Naval Air Systems Command Story Archive
F-35B Completes Second Airborne Weapons Separation: Lightning II Executes First Drop of a 500-Pound GBU-12 (5 December 2012)
The F-35 Lightning II Integrated Test Force (ITF) accomplished another significant test milestone Dec. 3 when an F-35B successfully released another weapon in flight.
Navy's Specialized and Proven Aircraft Program Office Marks Anniversary of Name Change and Larger Portfolio (11 January 2013)
After more than two decades supporting only the CH-46 helicopter, the Navy's Specialized and Proven Aircraft Program Office (PMA-226) marked the first anniversary of its broadened mission and expanding portfolio Nov. 30.
New leadership for Navy's Aircrew Systems Program Office (30 January 2013)
The Navy's Aircrew Systems Program Office (PMA-202), which manages all equipment that directly supports aircrew and troops in the performance of their missions, gained a new leader Jan. 30 during a change of command ceremony here at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md.
Fleet Launches Aircraft Energy-Saving Initiatives (26 February 2013)
Naval aviators are evaluating energy-saving refueling practices as part of a program aimed at standardizing fleet-driven energy best practices that do not adversely impact mission or safety.
The U.S. Navy's MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter surpassed another milestone in March when the MQ-8B Fire Scout helicopter completed its 600th deployed flight hour while embarked on USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49).
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