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March 3, 2025
Holloman Air Force Base Partners with TowFLEXX Miltech and Evitado to Revolutionize Aircraft Towing Operations

The 49th Maintenance Group is advancing its mission readiness through a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research contract collaboration with Evitado Technologies and its anti-collision solution, and TowFLEXX Miltech, a leading manufacturer of electric, remote-controlled towing vehicles without
Dec. 13, 2023
AFWERX accepting applications for spring 2024 fellowship

AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory is accepting applications for its upcoming spring Traditional Fellowship Program through Jan. 5.
Dec. 7, 2023
Forging the future: 33rd MXG Airmen innovate F-35 canopy cover and wash cover designs

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt Andrew McCamish, 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aircraft section chief, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Schmitt, 33rd MXG quality assurance inspector, have been developing a new canopy cover and reusable wash covers for the aircraft.
Nov. 9, 2023
Around the Air Force: Allvin Takes Command, Missile Warning Mission, EVTOL Testing Begins

In this week’s look around the Air Force, Gen. Allvin is confirmed as the 23rd Chief of Staff of the Air Force, U.S. Space Force assumes missile warning mission responsibility from U.S. Army, and the Alia electric aircraft arrives at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, for capability testing. (Hosted by
Sept. 26, 2023
Emerging Technologies Integrated Test Force takes delivery of first eVTOL aircraft

The Emerging Technologies Integrated Test Force is the lead element tasked with testing and evaluating the technology for future national defense applications.
April 25, 2023
Det. 62 - Small Detachment, Big Impact for AETC's 2022 Team of the Year

In its short existence, Air Education and Training Command’s Detachment 62 has had an outsized impact on the electric vertical take-off and lift (eVTOL) landscape across the nation. Partnerships across industry and the government have been key to success for Det. 62, who was recently recognized as
Dec. 13, 2022
2023 Innovation Industry Days open for registration

Registration is now open for the 2023 Innovation Industry Days in San Antonio.
Nov. 30, 2022
Department of the Air Force announces Spark Tank 2023 semifinalists

The sixth annual Spark Tank 2023 was recently held and the top 15 ideas were selected to advance to the semifinals.
Nov. 25, 2022
Air, Space Forces transition to AFWERX 3.0

AFWERX will release a series of new initiatives in support of its 3.0 evolution. Air and Space Force leaders will detail new opportunities for stakeholder engagement during a live broadcast Dec. 14.
Nov. 15, 2022
Registration Open Through Dec. 17 for AllSpark’s ‘Design Warfare’ Course - Powered by AFWERX

Motivated, open-minded Airmen looking for the knowledge and experience to be an installation-level innovation leader are encouraged to register for the in-person ‘Design Warfare’ course at JBSA-Randolph Jan. 23 through Feb. 17, 2023.