B-1B Lancer Forward Intermediate Fuselage Replacement
Sector: Airport • Location: Wichita, Kansas, United States
Source: Mirage News
The project involved a massive structural repair of a B-1B Lancer bomber, specifically the preemptive replacement of its Forward Intermediate Fuselage (FIF) at Wichita State University's National Institute for Aviation Research. This repair extended the life of the aircraft and reduced the need for future inspections.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Airport, Aerospace & Defense, Government, Education, Commercial, Residential
- Location
- Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Mirage News
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involved a massive structural repair of a B-1B Lancer bomber, specifically the preemptive replacement of its Forward Intermediate Fuselage (FIF) at Wichita State University's National Institute for Aviation Research. This repair extended the life of the aircraft and reduced the need for future inspections. |
Original sector | Defense |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Kansas |
City | Wichita |
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Source | Mirage News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Airport, Aerospace & Defense, Government, Education, Commercial, Residential |
Article published date | 2026-05-16 |
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