US Navy’s CVN 78 Aircraft Carrier Achieved IOC in December
During Sea Air Space 2022, Capt. Brian Metcalf, CVN 78 program manager, revealed information about the carrier's capabilities, differences from previous carriers, and the program schedule.
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Video: General Atomics EMALS at Sea Air Space 2022
Update on the EMALS and AAG programs with General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems during Sea Air Space 2022.
HII Completes Maintenance of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)
Huntington Ingalls Industries completed the first planned incremental availability (PIA) for aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).
Advanced Weapons Elevators completed aboard USS Gerald R. Ford
On December 22, the 11th and final Advanced Weapons Elevator (AWE) aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) was turned over to the Ship’s Crew.
EMALS and AAG Successfully Performed during CVN 78 Shock Trials
General Atomics announced that the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)...
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Commences Planned Incremental Availability
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) departed Naval Station Norfolk to make the transit to Newport News Shipyard in support of her Planned Incremental Availability (PIA), a six-month period of modernization, maintenance, and repairs, Aug. 20, 2021.
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Successfully Completed Final Shock Trials
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) successfully conducted a third explosive event off the coast of Jacksonville, FL, on 8 Aug., marking the completion of the ship’s Full Ship Shock Trials (FSST).
Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Completes First Ship Shock Trials
On Friday, June 18, the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) successfully completed the first scheduled explosive event as part of Full Ship Shock Trials (FSST).
EMALS and AAG Systems Aboard CVN 78 Reach New Milestone
General Atomics announced that the EMALS and AAG system aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) achieved the U.S. Navy’s target of 8,000 successful...
EMALS, AAG hit 8,000 aircraft recoveries, launches before completion of Ford Post Delivery Test & Trials
Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) and Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) achieved 8,000 aircraft recoveries and launches aboard USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)...