Aircraft Mission Capable Rates Rise: Gen. Wilson
"Contrary to most opinions, mission capable rates are actually increasing," says Air Force Vice Chief Gen. Stephen Wilson, "but it's one of the things we're keeping an eye on."
F-35 Parts Problems At Heart Of Low Readiness Rates: GAO
"F-35 aircraft performance is falling short of warfighter requirements—that is, aircraft cannot perform as many missions or fly as often as required. This lower-than-desired aircraft performance is due largely to F-35 spare parts shortages and difficulty in managing and moving parts around the world"
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