News - Category Innovation

March 9, 2022
97 AMW creates innovation center to bring the future faster

By leaning forward into existing and emerging technologies, the 97th Operations Group is changing the way the 97th AMW trains C-17 Globemaster III, KC-46 Pegasus and KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew members through the 97 AMW innovation center.
Feb. 4, 2022
AETC Det. 62 begins eVTOL training requirements research with simulator delivery

Air Education and Training Command's Detachment 62 began its research into training requirements for emerging electric vertical takeoff/landing (eVTOL) aircraft with the arrival of a Joby eVTOL aircraft simulator at Kelly Field Feb. 4.
Feb. 4, 2022
37th Training Group builds the force through modernized training

With more than 23 different career fields in four separate training locations, the 37th Training Group trains and provides mission-ready service members and military working dogs for the Department of the Air Force and the Department of Defense.
Oct. 27, 2021
AETC’s Detachment 62 leading Agility Prime’s training effort

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., has empowered Airmen across the Air Force to make decisions at the speed needed in a dynamic global environment, urging them to remove bureaucratic processes and eliminate redundancies to help the service increase effectiveness, drive innovation,
Oct. 25, 2021
AETC Innovation Summit set for Nov. 10

The 6th Innovation Summit (iSummit) will be hosted virtually by Air Education and Training Command officials Nov. 10 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The theme for the event is, “Innovation Accelerators You Need to Know.” The iSummit is designed to advance collaboration by providing AETC Airmen at all
Sept. 15, 2021
Accelerating change through an innovation culture on "WERX Seminar Series" Sept. 23

Accelerating change by fostering a culture of innovation and transforming the way Airmen learn will be the topic of the next "WERX Seminar Series" Sept. 23 beginning at 12:30 p.m. central. The presentation is hosted by Air University's Innovation Accelerator (AUiX) and MGMWerx and will be headlined
Aug. 31, 2021
Oct. 15 deadline approaching to submit innovation ideas for AETC Spark Tank 2022

All AETC Airmen are encouraged to submit ideas they believe will significantly impact Air Force missions within 6-24 months using the Guardian and Airmen Innovation Network. It is critical to enter submissions as early as possible so AETC innovation experts can assist with your pitch video and
Aug. 4, 2021
Air University Innovation Accelerator office pushes ideas, research ‘one step beyond’

The Air University Innovation Accelerator office’s vision is to push the university’s contributions to national security, strategic competition and integrated deterrence “one step beyond.” The AUiX office provides resources, expertise and processes for networking innovative ideas and research from
July 19, 2021
AETC Innovators invited to attend virtual iSummit July 29, 2021

To fuel collaboration among Air Education and Training Command Airmen, HQ AETC is hosting its next virtual innovation summit (iSummit) on July 29 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. central time. The purpose of the iSummit is to improve collaboration between innovators by providing AETC Airmen a platform to
June 3, 2021
Training the modern world

In late 2018, the need for a commercial wireless internet system was identified as an emerging requirement by the Air Education Training Command to help expand learning opportunities for Airmen in training in and out of the classroom. The Learning Wi-Fi Service was identified as the solution and a