Military Flight Training USA Summit 2026 will bring together U.S. and allied aviation leaders to examine the future of military pilot readiness and training. The event focuses on developing scalable, versatile, and affordable approaches to pilot training for future operational demands.

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Returning with an expanded community of more than 300 senior leaders, program managers, instructors, and industry representatives, the summit will highlight the programs and people shaping how military forces develop, prepare, and sustain pilots.
Organizations including AETC, CNATRA, and the Army Aviation Center of Excellence will contribute strategic direction and operational insight into modernization across the military flight training enterprise.
Military Flight Training USA Summit 2026 will take place on October 27–28, 2026.
The event will focus on advanced training technologies, integrated live-virtual-constructive (LVC) ecosystems, talent development, and cross-service collaboration.
Sessions will examine how military aviation training programs are adapting to support more adaptable and combat-credible aircrews for future operational environments.

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Attendees will hear from senior military leaders, aviation program managers, instructors, and industry representatives involved in military flight training modernization.
The summit will address pilot readiness, training modernization, advanced aviation training technologies, and collaboration across U.S. and allied aviation communities.
The event will feature participation from representatives of organizations including AETC, CNATRA, and the Army Aviation Center of Excellence, alongside military aviation and industry personnel involved in pilot training and readiness programs.
San Antonio, Texas
United States
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