T-50: A Combat Aircraft Trainer for the Next Generation
The history of the Korean T-50 Golden Eagle supersonic combat trainer and its variants, and sustainment solutions to keep these advanced combat trainer aircraft flying.
Training A Tiger
The development and use of the F-5 Tiger supersonic fighter and T-38 Talon supersonic combat trainer, and how AllClear can help keep these vital military aircraft flying.
Repairing A P-3 Orion
The P-3 Orion is a long-range, land-based anti-submarine warfare aircraft that is currently in use by U.S. and foreign military forces. At AllClear, we offer common repairs for the aircraft, including hydraulics, fuels, brakes, nose landing gear, and TAVCO Bottles. Brief Background The P-3 Orion can be traced back to the 1960s, when it was…
AH-64: More Than Three Decades Of Sustainability
Invention and Development of the AH-64 The AH-64 Apache was first introduced in 1975 as a prototype known as the Hughes YAH-64, a twin-engine, two-place attack helicopter. Hughes Helicopter entered the prototype into the US Army Advanced Helicopter (AAH) competition. The AAH was a program intended to develop an attack helicopter for anti-armor operations that…
Airborne Technologies and Derco, a Lockheed Martin Company, Sign an F-16 Licensing Agreement
AllClear Aerospace & Defense is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Airborne Technologies, and Derco, a Lockheed Martin Company, have signed an agreement, licensing ATI to manufacture a wide variety of F-16 structural components under the Lockheed Martin Hologram Products Program.
AllClear Announces Opening of Oklahoma City Sales Office
AllClear Aerospace & Defense (AllClear) is excited to announce the opening of its new sales office located in Oklahoma City, OK. The office is strategically located adjacent to Tinker Air Force base and will support requirements under all business segments and VPAC JV LLC, a joint venture between VertiPrime Government Services and Airborne Technologies, an AllClear subsidiary…
From the Dawn of the Jet Age to Today – Why The Boeing 707 Is Still Mission Critical
Few planes have had as tremendous an impact on the history of aviation as the original Boeing 707. In the late 1950s and early ‘60s, the 707 quickly became the standard for commercial passenger air travel. Over the next few decades, the Boeing 707 dominated the skies as the first choice of many commercial airlines.…
F15: The Building of a Modern Fighter Jet
In use for several decades, the F-15 is one of the primary fighter jets used by the U.S. Air Force. The F-15 Eagle has earned its elite reputation from its unmatched maneuverability and acceleration speeds. While many F-15s are still in use today, the Eagle has its origins in the 1960s. Various F-15 models have…
The UH-60 Black Hawk – Almost 50 Years Of Excellence
With approximately 31,000 helicopters in the global fleet, there are aircraft for almost every task and mission you can think of. But out of that massive number is a true standout — the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk. Arguably one of the most famous — and reliable — aircraft around, the UH-60 is a general-purpose helicopter…
The C-130 Hercules: Humanitarian Hero
Since its first flight in 1954, the C-130 Hercules has become one of the most important aircraft in aviation history. As the military aircraft with the longest continuous production run, the Hercules has performed countless missions around the world. From flying to both poles to airdropping supplies, the C-130 is nothing short of a workhorse.…