RAVN Aerospace Builds Momentum Heading into Tailhook 2026

RAVN Aerospace is heading into Tailhook 2026 with strong momentum, a growing fleet, and a continued commitment to delivering innovative, mission-focused training solutions for the U.S. military and its partners.

The RAVN team will join leaders from across the Naval Aviation community at the annual Tailhook Symposium in Reno, Nevada, August 20–22. Tailhook brings together active-duty service members, veterans, industry leaders and innovators to exchange ideas and explore the capabilities shaping the future of Naval Aviation.

For RAVN, the event provides an opportunity to connect with customers and partners while showcasing the experience, agility, and operational expertise behind the company's expanding Warfighter Training and Advanced Flight Training capabilities.

"Tailhook is special to our team because we understand the mission and the people behind it," said RAVN Chief Revenue Officer Nicholas “Mario” Good. "We’re excited to be part of the conversations taking place this year and to demonstrate how RAVN can help prepare today's warfighters for increasingly complex operating environments."

Expanding the Fleet, Expanding the Mission

RAVN Aerospace is entering its next phase of growth, expanding its aircraft fleet, increasing training capacity, and positioning the company to meet growing demand for advanced, mission-relevant aviation training and support.

"We're not simply adding aircraft. We're expanding what we're capable of delivering to the warfighter. "

Central to RAVN's growth is the company's recent acquisition of 10 Hawk aircraft, significantly expanding the company's fleet and future training capacity. The acquisition represents a significant investment in RAVN's ability to scale its training operations and deliver increasingly sophisticated solutions across Advanced Flight Training, Adversary Air, Close Air Support, RDT&E and other mission requirements.

"This is an exciting moment for RAVN," said Eric "Popeye" Doyle, RAVN CEO and former U.S. Navy Blue Angels Commanding Officer and TOPGUN instructor. "We're not simply adding aircraft. We're expanding what we're capable of delivering to the warfighter. This investment gives us greater capacity, greater flexibility and additional platforms to deliver the kind of relevant, high-quality training our customers need."

Focused on What Comes Next

As RAVN continues to expand, the company's focus remains centered on mission readiness, customer needs, and disciplined growth.

"We're building RAVN for the future," Doyle added. "That means investing in aircraft and technology, but it also means investing in our people and listening closely to what our customers need. There is tremendous opportunity ahead of us and growing our fleet while expanding our cadre of pilots and maintenance professionals gives us greater capacity to meet those needs and deliver meaningful capability to the warfighter."

RAVN looks forward to connecting with the Naval Aviation community at Tailhook 2026, August 20–22, at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. RAVN will also be joined by strategic partner SiNAB, highlighting a shared commitment to delivering innovative, mission-focused training solutions. Visit Booth 406 to meet our teams and learn more about our expanding capabilities.

"There is tremendous opportunity ahead of us and growing our fleet while expanding our cadre of pilots and maintenance professionals gives us greater capacity to meet those needs and deliver meaningful capability to the warfighter."

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