Throwing this out there if anyone has questions about the current and future state of unmanned platforms for the AF. If you have any questions, please ask! I do not have a crystal ball, but can give an idea of why/how we got to where we are and where we are likely to go. Here are a couple points:

1. The MQ-9 is not going anywhere. Mainly…

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Extended Minimum Crew Operations (eMCO), aka single pilot, may be in Europe by 2027. Luckily, the Unions in the United States are unlikely to ever relent on dual-pilot Airliners, at least in our professional lifetime. It is a bold strategy though, lets see if it pays off…

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Europe Nears First Single-Pilot Airliner Certification: Unions Raise Safety Concerns

The aviation industry stands on the ridge of a significant transformation with the impending introduction of Extended Minimum Crew Operations (eMCO), touted by Airbus as the future of single-pilot cruise operations. Scheduled for debut in 2027, single-pilot cruise operations represent … Continue reading

Great article from War on the Rocks discussing the Air Littoral and why the USAF cannot guarantee Air Superiority in future wars.

For decades, the Army need not worry about threats from above and have been able to enjoy the freedom to maneuver across a battlefield because the Air Force has their back. However, Ukraine and Syria have shown…

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Drones, the Air Littoral, and the Looming Irrelevance of the U.S. Air Force - War on the Rocks

Today, the U.S. Air Force faces an almost-existential crisis. During the past several years, the service has been battered by the loss of its prestigious