How NRL scientists are able to predict aspects of F/A-18 performance using a custom-designed robot
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Automating NDT will save time, reduce costs and speed up the test process. Now that systems are becoming more refined, this will be particularly applicable for composite structures
Supporting the development of a new Pegasus LPC1 fan blade for the US Marine Corps Harrier upgrade led to the revival of a mothballed testbed
As the F-35 Lightning II completes a raft of flight test trials, Aerospace Testing International takes an exclusive look at the involvement of the Integrated Test Force (ITF) in this stage of the fighter’s complex multirole development
In a new series, Aerospace Testing International talks to chief test pilots about themselves, their experiences, their projects and their achievements. First in the captain’s seat is Peter Chandler, chief test pilot for Airbus
Composite wings offer savings in weight, assembly effort and maintenance, but their novelty means they are subjected to a far more rigorous test regime than conventional metal airfoils
High-speed photography remains a vital tool in stores separation testing. Digital cameras are increasingly the norm, and the photography itself is now used in combination with sophisticated computer analysis
Boeing reveals the meticulous steps behind preparing the 787-9 Dreamliner for flight testing
Inside the KTV – the flight test office responsible for evaluating all new equipment and modifications for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) F-16 fleet
How do you test composites? More than just ‘black metal’, these new materials require, and deserve, a whole new approach that takes into account their unique properties