The Airframer Bulletin

Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC)

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2026

24 February

ReleaseRolls-Royce completes key F130 altitude and operability testing, advancing U.S. Air Force B-52J program

2024

13 December

ReleaseRolls-Royce holds successful F130 engine Critical Design Review for the U.S. Air Force B-52J

12 December

Bell completes tunnel testing to validate stop/fold jet transition

Building upon the previous folding rotor testing, the wind tunnel program validated the stability and control of the aircraft through the rotor fold and unfold sequence in flight.

11 January

Hermeus progresses testing of Quarterhorse speed record contender

Hermeus' first flight vehicle, Quarterhorse Mk 1, is actively being built and scheduled to fly in 2024. Leveraging rapid and iterative design is how Hermeus will accelerate development on timelines relevant to its customers.

2023

13 September

ReleaseBell begins HSVTOL risk reduction testing at Holloman Air Force Base

30 August

ReleaseCFD Research expands Hollywood facility

16 February

ReleaseJoby begins testing at world's largest wind tunnel facility

2022

15 September

GE stands ready to produce adaptive engine for F35

The XA100 is a flight-weight engine that would provide the F-35 with 30% more range, greater than 20% faster acceleration, and significant mission systems growth for Block 4 upgrades, and beyond.

30 March

ReleaseGE begins industry's first adaptive cycle engine tests at Arnold Engineering Development Complex

2021

15 December

ReleaseGE successfully concludes phase 1 testing on second XA100 adaptive cycle engine

7 September

ReleaseGE initiates testing on second XA100 adaptive cycle engine

2017

25 October

ReleasePratt & Whitney's F135 Engine Cold Section demonstrates full-life capability

18 September