Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta is satisfied the Air Force has identified the cause of hypoxia-like symptoms 12 F-22 pilots suffered, and restrictions he placed on use of the fifth-generation fighter will be lifted gradually. Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz and other Air Force leaders [...]
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Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Tuesday lifted flight restrictions for a squadron of F-22 fighter jets that are being deployed to Kadena, Japan, within the next few days. Read Post
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta on Tuesday ordered that the U.S. Air Force severely limit the number of F-22 Raptor flights until the armed forces division installs backup oxygen generators. The decision comes after several pilots... Read Post
Earlier this week, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta enacted new flight restrictions and safety measures for the F-22 Raptor fighter jet after several pilots complained about the plane’s oxygen delivery system. The new restrictions com... Read Post