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Jul142020 by adminNo Comments

Boeing awarded $1.2B deal for 8 F-15EX fighter jets

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July 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $ 1.2 billion contract -- with a ceiling of nearly $ 23 billion -- to build the first lot of eight F-15EX fighter jets. The F-15EX is the newest version of a tactical fighter aircraft the Air Force has used since 1976, and are expected to replace the service's oldest F-15C/Ds, the Air Force said on Monday. Advertisement "The F-15EX is the most advanced version of the F-15 ever built, due in large part to its digital backbone," said Lori Schneider, Boeing F-15EX program manager, in a press statement. "Its unmatched range, price and best-in-class payload capacity make the F-15EX an attractive choice for the U.S. Air Force." Based on the F-15QA fighters Boeing has produced for Qatar's military, the newer plane is designed to handle a c...

Nov142019 by adminNo Comments

Jets CEO Christopher Johnson: Adam Gase to remain head coach

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Nov. 13 (UPI) -- Despite a dismal season, New York Jets CEO Christopher Johnson backed head coach Adam Gase and said he will return next year. Johnson told reporters Wednesday that he shared the same message with the team last week, a few days after an embarrassing loss to the Miami Dolphins. "I want to assure you there will be no changes in coaches here," Johnson said. "Adam has the trust of this team. He has the trust of [quarterback] Sam [Darnold]. He has [general manager] Joe [Douglas'] trust. He has my trust. He's a good man, and he's a good coach." Johnson added that his commitment also applies to after the season. "Even after the season," he said. "I brought in Joe earlier this year to help build the team with Adam. There is a lot of work to do, there is a great deal of work to do...

Sep172019 by adminNo Comments

New York Jets lose QB Trevor Siemian for season following ankle injury

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Sept. 17 (UPI) -- New York Jets backup quarterback Trevor Siemian will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining significant ligament damage in his left ankle. The team announced Tuesday that third-string quarterback Luke Falk will start in place of Siemian and starter Sam Darnold, who was diagnosed with mono before the Jets' Week 2 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. The Jets are expected to sign a quarterback who will serve as Falk's backup in their upcoming contest against the New England Patriots. "Luke will be the starter until Sam gets back. Once we decide what kind of direction we're going to go, that's when we'll know who we're actually going to try to sign," Jets head coach Adam Gase told reporters about signing another arm. "We're in that process right now, the person...

Sep12019 by adminNo Comments

New York Jets claim former Ravens, Vikings kicker Kaare Vedvik

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Sept. 1 (UPI) -- The New York Jets acquired kicker Kaare Vedvik on waivers from the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced Sunday. The Jets also waived kicker Taylor Bertolet as the team rounded out the 53-man roster. New York originally expressed interest in trading for Vedvik a few weeks ago, but the Baltimore Ravens traded him to the Vikings for a fifth-round draft pick. Vedvik struggled with the Vikings and the team ultimately opted to part ways with the Norwegian-born kicker. He converted only one of his four field-goal attempts in two games with Minnesota, missing from 37, 43 and 54 yards. His lone make came from 27 yards. Before his kicking woes in Minnesota, Vedvik was 12-for-13 on field goals in two preseasons with the Ravens. He connected on all four of his field-goal tries in t...

Aug202019 by adminNo Comments

Elton John defends Harry and Meghan’s use of private jets

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Sir Elton John has defended the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's use of private jets - and said he paid to carbon offset their trip to his French home.The singer said he provided Prince Harry, Meghan and their son Archie with his private plane to "maintain a high level of much-needed protection".The royal couple have faced criticism after newspapers claimed they took four private jet journeys in 11 days, including to Sir Elton's home in Nice.Buckingham Palace declined to comment.Private jets usually carry fewer passengers than commercial planes, meaning they burn much more fuel per person per hour.In a message posted on social media, Sir Elton said: "I am deeply distressed by today's distorted and malicious account in the press surro...