F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Resumes Production Post Delays |
Following temporary production delays earlier this year, the US Air Force has resumed its deliveries of the new F-15EX Eagle II iteration to the Portland Air National Guard Base. Beginning in August, a strike affecting workers employed at Boeing’s St. Louis facility halted progress on the Eagle II’s production. However, following rounds of negotiations, members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 837 returned to work in November.
The timely delivery of the Eagle II variant supports the Oregon Air National Guard’s homeland defence responsibilities, including aerospace control and air sovereignty for US Northern Command, according to Col. Jessica Kashka, F-15EX program manager. Kashka added, “The rapid turnaround highlights the strength and dedication of the joint government and industry team. Their success ensures that the nation’s warfighters receive the advanced capabilities of the F-15EX, reinforcing the........