Naval Air Systems Command Story Archive
H-46 Helicopter Tours Available during 2012 Sea-Air-Space Expo (14 April 2012)
The Naval Air System Command (NAVAIR) H-46 Program Office will host an International Day adjacent to the 2012 Sea-Air-Space Exposition at National Harbor, Md., April 16.
NAVAIR Programs to Take Center Stage at 2012 Sea-Air-Space Expo (14 April 2012)
Naval officials from several Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) programs are scheduled to conduct press briefings at Navy League's annual Sea-Air-Space Exposition from April 16-18 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Md.
F-35 Team Hits Weapons Testing Mark (19 April 2012)
The F-35 Integrated Test team at Naval Air Station Patuxent River announced April 16 the completion of a weapons testing milestone.
Navy UAV Crashes; No Injuries or Property Damage (Updated) (11 June 2012)
A Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Demonstrator (BAMS-D) unmanned aircraft being tested by the U.S. Navy crashed June 11 at approximately 12:11 EST near Bloodsworth Island in Dorchester County, Md. approximately 22 miles east of NAS Patuxent River, Md.
Northrop Grumman Unveils U.S. Navy's MQ-4C BAMS Triton (14 June 2012)
The unmanned aircraft community received its first glimpse of the U.S. Navy's MQ-4C Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) during an unveiling ceremony June 14 at Northrop Grumman's Palmdale, Calif., manufacturing plant.
The Navy made Pax River history July 29 after it conducted the naval air station's historic first flight of the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator.
Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers Welcomes New Commander (8 August 2012)
Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) welcomed a new admiral during a change of command ceremony Aug. 6.
F-35 Completes First Airborne Weapons Separation (9 August 2012)
The F-35 Lightning II accomplished a significant test milestone Aug. 8 when the aircraft successfully released a weapon in flight.
Device Boosts Navy's Ability to Inspect and Repair Aircraft Engines (27 August 2012)
The Naval Air Systems Command announced Aug. 27 that it has developed a device that is doing for aircraft inspections what colonoscopies have done for cancer detection.
F-35B Completes First Airborne Engine Start Tests (4 September 2012)
The F-35 integrated test force announced the completion of a major prerequisite test for in-flight performance on the short take-off and vertical landing variant of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter Sept. 4.
NAVAIR Reserve Program Changes Leadership (1 October 2012)
Leadership of more than 200 Navy Reservists supporting Naval Air Systems Command around the world turned over at a ceremony Sept. 28.
Q&A: Director of NAVAIR Reserve Program Looks Back at his Tenure (2 November 2012)
For almost three years, Rear Adm. Charles Rainey worked to improve the agility and flexibility of NAVAIR's Reserve force.
First X-47B UCAS Catapult Launch Makes Naval Aviation History (29 November 2012)
The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator successfully completed its inaugural land-based catapult launch here Nov. 29, marking the start of a new era for naval aviation.
F-35C Lightning II Hits Weapons Testing Milestone: CF-2 Completes Initial Pit Drop Testing (30 November 2012)
The F-35 integrated test force aboard Naval Air Station Patuxent River completed a weapons ejection milestone for the Lightning II carrier variant on Nov. 28.
Fire Scout Breaks Endurance Records on USS Klakring Deployment (3 December 2012)
The Navy's fourth Fire Scout detachment returned to Mayport, Fla., Dec. 1 after achieving several milestones during its five-month deployment aboard USS Klakring (FFG 42).