Nearly 100 megawatts of new, fast-responding power generation capacity have been added near Tinker Air Force Base, strengthening grid reliability for the Oklahoma City region while supporting mission readiness at one of the metro’s largest economic drivers.
The Tinker Air Show returns June 28-29 and will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, marking their first appearance at Tinker Air Force Base since 2019.
Long Wave Inc., an Oklahoma City-based defense contractor, has been selected as a subcontractor for Northrop Grumman Systems Corp.’s $3.5 billion contract supporting the U.S. Navy’s TACAMO Recapitalization Program.
The Defense Logistics Agency's decision to award Pratt & Whitney with this extensive contract is the culmination of a decades-long collaboration with the 448th Supply Chain Management Wing at Tinker Air Force Base.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s economic development team is flying high after attending some of the world’s largest aviation events. Each appearance is vital to ensuring the industry continues to thrive in the Oklahoma City region.
In this month's Leadership Notes, Chamber President & CEO Christy Gillenwater recognizes the value in fostering relationships, especially in light of the recent Pratt & Whitney expansion announcement made last month.
Chamber member Pratt & Whitney announced its plans for a $255 million investment into developing a new Oklahoma City facility. The multimillion-dollar investment through 2028 will establish an 845,000-square-foot, world-class sustainment facility as a depot operations hub for all Pratt & Whitney military engines.
Earlier this month, the U.S. Air Force unveiled the new B-21 Raider bomber to the public following years of secret development. Once placed into full-time service, the long-range bomber will be maintained at Tinker Air Force Base.
