April 30, 2024 By Chris Gordon During a House Armed Services Committee hearing on April 30, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III defended the F-35 program against criticisms of its high cost and operational challenges. Lawmakers like Rep. Matt Gaetz raised concerns about the program’s sustainment costs, which are projected to exceed $1.5 trillion. […]
The Burlington International Airport (BTV) has been actively engaged in mitigating noise impacts from aircraft for over 30 years through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Part 150 program. This program assesses noise levels and creates a Noise Compatibility Program (NCP) to minimize disruptions for the surrounding communities. The airport provides resources like noise insulation programs, monitoring […]
The document is a letter and resolution from the City of Winooski, Vermont, addressed to Vermont’s congressional delegation, including Senators Bernie Sanders, Peter Welch, and Representative Becca Balint. It requests their intervention to urge the U.S. Air Force to replace the F-35 fighter jet mission currently based at Burlington International Airport. The request emphasizes the […]
By Stephen Losey Thursday, Jul 11, 2024 The Pentagon has decided to resume accepting deliveries of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 jets after a year-long pause. Lt. Gen. Mike Schmidt, head of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, approved a plan to accept the jets with a partial version of the TR-3 software, which is essential for […]
by The Other Paper September 6, 2024, 6:16 pm The Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport has made significant progress with its residential sound insulation program, launched in 2022 to mitigate aircraft noise for nearby residents. The program has completed work on 15 homes, with plans to soundproof 65 more by the end of 2024 and […]
By WCAX News Team Sep. 5, 2024 The Winooski City Council has passed a resolution asking Vermont’s congressional delegation to request a change in the Vermont Air National Guard’s F-35 mission. The council expressed concerns over the noise and potential health risks posed to residents living in the flight path of the jets, an issue that […]
By Laura Ullman Aug. 13, 2024 The Burlington City Council recently heard from numerous Chittenden County residents who oppose the presence of F-35 fighter jets at the Burlington Airport, citing harmful noise levels that disrupt daily life and education, especially for children. During a packed hearing, opponents pushed for a resolution urging Vermont’s congressional delegation […]
By Drew F. Lawrence and Thomas Novelly May 29, 2024 An Air Force test pilot was hospitalized in serious condition after an F-35B Lightning II crash near Albuquerque, New Mexico. The incident occurred while the jet was en route to Edwards Air Force Base from Fort Worth, Texas, following a refueling stop at Kirtland Air […]
The 301st Fighter Wing of the Air Force Reserve, based at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, is set to receive its first two F-35A Lightning II fighters in August. This marks a significant milestone as it becomes the first Air Force Reserve unit to own, operate, and maintain these advanced jets. […]
The Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II can now fly in lightning and thunderstorms after a four-year restriction was lifted. This ban, in place since 2020, was due to a damaged tube in the Onboard Inert Gas Generation System (OBIGGS), which protects the jet’s fuel tanks from lightning strikes. The issue was discovered during maintenance at […]