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April 21, 2020
Tunnel 9 executing mission during COVID-19 pandemic

Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership at the White Oak site and Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 have been implementing mitigation measures against COVID-19 over the last several weeks.According to Gregory Fox, Tunnel 9 Branch Manager for the Test Operations and Sustainment contractor, the
April 17, 2020
AFTC Small Business Office provides doorway for innovation, test possibilities

While a lot of attention is garnered by large Defense contractors’ newest and greatest weapons systems, the Air Force Test Center’s Small Business Office provides a way for small businesses to showcase their innovative ideas amongst the giants of the industry. Additionally, with the current COVID-19
April 17, 2020
Critical national defense mission keeps AEDC open amid pandemic

Ground testing for critical Department of Defense projects will continue at Arnold Engineering Development Complex while mitigating the risks during the Coronavirus pandemic.That means some employees will stay on-the-job and the Complex will remain open. Tunnel 9 in Maryland temporarily halted
April 14, 2020
EPAWSS testing readies F-15 for future

The F-15E Eagle fleet is currently undergoing critical electronic warfare testing at the Benefield Anechoic Facility (BAF) on Edwards Air Force Base, California. This F-15E is outfitted with the Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS). The EPAWSS is an integrated digital
April 8, 2020
452nd FLTS work to keep Global Vigilance mission on track

The 452nd Flight Test Squadron has worked through the challenges of teleworking and modified work schedules to keep their fleet of RQ-4 Global Hawks flying and meeting mission requirements.
March 25, 2020
AEDC Capital Improvements Branch manages restoration, modernization, development of infrastructure

The Capital Improvements Branch, or TSSI, supports the mission of Arnold Engineering Development Complex by advancing test capabilities through addressing infrastructure needs.“We partner with our Test Operations and Sustainment contractor, NAS (National Aerospace Solutions), to provide the Test and
Sept. 25, 2019
Air Force’s Test Pilot School celebrates semi-sesquicentennial anniversary

The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School celebrated its 75th anniversary with multiple events that culminated in a dinner event attended by current students and alumni at Edwards Air Force Base, Sept. 21.