C-17 uses biofuel for flight tests

C-17s invade Edwards sky

The Global Reach Combined Test Force concluded a colossal mission of performing a formation test with six C-17 Globemaster IIIs March 14 and 17. As the newest, most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift fleet, the C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and cargo to main

C-5 Galaxy undergoes dynamic runway testing

As part of the C-5's Reliability Enhancement and Re-Engining Program, the C-5 Galaxy is undergoing dynamic taxi testing to check the structural strength and flexibility of the four-engine modification.The main focus of the testing was the C-5 structure's movement when traveling over rougher surfaces

C-5 upgrades - Edwards team provides proof of expanding Galaxy

An Edwards Team is hard at work providing proof the Galaxy is expanding.The C-5 Galaxy is expanding its capabilities through hardware and software upgrades that will position the monster transport aircraft for the successful completion of its Air Force mission for the next 40 years.After major

C-5M departs Edwards after another round of testing

The Combined Test Force for the C-5 modernization program concluded a series of testing on July 23. The CTF performed tests to determine the aircraft's climb performance as part of the C-5M's Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Program. The CTF consists of members with the 418th Flight Test

C-5M Super Galaxy completes developmental testing in Alaska, Australia

The C-5M Super Galaxy completed its second and final Integrated Systems Evaluation test, flying a 56-hour, 27,000-mile mission around the Pacific Rim, including stops in Alaska and Australia. The C-5 Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Program is the second major improvement project for the

C-5M undergoes 'super' upgrade at Edwards

In 2006, the C-5 Galaxy underwent a "super" upgrade to further strengthen the airframe's worldwide airlift capabilities. Now known as the C-5M Super Galaxy, test teams at Edwards and Dover Air Force Base, Del., are showing why the recent software upgrade to the largest aircraft in the Air Force

CA secretary of state encourages Team Edwards to vote

California Secretary of State Alex Padilla dropped by Edwards AFB Oct. 16 to specifically meet with unit voting representatives to emphasize the importance of voting and to encourage all military members to vote, whether they are registered in California or not. Padilla met with the unit voting

Cadets get taste of life at Edwards

Operation Air Force gives Air Force ROTC and Air Force Academy cadets an opportunity to experience the life ahead of them. On June 2, the first of two groups of cadets arrived at Edwards for a two-week stay in the high desert. During their trip, they visited the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, the

Cain takes command of AEDC

Col. Scott A. Cain assumed command of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex as the 30th commander during a change of command ceremony July 14, 2017.The ceremony was attended by the commander’s guests, local dignitaries and AEDC personnel inside the AEDC Large Rocket Motor Test Facility, J-6,