On Nov. 28, 1983, space shuttle Columbia took to the skies for its sixth trip into space on the first…
Originally from Mississippi, Richard Truly earned a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. During his time…
After the United States entered World War II in 1941, Frank Borman’s parents found work at a new Consolidated Vultee aircraft factory in Tucso,…
The first Boeing T-7A Red Hawk successfully arrived at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Nov. 8, 2023. This milestone formally…
LANCASTER, Calif. — The bugler played “Taps” and the lieutenant in his Army dress blues handed the immaculately folded flag…
LANCASTER, Calif. — James S.B. Chew, a graduate of Antelope Valley High School’s Class of 1979, and a leader in…
The U.S. Air Force accepted the first of five T-7A Red Hawk aircraft from Boeing on Sept. 14, 2023. The…
BAE Systems’ next-generation vehicle management computer was successfully flight tested on the F-35 Lighting II aircraft. The test demonstrated a…
I am easily diverted when I start looking at some of the old photographs on my computer and realize that…
The Flight Test Historical Foundation recently announced three new awards that have been designated to honor individuals and teams who…
Many aircraft over the years made their way out to Muroc/Edwards AFB for flight testing, and the Douglas Aircraft Company…
One of NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s greatest contributions to commercial aviation is something that passengers never see – digital…
To create a future where air taxis are a regular form of transportation, passengers need to be comfortable. That’s why…