Military aircraft can experience any of half a dozen or more fates as they are retired from active service.
Category: Retirement
Recently Refurbished: How Long Will Delta Air Lines Keep Flying The Boeing 757 For?
With interior overhauls underway, it is likely the carrier will continue to operate the aircraft type for as long as it is able to.
Why The US Air Force Wants To Begin Retiring Its F-22s
While the F-22 Raptor may be the most advanced air superiority fighter, the Air Force wants to retire 32 in 2025.
Is The US Air Force Fleet Shrinking Or Growing?
As the Air Force buys more fifth and sixth-generation fighters, the number of aircraft in service continues to fall.
Last Call For Warthog A-10C Demo Team At Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
The team has toured for 40 years.
Royal Canadian Air Force Unable To Train Pilots After CT-155 Hawk Retirement
It has not identified a replacement trainer aircraft, but its pilots will still train with NATO.
When Will American Airlines Retire The Boeing 777-200?
The US-based legacy airline’s 777-200 fleet averages 23 years old.
US Senate Committee Denies Pilot Retirement Age Increase
The proposal would have increased the pilot retirement age from 65 to 67 years old.
The FAA Doesn’t Want The Mandatory Pilot Retirement Age To Be Increased
The FAA is advocating for further research into the matter before any changes are made.