Army Aviation – February 28 2026 – Army Aviation

Togeth- er, these efforts ensure the workforce remains properly sized, skilled, and aligned with the Army’s evolving avi- ation sustainment demands. Modernizing Infrastructure. Construction of the Aviation Multi-Purpose Production Facility represents a major leap forward in de- pot efficiency. Once complete, the facil- ity is projected to reduce internal parts movement by 70 percent and save the Army an estimated $60 million annu- ally, improving aircraft flow and overall readiness.

Leveraging Smart Technology. In partnership with the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute, CCAD is integrating artificial intelli- gence and human-machine collabora- tion into depot operations. These tech- nologies increase precision, accelerate production, and enhance safety across the shop floor. Beginning in 2026, CCAD will introduce shearography in partnership with the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), a non- destructive inspection technology that assesses rotor blade structural integri- ty and significantly reduces inspection timelines from hours to minutes while improving accuracy and repeatability.

Innovating Sustainment. CCAD’s Sustainment Level Repair (SLR) program exemplifies a shift to- ward smarter maintenance. By reusing approximately 80 percent of critical flight components, the Army avoids new procurement costs and returns aircraft to service in months rather than years. Partnering for Readiness. Direct Support Partnership Agree- ments with original equipment manu- facturers provide depot artisans access to technical data, specialized tools, and critical parts. These partnerships short- en repair timelines, reduce costs, and ensure aircraft return to operational units faster. Delivering Readiness at Speed and Scale CCAD’s mission extends beyond repairing helicopters and components.

As part of the Army’s organic sustain- ment enterprise, the depot provides strategic depth, surge capacity, and technical expertise that cannot be rap- idly replicated elsewhere. At the same time, CCAD remains deeply commit- ted to the Coastal Bend – supporting local schools, suppliers, and workforce development initiatives that sustain long-term regional growth.

Army Aviation faces a future defined by speed, adaptability, and modern- ization. CCAD is not navigating that future by chance. We have direction, a plan, and a workforce aligned toward our future goals.

Army Aviation Branch Chief Update By MG Clair Gill 16 CPE Aviation Update By Rodney Davis 18 CPE Mission Autonomy By BG Anthony Gibbs 20 Combat Readiness Center Update By Directorate of Analysis and Prevention, U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center 21 Reserve Component Aviation Update By Kevin Scherrer and Greg Sevilla 22 CCDC AVMC Tech Talk By Dr. Thomas L. Thompson 23 Ask the Flight Surgeon By CPT (Dr.) Jesse Britt SPECIAL FOCUS – Aviation Maintenance/Sustainment 24 Sustaining the Training Base: How AMCOM FMX Enables Aviation and Fires Modernization By Mr. Steven A.

Collins 26 CCAD: Transforming Army Aviation Sustainment for the Future Fight By COL Kevin Consedine 28 Aviation Sustainment Support to Army Continuous Transformation By Bennett (Ben) Moe and CSM (Ret.) Tod Glidewell 30 The Indispensable Role of AMCOM LAR in Sustaining Army Readiness By William (Billy) Barnes Contents February 28, 2026, Vol. 75, No. 2 26 10 20 28 30 ARMY AVIATION Magazine 4 February 28, 2026 ARMY AVIATION is the official journal of the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA). The views expressed in this publication are those of the individual authors, not the Department of Defense or its elements.

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