April 8, 2026 Air Force announces FY26 aviation bonus Eligible active-duty aviators have from April 1 until August 31, or until the program’s funds are exhausted, to apply for the fiscal year 2026 aviation bonus, Air Force officials announced April 1, 2026.
June 5, 2023 Air Force announces FY23 Legacy Aviation Bonus Program The Legacy AvB Program builds upon the previous years' offers to decisively shape and retain experienced rated officers to meet Air Force retention, training and mission-readiness requirements to maintain lethality of the force.