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U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft tail 0194, assigned to the 445th Airlift Wing, sits on the flightline prior to taking off at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, July 30, 2026. Tail 0194 sustained extensive damage last year but was repaired by the 445th Maintenance Group in collaboration with the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office and University of Dayton Research Institute to fabricate a nose panel using robotics technology to form sheet metal into a functional replacement part, the first of its kind produced, tested, and flown on an Air Force airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Peterson)

Air Force explores AI tools to predict aircraft failures, strengthen sustainment

“I would say we definitely have our foot in the pool, but we need to jump in a little deeper,” Brig. Gen. William Ottati said.
Aug 11, 2026 By Mikayla Easley
A Marine Corps V-22 Osprey evacuates casualties during a mock raid on Marine Corps Outlying Field Oak Grove, April 24, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Matthew Williams)

After 20 years of deployment, Marine Corps receives final Osprey amid upgrades and some flight-hour restrictions

“There were moments when its future was genuinely in doubt," said the deputy commandant for Marine aviation, according to a pre-written speech. "I think it is important…
Jul 28, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence
U.S. Marine Corps flight equipment technicians with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South, install a Flexible Linear Shaped Charge on a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II canopy assigned to VMFA-225 at Jose Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Dec. 9, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Marine Corps prototyping AI tools for aviation supply, predictive maintenance

“Let’s change it before it needs to be in the air, declare an emergency, land in some place we don’t want it to land, etc.,” Lt. Gen.…
Apr 20, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence
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