Aug. 29, 2018 AFRL helps extend serviceability of hydraulic aircraft components WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate recently completed an extensive effort to help certify a maintenance process that could extend the life of aircraft hydraulic system components.Through participation in a rapid innovation fund team led by the
Aug. 6, 2018 Only DOD human-rated centrifuge gains full operational capability WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Aug. 2 in the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing here to celebrate the full operational capability, or F.O.C., of the only human-rated centrifuge in the Department of Defense.The equipment allows
May 9, 2018 Air Force and NSF announce partnership in science, engineering research Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and National Science Foundation Director France Córdova signed a letter of intent May 9, 2018, creating a new partnership for collaboration on scientific and engineering research to bolster national security.
Aug. 31, 2016 AF lab investigating microscopic crack formation in aircraft The B-52 is one of the oldest legacy aircraft in the Air Force. Since the 1950s, this aircraft has led the force in its dominance as the world’s best. However, just as humans begin to age, so do aircraft. Repeated loading and unloading, changes in air pressure, exposure to altitude and more,
June 23, 2016 Education Partnership Agreement provides collaboration opportunities A recently signed Education Partnership Agreement between Hanscom and the George J. Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security at Northeastern University grants new research and educational collaboration opportunities for the Air Force Life Cycle Management programs here.