Lockheed Martin Announces Successful First Flight Of F-16 Block 70 Aircraft

Lockheed Martin revealed that the F-16 Block 70 had successfully completed its first flight At its site in Greenville, South Carolina. The flight occurred on Jan. 24 at 9:17 a.m. ET, with Lockheed Martin test pilots Dwayne "Pro" Opella and Monessa "Siren" Balzhiser at the helm. Total flight time was approximately 50 minutes and included airworthiness checks, such as engine, flight control, and fuel system checks, as well as basic aircraft handling. #Fighterjet