NASA Names Troy Asher Armstrong Flight Research Center Director
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has named Troy Asher director of the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. Asher, a veteran test pilot and aerospace engineer with decades of experience in flight research and operations, has served as the center’s acting director since March. “Troy has spent his career pushing the boundaries of flight, […] The post NASA Names Troy…
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has selected Troy Asher to serve as the new director of the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in California. Asher, a seasoned test pilot and aerospace engineer, has been acting director since March. According to NASA Administrator Isaacman, Asher’s career focuses on pushing the limits of flight, both as a pilot and a leader of mission teams.
NASA Associate Administrator and Chief Engineer Amit Kshatriya praised Asher’s technical expertise, operational judgment, and trust in team members, qualities essential for the demanding work of flight testing. Asher’s background includes stints as a U.S. Air Force test pilot, commander of the 419th Flight Test Squadron, and director of the Bomber Combined Test Force, as well as setting 25 world speed records in the B-1B bomber.
He will lead Armstrong’s workforce and operations, focusing on advancing flight research, aircraft operations, and the development of new aviation technologies. Armstrong, established in 1946, is renowned for its contributions to flight research, including pioneering work in supersonic flight and modern advancements in quiet supersonic technology through the X-59 aircraft.
Asher’s appointment comes after the retirement of Bradley Flick, who spent nearly four decades with NASA.
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