Multiple outlets report that the U.S. Air Force’s F-47 program has entered its engineering and manufacturing phase. A service official says the program is on schedule to conduct a flight in 2028. The reporting also indicates the development timeline is structured so that the first flight efforts occur during the current presidential administration. While the articles do not provide additional technical specifications or detailed milestones beyond the start of engineering and manufacturing, they consistently describe the program’s current status and the projected timeframe for flight testing. The coverage therefore converges on two main points: the program has moved into production-oriented work, and the planned schedule remains aligned with a 2028 first flight. No outlet in the provided set offers contrasting timing, delays, or changes to program scope. Overall, the information presented is focused on schedule confidence and the phase of work underway, rather than on performance, procurement numbers, or contract details.