# opslab.com > AI-optimized mirror of opslab.com containing 50 pages totalling 23,689 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://opslab.com. Last updated: 2026-08-07T12:08:12.542Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [OpsLab | Advancing Readiness. Optimizing Air Mobility.](/content/site-root.html): Discover our solution. OpsLab uses innovative asset management software to improve operational readiness for warfighters. We enable flying squadrons to automatically build forward-looking flight schedules, optimize critical resources, and simplify logistics. Our smart assistants solve operational pl, Discover our solution. OpsLab uses innovative asset management software to improve operational readiness for warfighters. We enable flying squadrons to automatically build forward-looking flight schedules, optimize critical resources, and simplify logistics. Our smart assistants solve operational planning, tracking, and recovery problems at scale. (276 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - [The Secret Behind Superior Flight Scheduling Automation  — OpsLab](/content/news/automation/index.html): There's an "aha!" moment that happens in nearly every single one of our product demonstrations. Our team renders what a typical flight schedule might look like – a “puckboard”, to some – and with a few clicks, we're able to completely update the board to reflect the most current flying con, There's an "aha!" moment that happens in nearly every single one of our product demonstrations. Our team renders what a typical flight schedule might look like – a “puckboard”, to some – and with a few clicks, we're able to completely update the board to reflect the most current flying conditions. (1,307 words) - [Building a Scheduling System — OpsLab](/content/news/building-a-scheduling-system/index.html): Safe and effective flight operations, both commercial and military, rely on inherently complex systems and swift, efficient decision-making., Safe and effective flight operations, both commercial and military, rely on inherently complex systems and swift, efficient decision-making. (1,026 words) - [The Parable of Three Schedulers and the Future of Air Operations — OpsLab](/content/news/2026-outlook/index.html): 2025 was a transformative year for OpsLab. We scaled our automation capabilities across dozens of new squadrons, brought our first generative AI features to production, and expanded our footprint beyond U.S. borders. More importantly, we learned something fundamental about what we're building - not , 2025 was a transformative year for OpsLab. We scaled our automation capabilities across dozens of new squadrons, brought our first generative AI features to production, and expanded our footprint beyond U.S. borders. More importantly, we learned something fundamental about what we're building - not from our own roadmap, but from watching how our customers actually use our systems. In short, we're becoming a true mesh between these application layers, essentially, a more complete operating system for air operations. And as we look toward 2026, everything we're building will reflect that reality. (1,679 words) - [Why I Joined OpsLab — OpsLab](/content/news/lance-intro/index.html): By joining OpsLab, I see an opportunity to address a critical need across NATO air forces. We have the chance to significantly reduce the administrative burden on our pilots, giving them back the time they need to focus on what really matters - maintaining the highest levels of operational readiness, By joining OpsLab, I see an opportunity to address a critical need across NATO air forces. We have the chance to significantly reduce the administrative burden on our pilots, giving them back the time they need to focus on what really matters - maintaining the highest levels of operational readiness and effectiveness. (893 words) - [OpsLab Wins AFWERX TACFI Contract — OpsLab](/content/news/afwerx-tacfi-contract/index.html): OpsLab announced today that it has been awarded a Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) contract from AFWERX, the innovation arm of the United States Air Force (USAF). Under the terms of the contract, OpsLab will continue to develop their innovative squadron operations software – SkySchedule – to improv, OpsLab announced today that it has been awarded a Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) contract from AFWERX, the innovation arm of the United States Air Force (USAF). Under the terms of the contract, OpsLab will continue to develop their innovative squadron operations software – SkySchedule – to improve operational readiness across the Air Force. (580 words) - [OpsLab Announces Addition of Strategic Advisors, Including a Former Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force — OpsLab](/content/news/strategic-advisors/index.html): Three Leaders Provide Decades of Leadership Experience from the Highest Levels of National Security and Commercial Aviation., Three Leaders Provide Decades of Leadership Experience from the Highest Levels of National Security and Commercial Aviation. (561 words) - [OpsLab: Our New Look — OpsLab](/content/news/new-opslab-brand/index.html): Welcome to the new OpsLab.com. Although the OpsLab journey began in 2019, the last few months have been some of the most momentous in our company’s history., Welcome to the new OpsLab.com. Although the OpsLab journey began in 2019, the last few months have been some of the most momentous in our company’s history. (513 words) - [Shaw