The suspension in flying was imposed Aug. 6, after a potential problem with ejection seat initiators was discovered by their manufacturer, O.E.A. Aerospace.
Initiators control the aircrew ejection system's operation.
Gen. Leroy Barnidge, Jr., 509th Bomb Wing commander. There is never a reason to needlessly subject any of our aircrew members to increased risk. Suspending our peacetime flying training operations was a prudent thing to do.