• AFRL Achieves First in Advanced Engine Technology

    The Air Force Research Laboratory reached an important milestone with the successful demonstration of the ADVENT (Adaptive Versatile Engine Technology) engine core. The demonstration by AFRL, in conjunction with GE Aviation, marked the highest combination of compressor and turbine temperatures ever

  • 2 AFRL Space Station Experiments Finish Successful On-Orbit Operations

    AFRL's MHTEX (Massive Heat Transfer Experiment) and VADER (Variable emissivity device Aerogel insulation blanket, Dual zone thermal control Experiment suite for Responsive space) were decommissioned after 27 months of successful on-orbit operations aboard the International Space Station. MHTEX

  • AFRL Plays Key Role in Preventing Aircraft Towing Damage

    At the request of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), the Air Force Research Laboratory tested a shear pin for use in a new tow bar adapter for the RQ-4B Global Hawk aircraft. The current tow bar uses an adapter that can be overloaded and fail, creating an unsafe condition for

  • AFRL Turns F-35 Model Upside Down for Measurements

    In preparation for antenna pattern measurements, the Air Force Research Laboratory was charged with rolling its full-scale Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) CV airframe model upside down at AFRL's Newport, New York, test site.The F-35 JSF antenna testing program started in 2004 with Conventional Takeoff

  • AFLCMC branch delivers first AC-130J for flight test

    The Strike Systems Branch, working in conjunction with U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), recently completed the first flight of the AC-130J Ghostrider.The branch is part of the Special Operation Forces and Personnel Recovery Division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Its parent

  • AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate recognizes annual awards winners

    The Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate recognized its top performers during the 61st Annual RX awards ceremony at the Hope Hotel on Jan. 24.The award recipients are as follows:Engineering Expertise Award F135 Blade Investigation Team of John Brausch, Dr. Jeffrey

  • Air Force Marathon announces featured aircraft

    Officials have named the F-35A 'Lightning II' as the 2014 featured aircraft for the Air Force Marathon.  The multi-role fighters are produced by Lockheed Martin and will be featured in the Air Force Marathon logo, medals and shirts. "We're very excited about this year's plane," said Rob Aguiar, race