913th AG launches new VR partnership, saving $18.5M

The 913th Airlift Group is training maintainers with its newly established virtual reality training center utilizing realistic, zero-risk simulations instead of active flight lines, mitigating an estimated $18.5 million in training and maintenance costs over the past 18 months.

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U.S. Air Force

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https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4577490/913th-ag-launches-new-vr-partnership-saving-185m/

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United States

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Air Force

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Aug 19, 2026, 2:54 PM

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The military source (U.S. Air Force) stated: 913th AG launches new VR partnership, saving $18.5M
The 913th Airlift Group is training maintainers with its newly established virtual reality training center utilizing realistic, zero-risk simulations instead of active flight lines, mitigating an estimated $18.5 million in training and maintenance costs over the past 18 months.
Source type: military
Verification: official claim
Source country: United States
Published (UTC): 2026-08-19T14:54:00.000Z
Source: U.S. Air Force
Original source: https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4577490/913th-ag-launches-new-vr-partnership-saving-185m/


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