Air Force Base, 20th Fighter Wing Awards SBIR Phase III Contract to OpsLab — OpsLab](/content/news/shaw-sbir-phase-iii-contract/index.html): OpsLab announced a new contract to support the Airmen at Shaw Air Force Base (AFB). The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III award will provide software to 200 users with the 20th Fighter Wing, the 20th Operations Group, and the 20th Operations Support Squadron., OpsLab announced a new contract to support the Airmen at Shaw Air Force Base (AFB). The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III award will provide software to 200 users with the 20th Fighter Wing, the 20th Operations Group, and the 20th Operations Support Squadron. (490 words) - [Where We’re Going, Where We’ve Been — OpsLab](/content/news/2025-outlook/index.html): 2024 was a banner year for OpsLab. As we think about how we harness 2024’s momentum into 2025, we’re acutely focused on our 2,500+ end users. We’re aiming to make our offering even better by adding new AI capabilities in very short order., 2024 was a banner year for OpsLab. As we think about how we harness 2024’s momentum into 2025, we’re acutely focused on our 2,500+ end users. We’re aiming to make our offering even better by adding new AI capabilities in very short order. (823 words) - [From Squadron-Built to Enterprise Solution: The Gonkulator’s Journey — OpsLab](/content/news/gonk-evolution/index.html): In the fast-paced environment of fighter squadrons, scheduling is more than just administrative work—it's a critical function that directly impacts mission readiness, operational effectiveness, and the cost of maintaining our military. For years, fighter squadrons relied on existing systems of recor, In the fast-paced environment of fighter squadrons, scheduling is more than just administrative work—it's a critical function that directly impacts mission readiness, operational effectiveness, and the cost of maintaining our military. For years, fighter squadrons relied on existing systems of record that created a significant cognitive burden for those tasked with keeping our planes in the air. (811 words) - [OpsLab Awarded Contract from U.S. Air Force to Support MQ-9 Reaper — OpsLab](/content/news/mq-9/index.html): OpsLab announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Air Force to support the General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper. Under the terms of the contract, OpsLab will work with the 25th Attack Group at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, South Carolina to integrate its marquee software SkySchedule, , OpsLab announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Air Force to support the General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper. Under the terms of the contract, OpsLab will work with the 25th Attack Group at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, South Carolina to integrate its marquee software SkySchedule, automatically build and reflow schedules, and predict operational readiness deficits. (467 words) - [OpsLab Receives U.S. Department of Defense Grant to Schedule Air Ranges for Pilot Training — OpsLab](/content/news/nsin-grant/index.html): OpsLab has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Defense to expand their capabilities to manage the scheduling and operation of air ranges., OpsLab has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Defense to expand their capabilities to manage the scheduling and operation of air ranges. (532 words) - [On the Ground with AETC’s 88th Flying Training Squadron — OpsLab](/content/news/on-the-ground-with-aetcs-88th-flying-training-squadron.html): In the defense tech industry, there are few greater privileges than working directly alongside the men and women who keep our nation’s military ready and operational. Recently, our team had the honor of visiting the 88th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) at Shepherd Air Force Base, a squadron within Ai, In the defense tech industry, there are few greater privileges than working directly alongside the men and women who keep our nation’s military ready and operational. Recently, our team had the honor of visiting the 88th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) at Shepherd Air Force Base, a squadron within Air Education and Training Command (AETC), where we partnered with flight schedulers to begin implementing Sky 2.0. (428 words) - [Former United States Air Force Lieutenant General Joins OpsLab to Lead International Strategy — OpsLab](/content/news/landrum-announcement/index.html): OpsLab Inc. today announced the hiring of Lieutenant General (R) Lance “Spike” Landrum to lead the company’s international strategy., OpsLab Inc. today announced the hiring of Lieutenant General (R) Lance “Spike” Landrum to lead the company’s international strategy. (503 words) - [OpsLab Awarded Contract from U.S. Air Force to Support RQ-4 Global Hawk — OpsLab](/content/news/rq-4/index.html): OpsLab announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Air Force to support the Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk. Under the terms of the contract, OpsLab will work with the 348th Operational and Programmed Flying Training Squadrons to integrate its marquee automated flight operati, OpsLab announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Air Force to support the Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk. Under the terms of the contract, OpsLab will work with the 348th Operational and Programmed Flying