MTSU aerospace

Middle Tennessee State University has a new air-traffic control simulator and is addressing the nation's projected needs for thousands of new ATC's as veterans retire. WPLN NPR reports.

USAF's local chief seeks Tullahoma engagement

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Panarisi (left), commander of Arnold Air Force Base and Arnold Engineering Development Center, at Tullahoma, wants more involvement with local communities, particularly in improving K-12 education. Times-Gazette story here. AEDC does wind-tunnel and other engineering studies of aerodynamics and other issues.

First Aviation booming

Memphis-based First Aviation Services and its Aerospace Products division seem to be booming, in the wake of acquisitions and investment by an Israeli firm. The CA reports.

AEDC Tullahoma role in Ares launch

Engineers at Arnold Engineering Development Center at Tullahoma are high after seeing their wind-tunnel tests contribute to a success Ares I-X launch. The TFP reports.