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Flight test files: North American P-51 Mustang – learning to trust laminar flow

How NACA used the P-51 Mustang to advance laminar flow, transonic research, and drag reduction, shaping both WWII air combat ...

International Test Pilots School Wins U.S. Air Force Contract for Grumman HU-16C Albatross Flight Test Training Services

ITPS Grumman HU-16C Albatross to provide flight test training and support services at Edwards Air Force Base The HU-16C ...
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Flight test files: Lockheed F-104 Starfighter – mastering the aerodynamics of the razor-thin wing

How NASA used the F-104 Starfighter's razor-thin wing to explore supersonic handling, shuttle approaches, and X-15 support.

ITPS Canada to Deliver Hybrid Flight Test Training Program for Bombardier Beginning January 2026

Test Pilot and Flight Test Engineer Training Solution for Major OEM Aerospace Flight Test Teams ITPS is proud to ...
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SpaceX preparing for 9th test flight of Starship after 2 explosions

SpaceX is preparing the launch of Starship Tuesday night, making this its ninth flight test following two recent explosions. The first explosion occurred during flight test seven, sending flaming ...
Janes

Hypersonica conducts first flight test of prototype hypersonic strike missile

Anglo‑German defence and aerospace company Hypersonica has carried out its first flight test of a prototype hypersonic strike missile, the company announced in a ...
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Garmin opens aviation flight test center at Mesa Gateway Airport

Garmin has opened a new aviation hangar and office complex at Mesa Gateway Airport in Arizona to expand flight testing and aircraft certification capacity.