Boeing(US:BA) Huan Qiu Wang·2025-09-23 03:25Group 1 - The U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, David Alvin, announced the construction of the first F-47 fighter jet, expected to make its maiden flight in 2028 [1] - Boeing has begun manufacturing the first F-47, with a commitment to achieve flight by 2028 [1][3] - The U.S. Air Force plans to procure at least 185 F-47 jets, which will replace the F-22 Raptor [3] Group 2 - The estimated unit price of the F-47 is projected to be as high as $300 million, significantly more than the F-22's cost of approximately $143 million [3] - The "Next Generation Air Dominance" (NGAD) program, which includes the F-47, has faced criticism regarding its costs and technological innovation [4] - The F-47 is part of a broader strategy that includes the B-21 stealth bomber and a naval version of the sixth-generation fighter, F/A-XX, raising concerns about the financial burden on the Pentagon [4]