NEWS - Tag B-52

May 4, 2026
B-52 Engine Replacement Program Holds Critical Design Review, Paves Way for B-52J Upgrade

The B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) recently held its Critical Design Review (CDR), a pivotal milestone that enables the modification of two B-52 aircraft with new engines.
April 15, 2026
The B-52’s First Flight: From Future Failure to Living Legend

The B‑52 nearly died multiple times before it flew. Early turboprop designs weren’t better than the B‑36, so in 1948 Col. Pete Warden forced Boeing to switch to an all‑jet concept. Boeing redesigned the aircraft over one frantic weekend, creating the jet‑powered layout we recognize today.
Feb. 12, 2025
ERDC helps breathe new life into Boeing B-52 aircraft

A team of engineers and technical experts from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently helped AFLCMC accomplish their tasks for the B-52H Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP).
Aug. 23, 2023
Test Team Researches Human Factors Integration into B-52 CERP

A test team from the Global Power Bombers Combined Test Force recently began research into human factors integration as part of the B-52 Stratofortress Commercial Engine Replacement Program, on Edwards Air Force Base, California.
May 30, 2023
U.S. Air Force kicks off Radar Modernization for B-52 Stratofortress fleet

A B-52 from the 307th Bomb Wing arrived at a Boeing Co., facility in San Antonio, on May 25, to begin receiving the Active Electronically Scanned Array system, also known as AESA, as part of the Air Force’s B-52 Radar Modernization Program.

B-52 Engine Replacement Program Holds Critical Design Review, Paves Way for B-52J Upgrade

The B-52’s First Flight: From Future Failure to Living Legend

ERDC helps breathe new life into Boeing B-52 aircraft

Test Team Researches Human Factors Integration into B-52 CERP

U.S. Air Force kicks off Radar Modernization for B-52 Stratofortress fleet