Switzerland – Military Flight Training (MFT) Conference 2026, positioned as a premier global conference for military aviation training professionals, will take place from 31 March to 2 April 2026 at the Hotel & Conference Center Sempachersee in Switzerland, bringing together air force leaders, training commanders, and industry solution providers — with AFM readers eligible for a 10% registration discount.

• The three-day event will focus on advanced military flight training systems, pilot readiness, instructor development, and technology integration across fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms.

• MFT 2026 is expected to convene air force representatives, defense ministries, OEMs, simulator manufacturers, and contracted training providers.

• AFM readers can receive a 10% registration discount by using the code AFM10 at checkout.

Register here.

Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, the event provides a focused platform for airpower leaders, training commands, procurement authorities and technology innovators to tackle the most urgent questions facing military aviation today: 

• How can pilot readiness be accelerated without compromising quality? 

• Which technologies genuinely narrow the gap between simulation and operational reality? 

• How should air forces prepare aviators for contested, information-rich battlespaces? 

• What procurement approaches deliver both capability and long-term value? 

Military Flight Training 2026 will cover training for the full spectrum of aircrews, from rotary and multi-engine platforms to fast jet, fifth and emerging sixth generation aircraft. The discussion extends beyond individual platforms to alliance-wide readiness, ensuring air forces remain operationally aligned in increasingly contested environments. 

The event is officially supported by the Swiss Air Force and NATO Flight Training Europe, reinforcing its status as a strategic forum for allied collaboration. Over 400 leaders from more than 40 nations are expected to attend, highlighting the scale and urgency of the challenge facing military aviation. 

The future of airpower depends on the training decisions being made today. 

Explore the full agenda here.

Source: Defence IQ
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