Dec. 13, 2023 AFWERX accepting applications for spring 2024 fellowship AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, is accepting applications for its upcoming spring Traditional Fellowship Program through Jan. 5.
Nov. 28, 2023 AFWERX, NASA collaborate to develop digital Advanced Air Mobility operations center AFWERX is partnering with NASA to develop a digital operations center for future Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) efforts through the Civilian Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program (CCRPP) awardee, ResilienX.
Nov. 8, 2023 Ohio State University students learn about AFWERX and Advanced Air Mobility, fly simulators Aerospace engineering students from Ohio State University were invited to Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport, Ohio, to learn about AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force, and Advanced Air Mobility Nov. 7, 2023.
Nov. 3, 2023 Edwards Air Force Base Plays Pivotal Role in Next Generation Aerial Target (NGAT) Development Edwards Air Force Base has long served as a cornerstone for aerospace innovation. Recently, the base's 412th Maintenance Group hosted Exosonic, an aerospace startup, to collaborate on the development of a Next Generation Aerial Target under a Small Business Innovation Research contract.
Nov. 2, 2023 AI, autonomy proving ground hosts first 3rd-party developer Over several short test flights, the team demonstrated their autonomous object detection and landing, as well as several other features during their time here.
Oct. 30, 2023 AFWERX builds connections, spurs innovations at Eglin AFWERX had a busy week Oct. 23 - 27 at Eglin AFB with engagements, a few firsts, and a new aircraft arrival among the highlights.
Oct. 26, 2023 BETA’s ALIA electric aircraft arrives at Eglin Air Force Base for testing BETA Technologies, an electric aerospace company and AFWERX Prime division partner, made several low passes in its ALIA electric aircraft as the audience celebrated its delivery to the Air Force Oct. 26, 2023.
Oct. 25, 2023 AFWERX Prime, FAA agree to share flight-test information The Memorandum of Understanding, or MOU, will also support AFWERX Prime’s efforts to advance the integration and maturation of AAM, including the electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and autonomous systems industries.
Oct. 13, 2023 AFWERX participates in the Department of Transportation's Interagency Working Group to foster innovation and collaboration The AFWERX Agility Prime and Airspace Innovation and Prime Partnerships team participated in the Department of Transportation’s Advanced Air Mobility Interagency Working Group (AAMIWG) at the Syracuse Hancock International Airport, New York, Oct. 11-13.
Sept. 27, 2023 Former AFWERX fellow named one of Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year To be named one of the Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year, one’s accomplishments must stand out amongst the other 260,000 enlisted personnel. The criteria include superior leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievements. Senior Airman Ryan Hospelhorn checked