Northrop Grumman confirms completion of its last production lot for the Super Hornet as the U.S. Navy awaits decisions on its future fighter program

Boeing’s carrier-borne fighter marks 30 years as the US Navy approaches its next-generation replacement

Shift affects the SLM program as Boeing evaluates new sites for F/A-18 maintenance and upgrades

The aircraft reportedly made a botched landing and the pilots ejected. It is the third Super Hornet to crash on the US Navy ship since December

Aircraft that were part of the air group of the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman were mistakenly targeted by a cruise missile launched by the destroyer USS Gettysburg. Pilots ejected safely

US Navy aircraft were modernized from Block II and have 4,000 hours of extra useful life

US Department of Defense awarded manufacturer with new contract worth US$1.14 billion, expected to be completed in 2027

Super Hornet assembly line could be extended until 2027 if aircraft is selected by a foreign customer, company explained

Boeing aircraft differs from previous variants by having software and hardware that can be updated more easily