted over Nevada with a reported tailless canard design that signals a fundamental shift in American fighter aerodynamics.
Tower ATIS
Jul 1, 2026
Only the United States and China have the industrial depth and defense budgets to build a sixth-generation fighter without partners - here's why.
Tower ATIS
Jun 19, 2026
Will the Boeing F-47 be the most expensive aircraft ever? Unpacking NGAD's unit cost vs. lifetime program cost for pilots.
Tower ATIS
May 24, 2026
The Air Force is retiring 119 F-15E Strike Eagles to fund next-gen platforms while upgrading the remaining 99 for service into the 2030s.
Tower ATIS
May 19, 2026
Russia flew a sixth-gen demonstrator first but sanctions and industrial gaps may leave it a decade behind the US, UK, Japan, and allies.
Tower ATIS
Apr 27, 2026
Five military aircraft programs are reshaping American air combat, from upgraded legacy jets to autonomous drone wingmen.
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