DigiFlight Showcases Next-Gen Mixed Reality Trainer at AAAA 2026

The Phoenix platform will provide Army aviation leaders with direct experience of a new approach to immersive Apache pilot training.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:00pm

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A highly detailed, glowing 3D illustration of the interior of an Apache helicopter cockpit, with neon cyan and magenta lights illuminating the various controls, displays, and instruments. The cockpit is surrounded by a futuristic, cyberpunk-inspired digital landscape, conceptually representing the mixed-reality training environment.DigiFlight's new mixed-reality Apache trainer immerses pilots in a high-tech, futuristic cockpit to enhance readiness and reduce live flight costs.Today in Nashville

DigiFlight, a military aviation and defense technology company, will debut its Phoenix Mixed Reality Flight Training Device at the Army Aviation Warfighting Summit hosted by the Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) in Nashville, Tennessee. The Phoenix platform replicates the operational environment of the AH-64 Apache helicopter using mixed-reality technology, high-fidelity cockpit hardware, and advanced simulation software to deliver realistic pilot and crew training while reducing the costs and logistical challenges of live flight.

Why it matters

With over 1,200 AH-64 Apache helicopters in service across more than a dozen partner nations, demand for advanced, cost-effective pilot training continues to grow. Training organizations are increasingly adopting simulation to enhance pilot readiness and reduce the costs and limitations of live flight, making DigiFlight's new mixed-reality trainer a significant development in the field of military aviation training.

The details

The Phoenix platform features anatomically accurate cockpit geometry, realistic flight controls, and instrument panels, and supports multi-crew mission rehearsal through interconnected trainer units. The trainer incorporates technology from various industry partners, including ACME Worldwide Enterprises, Bihrle Applied Research, Bugeye Technologies powered by JF Taylor, Dell Technologies, AI built on Google Cloud, MVR Simulation, Varjo, and ZedaSoft.

  • The AAAA Summit is an annual event for Army aviation professionals, focused on modernization, operational readiness, and the future of rotary-wing aviation.
  • DigiFlight will offer live demonstrations of the Phoenix simulator during the Summit, allowing attendees to experience the benefits of advanced simulation for pilot readiness and operational training.
  • The Maryland Department of Commerce announced that DigiFlight, Inc.'s Dr. Jazma Parker has been named to the 2026 Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum Power 100.

The players

DigiFlight

A military aviation and defense technology company with 25 years of experience in providing instructor pilots and maintainer trainers for Foreign Military Sales programs in over 63 countries.

Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA)

The host of the Army Aviation Warfighting Summit, an annual event for Army aviation professionals focused on modernization, operational readiness, and the future of rotary-wing aviation.

Dr. Jazma Parker

An employee of DigiFlight, Inc. who has been named to the 2026 Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum Power 100, an initiative that recognizes 100 women annually whose outstanding accomplishments are breaking barriers and redefining the faces of leadership.

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What’s next

During the Summit, DigiFlight will offer live demonstrations of the Phoenix simulator, allowing attendees to experience the benefits of advanced simulation for pilot readiness and operational training.

The takeaway

DigiFlight's new Phoenix Mixed Reality Flight Training Device represents a significant advancement in military aviation training, providing a cost-effective and immersive solution to enhance pilot readiness and reduce the limitations of live flight. As demand for Apache pilot training continues to grow globally, this technology could play a crucial role in modernizing and optimizing training programs for partner nations.