Training Squadrons to integrate its marquee automated flight operations platform, SkySchedule . (528 words) - [SkySchedule achieves “Awardable” status through the Department of Defense CDAO’s Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace - SBIR Aisle — OpsLab](/content/news/tradewinds/index.html): OpsLab, the leader in providing automated squadron operations tools to warfighters, announced that its marquee software product, SkySchedule, is now available through the SBIR Aisle program from the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s (CDAO) Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace., OpsLab, the leader in providing automated squadron operations tools to warfighters, announced that its marquee software product, SkySchedule, is now available through the SBIR Aisle program from the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s (CDAO) Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace. (407 words) - [Common Values, Common Challenges: NATO’s Interoperability Challenge in Flight Operations — OpsLab](/content/news/nato-interoperability/index.html): The OpsLab leadership team recently visited military installations across several European NATO allies to discuss squadron operations and readiness challenges., The OpsLab leadership team recently visited military installations across several European NATO allies to discuss squadron operations and readiness challenges. (660 words) - [A Milestone Worth Celebrating: 3,000 Warfighters on OpsLab and Counting  — OpsLab](/content/news/3000/index.html): Today marks a special day for OpsLab. We’ve officially reached 3,000 U.S. Air Force end users across our platform—a milestone that feels both surreal and deeply meaningful for our team., Today marks a special day for OpsLab. We’ve officially reached 3,000 U.S. Air Force end users across our platform—a milestone that feels both surreal and deeply meaningful for our team. (373 words) - [OpsLab Wins Deployment Contract with Aviano AFB, a NATO Partner in Italy — OpsLab](/content/news/deployment-contract-with-nato-aviano/index.html): The 510 FS is the first NATO partner that OpsLab has under contract to automate the day-to-day and long-range schedule for managing flight operations., The 510 FS is the first NATO partner that OpsLab has under contract to automate the day-to-day and long-range schedule for managing flight operations. (621 words) - [OpsLab Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract to Extend Air Operations Optimization Services — OpsLab](/content/news/awarded-us-air-force-contract-to-extend-air-operations.html): OpsLab, a leader in optimizing air operations, tasking, and airspace for military flying squadrons, announced today that it has been awarded a follow-on contract from the U.S. Air Force to extend its services at critical flying squadrons. The contract represents the company’s 12th award from the USA, OpsLab, a leader in optimizing air operations, tasking, and airspace for military flying squadrons, announced today that it has been awarded a follow-on contract from the U.S. Air Force to extend its services at critical flying squadrons. The contract represents the company’s 12th award from the USAF, and confirms the continued implementation and service of OpsLab's marquee product, SkySchedule , at mission-critical squadrons. (358 words) - [The Future of NATO Depends on Innovation — OpsLab](/content/news/nato-strategy/index.html): NATO allies face pressure to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP amid calls for greater efficiency and innovation. While historically constrained by large contractors, NATO is embracing modular technologies and smaller companies like OpsLab that offer AI-powered solutions. This shift promotes int, NATO allies face pressure to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP amid calls for greater efficiency and innovation. While historically constrained by large contractors, NATO is embracing modular technologies and smaller companies like OpsLab that offer AI-powered solutions. This shift promotes interoperability and strengthens transatlantic defense partnerships. (455 words) - [Columbus Air Force Base, 50th Flying Training Squadron Awards SBIR Phase III Contract to OpsLab — OpsLab](/content/news/columbus-afb/index.html): This contract marks OpsLab’s ninth SBIR Phase III from the U.S Air Force, and third to specifically focus on flying training squadrons., This contract marks OpsLab’s ninth SBIR Phase III from the U.S Air Force, and third to specifically focus on flying training squadrons. (428 words) - [OpsLab Awarded First U.S. Navy Contract  — OpsLab](/content/news/navy-f18/index.html): OpsLab, the OS for Air Power, announced today that it has been awarded its first contract from the U.S. Navy. Under the terms of the contract, OpsLab will deploy its marquee automated flight operations platform, SkySchedule, to Sailors supporting the world’s largest F/A-18E/F squadron at Naval Air S, OpsLab, the OS for Air Power, announced today that it has been awarded its first contract from the U.S. Navy. Under the terms of the contract, OpsLab will deploy its marquee automated flight operations platform, SkySchedule, to Sailors supporting the world’s largest F/A-18E/F squadron at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia. (467 words) - [OpsLab Awarded Contract to Deliver Automated Flight Scheduling Software to 26th Weapons Squadron at Nellis AFB — OpsLab](/content/news/nellis-mq9/index.html): SkySchedule Expands OpsLab's Footprint