The Air Force is nearing production of a new helmet for fixed-wing aircraft pilots that promises to ease neck pain and fit more noggins. California-based LIFT Airborne earned the OK to move forwar ...

The U.S. Air Force is redesigning its helmet for fixed-wing aircrews for the first time in nearly 40 years. (Courtesy: U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte) The U.S. Air Force says its ...

Most people update their wardrobe every once in a while, and after 40 years, the Air Force is looking to do the same with one of the most important pieces in its catalog: the helmet aircrew ...

Fighter pilots are testing a new, cooler, lightweight helmet that could allow for better visibility when engaging enemy jets. The helmet also fits female pilots more readily. The new design is ...

The U.S. Air Force has picked California-based LIFT Airborne Technologies‘ AV 2.2 helmet to serve as the Next Generation Fixed Wing helmet. LIFT Technologies’ offering was competing in the ...