Edwards AFB News

  • 418th FLTS, Boeing upgrade two C-130 cockpits

    The 418th Flight Test Squadron together with the Boeing Company are currently conducting communication, navigation, radar and air data testing on two C-130 Hercules aircraft here as part of the Avionics Modernization Program. The AMP upgrade includes replacement of the aircraft's 1960s era

  • 419th FLTS crowned kings of court

    The 419th Flight Test Squadron celebrates after winning the 2012 Edwards Intramural Volleyball Championship game Oct. 18. The 419th FLTS volleyball team defeated the 412th Operations Group after playing three sets with a score of 23-25, 25-21 and 15-11 in order to win the championship. The

  • 419th FLTS defeats 95th CG, clinches championship title

    Revenge is a dish best served cold. That's what 419th Flight Test Squadron has been pondering after they lost to 95th Communications Group during last year's intramural volleyball championship. This time around, the 419th FLTS exacted its revenge to 95th CG and clinched the title during the

  • 419th FLTS demonstrates Sniper pod capability

    The 419th Flight Test Squadron recently completed its initial developmental testing of the Sniper pod installed on a B-1B Lancer here. The Sniper pod, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, is an advanced targeting pod with multi-sensor capability and allows the operator to positively identify

  • 419th FLTS flies first B-1 sortie after FIDL upgrade

    The 419th Flight Test Squadron conducted the first functional check sortie of a B-1B Lancer which ended two years of modifications to the aircraft on Edwards AFB July 30. The B-1 was upgraded with the Fully Integrated Data Link that allows the aircraft to communicate quickly with others in the

  • 419th FLTS welcomes new commander

    Col. Rodney Todaro (left), 412th Operations Group commander, hands the 419th Flight Test Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Michael Williams, incoming 412th FLTS commander, signifying the official change of command for the squadron during a ceremony at Hangar 1210 on May 9, 2014. Colonel Williams assumed

  • 419th offers inaugural CTF immersion tour

    The first Monday of the month is considered training day for most units at Edwards AFB. Feb. 6 was no different, but this training day offered something new to Team Edwards.   More than 60 Team Edwards members gathered at South Base for an immersion tour of the 419th Flight Test Squadron and the

  • 44 Airmen pin on next rank

    Team Edwards started off 2013 by promoting 44 Airmen during the monthly enlisted promotion ceremony at the Conference Center Jan. 31.  Congratulations to all who have taken the next step in their Air Force careers!To Chief Master Sgt.:Senior Master Sgt. Michael J. Bella, AMC Test and Evaluation

  • 44 captains, lieutenants selected for TPS

    Forty-four Air Force captains and first lieutenants have been selected as primary or alternate U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School program attendees, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced Jan. 17."Officers selected will fill classes beginning in July this year, said Maj. Miles Middleton, AFPC