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How NASA Is Using F-15s to Unlock Supersonic Flight

NASA's X-59 aircraft is undergoing testing, supported by retired F-15 Eagles, to demonstrate supersonic flight that produces quiet "sonic thumps" instead of loud sonic booms. The F-15s will serve as ...
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Final F 15 Eagle flight marks the end of an era at Barnes ANG

The 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes Air National Guard Base (ANGB) in Massachusetts marked a significant milestone on November 10, 2025, as it bid farewell to its F-15 Eagle fleet. This event symbolizes ...
The Aviationist

Boeing Awarded Contract To Support the F-15 Japan Super Interceptor Program

The $451 million contract will support the upgrade of 68 JASDF F-15Js as part of the Japan Super Interceptor program, introducing some capabilities currently being fielded on the U.S. Air Force F-15EX ...
The Aviationist

End of an Era: Kadena Conducts Last Operational F-15 Eagle Flight

After 45 years of operations, the 18th Wing conducted its last F-15C Eagle sortie, which also represents the type’s last U.S. Air Force active-duty flight. The U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) 18th Wing ...