USD 150 Million US Air Force Contract Awarded to Sustain C-5 Simulator and Training Operations

United States – CymSTAR, a U.S.-based integrator of aircrew and maintenance training systems, has been awarded a contract exceeding USD 150 million by the U.S. Air Force to continue managing the C-5 Training System (TS). This follows a competitive selection process and builds on CymSTAR’s prior role supporting the program since 2017.

• CymSTAR will operate and maintain C-5 training devices—including simulators—for pilots, flight engineers, loadmasters, and maintenance personnel.

• The new contract spans from January 1, 2026, to December 2034, including a transition period and nine option years.

• Training locations include Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Dover AFB, Travis AFB, and Westover ARB.

• CymSTAR’s responsibilities also include delivering instruction, updating courseware, and managing device concurrency to align with aircraft upgrades.

• The C-5 TS is overseen by the Simulators Division of the Agile Combat Support Directorate at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.

• Key subcontractors include Aviation Training Consulting (ATC), CAE USA, and the CTE Joint Venture (Carley Corporation and ESP, Inc.).

Statements

• “We are honored to continue supporting the U.S. Air Force with proven, reliable, and unmatched training capabilities for the C-5M Super Galaxy fleet,” said Daniel Marticello, President and CEO of CymSTAR. “This award recognizes our team’s dedication, expertise, and partnership with the Air Force.”

About CymSTAR
CymSTAR is a Broken Arrow, Oklahoma-based training systems integrator with over two decades of experience supporting aircrew and maintenance readiness for U.S. and Allied forces. The company provides engineering, simulation, and training services and is a HUBZone-certified small business employing over 200 professionals across the United States.

Source: CymSTAR