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Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC)

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Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC), a subsidiary of Textron Inc., is the world's largest outsourced civilian tactical airborne training organization, providing high-quality live flight training for the U.S. Department of Defense and international military partners. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, the company operates a diverse fleet of over 90 aircraft—including supersonic fighter jets like the Mirage F1 and F-21 Kfir—to simulate realistic enemy threats for air-to-air, air-to-ship, and air-to-surface training missions. ATAC's business model centers on long-term government contracts to enhance the operational readiness of Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps aircrews while reducing the cost and wear on front-line military assets. With over 85,000 flight hours of experience, the company provides essential services such as adversary air (ADAIR) support, fleet integrated training, and research and development support across major operating locations in the United States and the Western Pacific.