July 28, 2020 Bomber Modular Acquisition System promotes “data independence” A chance meeting at an International Test & Evaluation Association workshop in 2017 has led to “data independence” utilizing the Bomber Modular Acquisition System developed by the 812th Aircraft Instrumentation Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
July 24, 2020 Edwards announces Voice Communication System Upgrade contract Set to replace and modernize the aging voice communications system currently used to support flight test operations within the Ridley Mission Control Center, Birk Flight Test Facility, Mission Control Rooms and various support facilities throughout the Air Force Test Center.
July 14, 2020 416th FLTS, AFRL tests “Gray Wolf” prototype cruise missile The 416th Flight Test Squadron recently completed a round of tests of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s “Gray Wolf” prototype cruise missile at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
July 1, 2020 Plant 42 changes leadership Air Force Operating Location Air Force Plant 42 changed leadership hands during a Change of Leadership Ceremony at Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, July 1.
June 23, 2020 Edwards AFB announces “hybrid” airshow The 412th Test Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Matthew Higer, announced the 2020 Aerospace Valley Air Show in October will be a “hybrid event.” Higer announced the change to the airshow during a live-stream town hall, June 19.
June 19, 2020 Air Force Chief of Staff visits Edwards AFB The Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. David Goldfein, paid a special visit to the Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe, Edwards Air Force Base, California, June 17.
June 2, 2020 COVID-19 Telework Operations Create New Opportunities for 412 TW Teams Although the day-to-day work of avionics and flight test engineers looks dramatically different due to the advent of telework operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, a few groups within the 412th Test Wing are taking full advantage of these unique times to accelerate their development of Python
May 29, 2020 F-22 CTF implements EAFB’s first operational F-22 rapid crew swap to overcome COVID-19 limitations While operating in the constrained COVID-19 environment, maintainers, pilots and engineers in the F-22 Raptor Combined Test Force completed the base’s first F-22 operational rapid crew swap recently at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
May 29, 2020 Innovation during COVID-19 Operations: 771st Test Squadron brings machine learning to data analysis The 771st has recently employed a machine learning tool nicknamed “Sasha” and is showing promise in data analysis, according to engineers at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
May 19, 2020 Edwards AFB’s Active April Demonstrates Continued Test Operations during COVID-19 Conditions The month of April launched a new normal at Edwards Air Force Base. With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, units around the base have taken steps to assure the mission continues while ensuring the health and safety of Airmen during this time of social distancing and teleworking.