May 31, 2023 A Mission Out of This World: The Benefield Anechoic Facility tests first space satellite in decades The Benefield Anechoic Facility recently tested its first space satellite in decades. Anticipated to launch in late 2023, Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) will be the Department of Defense’s first experimental, integrated navigation satellite system in nearly 50 years.
May 5, 2023 The Human Factor: The Final Flight of an Aerospace Physiologist The doctor at the forefront of Model Based Human Systems Integration reflects on his 20-year-long career and it's impact on the Air Force.
May 3, 2023 Refueling the Mission Part 2: The Complexity of Flight Test with Receiver Aircraft Get a never-before-seen inside look at the KC-46 and the aerial refueling mission! Continuing on in Part 2 of Refueling the Mission, we showcase the value and complexity of flight test with receiver aircraft and the challenging but operational relevant conditions of the refueling mission.
May 1, 2023 Digital engineering workshop continues innovation momentum The Air Force Test Center hosted its second annual Digital Engineering Test & Evaluation Workshop on in Lancaster, Calif., April 25-27. Over 130 members from the test enterprise were in attendance in person with an additional 100 individuals participating virtually.
April 26, 2023 Refueling the Mission Part 1: Refueling is the Magic of Air Mobility Get a never-before-seen inside look at the KC-46 and the aerial refueling mission: the magic of air mobility!
March 9, 2023 An Intragalactic Survey: Edwards AFB conducts low level flight survey through Southern California wilderness, "Star Wars" style One of the key roles for the 412th Test Wing is to manage the safe operation of the local airspace. On March 3rd, a C-12 flight crew from the 412th Operations Group conducted a routine low level survey of the Sidewinder route through the Southern California wilderness "Star Wars" style.
Feb. 6, 2023 Thunderbirds conduct winter training at Edwards AFB The Thunderbirds conducted part of their winter training at Edwards AFB, where new enlisted support teams perfected the ground show portion of the demonstration while the pilots perfected their roles in the air.
Feb. 1, 2023 AFTC: Evolving digital processes in line with new AFMC Strategic Plan Air Force Test Center has a head start on executing initiatives to support the Air Force Materiel Command’s 2023 Strategic Plan posturing efforts to deliver the advanced, integrated materiel capabilities the Air Force needs to deter aggression and prevail against the modern adversarial threats.
Dec. 13, 2022 AFRL, AFTC collaborate on future technology via weeklong autonomy summit Leaders and personnel from Air Force Materiel Command organizations collaborated virtually during the fall Air Force Research Laboratory-Air Force Test Center, or AFRL-AFTC, Summit Nov. 14-18, 2022, to discuss the future of autonomy.
Sept. 15, 2022 Pilots fly sorties in chemical-filled cockpit The test was part of an overall Department of Defense effort, examining cockpit environmental conditions after a chemical weapon attack.