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Inside GA-ASI Flight Test & Aircrew Training Operations

By General Atomics Aeronautical / 10 Aug 2026

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) provides an inside look at its Flight Test & Training Center (FTTC) in Grand Forks, North Dakota, as the facility marks 10 years since its first flight.

Owned and operated by GA-ASI, the FTTC provides access to flight testing, aircraft maintenance and aircrew training. The video highlights operations at the facility and shares perspectives from members of the team working at the center.

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