in Unmanned Systems, Following Successful RQ-4 Deployments, SkySchedule Expands OpsLab's Footprint in Unmanned Systems, Following Successful RQ-4 Deployments (410 words) - [Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, 355th Fighter Wing awards SBIR Phase III Contract to OpsLab — OpsLab](/content/news/davis-monthan-sbir-phase-3-contract/index.html): OpsLab has been awarded a SBIR Phase III contract to automate the flying squadron scheduling for the 355th Fighter Wing, at Davis-Monthan AFB, in Tucson, AZ., OpsLab has been awarded a SBIR Phase III contract to automate the flying squadron scheduling for the 355th Fighter Wing, at Davis-Monthan AFB, in Tucson, AZ. (769 words) - [OpsLab Improving Operational Efficiency And Crew Scheduling In Commercial Aviation — OpsLab](/content/news/opslab-improving-operational-efficiency-crew-scheduling-commercial-aviation.html): The OpsLab Crew Tracking and Recovery Platform focuses on scheduling disruption management by automating manual processes. Scheduling disruptions are exponentially increased due to crew staffing issues, absences, weather, and aircraft challenges., The OpsLab Crew Tracking and Recovery Platform focuses on scheduling disruption management by automating manual processes. Scheduling disruptions are exponentially increased due to crew staffing issues, absences, weather, and aircraft challenges. (534 words) - [USAF OpsLab Automated Flying Squadron Scheduling Platform — OpsLab](/content/news/usaf-opslab-automated-flying-squadron-scheduling-platform.html): In recent news, the Department of Defense informed Congress that it was facing a shortfall of more than 3000 pilots. The majority of this shortage is with the fighter pilots, where the shortfall is about 1000 airmen., In recent news, the Department of Defense informed Congress that it was facing a shortfall of more than 3000 pilots. The majority of this shortage is with the fighter pilots, where the shortfall is about 1000 airmen. (688 words) - [OpsLab Acquires a Leading Provider of Operational Squadron Planning Software to the U.S. Air Force — OpsLab](/content/news/opslab-acquires-leading-provider-of-operational-squadron-planning-software.html): Today, OpsLab announced the company acquired The Gonkulator (Gonk), a leading provider of operational squadron planning software to the U.S. Air Force (USAF), built by pilots for pilots., Today, OpsLab announced the company acquired The Gonkulator (Gonk), a leading provider of operational squadron planning software to the U.S. Air Force (USAF), built by pilots for pilots. (496 words) - [OpsLab Closes $5 Million Seed Round — OpsLab](/content/news/opslab-closes-five-million-seed-round/index.html): AUSTIN, Texas – Today, OpsLab announced the company closed a seed fundraising round totaling $5 million, led by Cultivation Capital and joined by Storm Ventures., AUSTIN, Texas – Today, OpsLab announced the company closed a seed fundraising round totaling $5 million, led by Cultivation Capital and joined by Storm Ventures. (492 words) - [Luke Air Force Base, 56th Fighter Wing awards Prime Contract to OpsLab — OpsLab](/content/news/luke-prime-contract/index.html): The 56th Fighter Wing(FW) at Luke Air Force Base(AFB), Arizona has awarded a Prime contract to OpsLab to automate flying squadron scheduling for F35 and F16 Formal Training Units (FTU)., The 56th Fighter Wing(FW) at Luke Air Force Base(AFB), Arizona has awarded a Prime contract to OpsLab to automate flying squadron scheduling for F35 and F16 Formal Training Units (FTU). (324 words) - [SkySchedule Officially Becomes OpsLab — OpsLab](/content/news/skyschedule-officially-becomes-opslab/index.html): Austin, TX – September 25, 2021: SkySchedule, an aerospace technology company, announced today that the company will begin operating under a new name and will be known as OpsLab, effective immediately. The new company name reflects both the evolution of the company as well as its vision for the futu, Austin, TX – September 25, 2021: SkySchedule, an aerospace technology company, announced today that the company will begin operating under a new name and will be known as OpsLab, effective immediately. The new company name reflects both the evolution of the company as well as its vision for the future. (227 words) - [5th Bomber wing, USAF awards SBIR Phase III contract to OpsLab — OpsLab](/content/news/5th-bomber-wing-sbir-phase-3/index.html): OpsLab has been awarded a SBIR Phase III contract to automate the flying squadron schedule with the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot AFB. The fighter community was the first to adopt the automation of flying squadron scheduling with the F16, F35, A10 and T38 MDS., OpsLab has been awarded a SBIR Phase III contract to automate the flying squadron schedule with the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot AFB. The fighter community was the first to adopt the automation of flying squadron scheduling with the F16, F35, A10 and T38 MDS. (414 words) - [Sheppard Air Force Base, 80th Flying Training Wing Awards SBIR Phase III Contract to OpsLab — OpsLab](/content/news/sheppard-sbir-phase-iii-contract/index.html): OpsLab announced a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contract award with the 80th Flying Training Wing (FTW) at Sheppard Air Force Base (AFB)., OpsLab announced a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contract award with the 80th Flying Training Wing (FTW) at Sheppard Air Force Base (AFB). 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