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U.S. Air Force to Look Into Parts Obsolescence with B-1, B-2 Oxygen Systems

U.S. Air Force to Look Into Parts Obsolescence with B-1, B-2 Oxygen Systems
A pair of B-1B Lancers stand at the ready prior to departing Ellsworth AFB, S.D., April 21, 2020. (U.S. Air Force Photo)

The U.S. Air Force plans to examine how to resolve parts obsolescence issues for the on-board oxygen generation systems (OBOGS) for the Boeing [BA] B-1B and Northrop Grumman [NOC] B-2 bombers. Honeywell's [HON] Yeovil, England subsidiary is the prime contractor for the systems. In addition, Honeywell has built other life support systems for military aircraft, including the U.S. Navy's T-45 trainer by Boeing and the Air Force's F-22 fighter by Lockheed Martin [LMT]. The Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker…

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