Jan. 30, 2019 418th FLTS completes ‘banner’ year, now begins KC-46A Phase III testing The 418th Flight Test Squadron and Global Reach Combined Test Force had a busy and successful 2018. The squadron oversaw “revolutionary” flight control upgrades for C-17 Globemaster IIIs in landing and air refueling modes; the final parachute certification air drops of NASA's new Orion space
Jan. 16, 2019 A KC-46 milestone: Making history today at Edwards Fielding began last week on America’s newest air refueling tanker aircraft – the KC-46 Pegasus. Operationalizing a new military aircraft does not happen often, but when it does, it typically goes through Edwards Air Force Base – The Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe. Regardless of whether it
Dec. 6, 2018 KC-46 completes Phase II receiver testing ABOVE: A KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft connects with an F-15 Strike Eagle test aircraft from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, last month. The flight test was part of KC-46 Phase II receiver certification testing, which has been completed according to a Boeing company statement Dec. 3. The
Dec. 6, 2018 One weekend at The Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe This past weekend was not particularly different than the norm here at Edwards Air Force Base. Yet, our routine provided another stark example of how we are making history here today at the Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe as our mission has global and lasting impact: We celebrated our
Sept. 26, 2018 Edwards team creates aerial refueling test tool to save time, money Leadership across the Air Force want their workforce to focus on innovation every day, whether it is making things better, more efficient, or saving money. A small team at Edwards can now check off all those boxes with their custom-built test tool designed to cut down test costs and time. Members
July 19, 2018 KC-46 completes flight testing required for October first aircraft delivery The KC-46 Pegasus program achieved an important milestone July 6, 2018, at Boeing Field, Seattle, with completion of the final flight tests required for first aircraft delivery planned in late October.
July 18, 2018 Teichert takes command of 412th Test Wing Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer passed the 412th Test Wing flag of leadership to Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert during a change of command ceremony in Hangar 1600 at Edwards AFB, July 18. Maj. Gen. David Harris, Air Force Test Center commander, officiated the ceremony held in front of the Edwards workforce,
June 7, 2018 KC-46 Pegasus returns to Edwards for flight tests A KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft touched down at Edwards May 23 for flight tests. The plan is to have the Pegasus at Edwards Air Force Base through June as Boeing and the 418th Flight Test Squadron conduct tests with the new tanker. While the KC-46's role is to refuel other aircraft,
June 4, 2018 412th Test Wing Warrior of the Week Group: 412th Operations Group Member: Staff Sgt. Christopher Register Unit: 418th Flight Test Squadron Job Title: Standardization/Evaluation NCO and KC-10/KC-46 flight test boom operator Career Goal: “I want to complete my bachelor’s degree and surpass 5,000 flight hours.” Congratulations to Staff
May 15, 2018 Starting 2018 on a high note The 412th Test Wing held its 2018 first quarter awards ceremony in the base theater May 3. Top performers were announced and brought up stage in front of a cheering audience to be handed their award by Col. Jason Schott, 412th Test Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Roosevelt Jones, 412th TW