The Aviationist

First Bulgarian F-16 Block 70 Performs Maiden Flight

Bulgaria will be the second European country to receive the newly built F-16 Block 70, with 16 fighters to be delivered as replacement for the MiG-29 fleet. Lockheed Martin announced that the first ...
The National Interest

Beginning of the End For the F-16 Fighter?

From F-16s to F-35s: Luke Air Force Base’s Big Transition The United States Air Force announced last year that it will retire its oldest F-16 Fighting Falcons, but the service expects its newer Block ...
Aviation Week

Egypt F-16 deal is confirmed

As predicted in Arabian Aerospace last month, Lockheed Martin has secured a key order from Egypt for 20 F-16 Block 50/52s which are likey to secure production until at least 2013. Lockheed confirmed ...

Peru to buy 12 F-16s: Why a fighter that first flew 50 years ago still dominates the skies

Peru's Air Force is set to acquire 12 advanced F-16 Block 70 fighters, beating out French and Swedish rivals. This upgraded ...
Aviation Week

Northrop F-16 Self-Defense Upgrade Passes Test Milestone

An operational test F-16 Block 50 taxis during an operational assessment of the ALQ-257 electronic warfare suite. Credit: U.S. Air Force An electronic self-defense suite for the U.S. Air Force fleet ...