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Panetta orders Air Force to take further steps on F-22 Raptor hypoxia-like cases

Washington, USA - The oxygen problems must be solved

The American Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has ordered the Air Force to take additional steps to solve the issues concerning the F-22 Raptor fifth generation fighter aircraft oxygen system (AVIONEWS). These issues have convinced many pilots to refuse flying the aircraft. Moreover, Panetta also said that the Air Force must provide him with a monthly progress report as the service continues the search...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1140741
Rome, Italy, 05/16/2012 12:30
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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