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Why Do Pilots Use The Term “Roger” Instead Of “Yes”?

Roger was one of the first words for “R” in early aviation phonetic alphabets and came to mean “message received.”

The C-5M Super Galaxy serves a critical role in the US Air Force logistics around the world.

The tense standoff continues as workers say no to Boeing’s latest offer.

Lockheed Martin is reportedly trying to convince the Air Force up upgrade its F-22 Block 20 jets to be combat rated.

Boeing workers will make a crucial decision within a few days.

Boeing workers in St. Louis have been on strike for nearly three months.

The incident forced the jet to land at a military base in Suffolk.

With over a thousand F-35s built and thousands more on order, the F-35’s flyaway costs can be lower than some fourth-generation fighter jets.

Boeing produces fighter jets, militarized commercial aircraft, helicopters, advanced drones, as well as military satellites for the US and allies.

The United States and China appear to be leading the sixth-gen race, with Europeans and the Japanese following behind.