Aviation

US Super Hornet jet blown off warship deck

An F/A-18 Super Hornet was blown off the flight deck of the USS Harry S. Truman near Norfolk, according to the Navy.

The accident happened on Friday in the Mediterranean Sea, as the carrier was doing a replenishment-at-sea, or ship-to-ship refueling. The incident occurred during extremely heavy rain, according to Navy officials.

The ship’s crew is all safe and well, however one sailor was hurt. The sailor’s injuries were deemed “minor,” and he is expected to fully recover.

The Navy is considering whether to rescue the Super Hornet from the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea, according to a Navy spokesman, despite the fact that it plainly possesses the capability.

After crashing into the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in January then sliding off and sinking into the South China Sea, the Navy recovered an F-35C Lightning II fighter from 12,000 feet of water in March. On average, the Mediterranean Sea is 4,900 feet deep.

The occurrence on Friday did not appear to cause any injuries, but the Navy did say one sailor was hurt while “doing operations under the unexpectedly intense rain.” They are in stable condition and are expected to fully recover.

The carrier, according to officials, is still mission capable. The matter is still being investigated.

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”