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Six Confirmed Pilots Include Multiple World Champions and Rising Stars: Two Debut Pilots to Be Announced in March
TOKYO and OSAKA and SAPPORO, Japan, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AIR RACE X today announced six confirmed pilots for its highly anticipated 2026 season, featuring a lineup of world-class competitors headlined by two-time reigning champion Yoshihide Muroya and 2025 series winner Patrick Davidson. The championship will consist of four rounds conducted through AIR RACE X's revolutionary remote racing format, with global broadcast coverage via the official YouTube channel.
Racing at speeds exceeding 400 km/h while enduring gravitational forces of up to 12G, pilots will compete across three-dimensional courses in the most demanding test of precision flying in motorsport. The series represents a new chapter in modern air racing competition, bringing together the sport's most accomplished pilots and breakthrough talent.
The 2026 Pilot Roster
#31 Yoshihide Muroya (Japan) – 2023 & 2024 AIR RACE X Champion. The sport's dominant force returns to defend his consecutive titles.
#77 Patrick Davidson (South Africa) – 2025 AIR RACE X Champion. Last season's title winner enters with championship momentum.
#8 Martin Šonka (Czech Republic) – Former world champion and veteran tactician. One of air racing's most decorated competitors.
#26 Juan Velarde (Spain) – Precision control specialist and accomplished international competitor.
#86 Emma McDonald (Australia) – Rising star and standard-bearer for the sport's next generation of talent.
#7 Aarron Delue (Australia) – Breakthrough performer from 2025, bringing youth and aggression to the championship fight.
Two additional debut pilot announcements scheduled for March 2026. These final entries are expected to reshape competitive dynamics and introduce fresh challengers to the established order.
About AIR RACE X: Where Technology Meets Extreme Performance
AIR RACE X operates on a unique hybrid competitive platform combining remote racing and live events under unified competition standards. This revolutionary format enables pilots to compete from their home bases while maintaining absolute competitive parity through advanced digital systems.
Remote Racing Technology:
- Real-World Competition: The world's top race pilots experiencing the full physical demands of racing through the course at their specific airport location
- Racetrack Global Positioning: Identical three-dimensional course configurations deployed globally, ensuring standardized competitive conditions regardless of location. Advanced technology tracks and measures the pilots' movements in flight with precise measurements
- Performance Equalization: Proprietary algorithms automatically compensate for altitude, temperature, and air density variations, eliminating environmental advantages
Aircraft Specifications:
The championship utilizes the Zivko Edge 540, the world's premier unlimited aerobatic aircraft. With a 530kg airframe powered by a Lycoming high-performance aircraft engine, the Edge 540 achieves:
- Maximum velocity: 426 km/h (265 mph)
- Rotational rate: 420 degrees per second
- Maximum load factor: 12G
- Power-to-weight ratio exceeding high-performance supercars
Statement from AIR RACE X CEO Desmond Barry
"The 2026 season represents a transformative milestone in AIR RACE X's evolution. Our remote racing platform has eliminated geographical barriers while preserving the pure essence of competitive flying—skill, precision, and judgement.
This season's blend of proven champions and emerging talent creates the conditions for truly exceptional competition. We've assembled a field where championship outcomes will be decided by fractions of seconds and singular moments of brilliance.
AIR RACE X continues to pioneer the future of aerial motorsport, and we invite audiences worldwide to witness history being written in the sky."
AIR RACE X Main Website
https://www.airracex.com/
Simone Hawkins
info@airracex.com
+81-90-6722-8492
Desmond Barry
desmond.barry@airracex.com
+81-70-9042-5250
Six Confirmed Pilots Include Multiple World Champions and Rising Stars: Two Debut Pilots to Be Announced in March
TOKYO and OSAKA and SAPPORO, Japan, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AIR RACE X today announced six confirmed pilots for its highly anticipated 2026 season, featuring a lineup of world-class competitors headlined by two-time reigning champion Yoshihide Muroya and 2025 series winner Patrick Davidson. The championship will consist of four rounds conducted through AIR RACE X's revolutionary remote racing format, with global broadcast coverage via the official YouTube channel.
Racing at speeds exceeding 400 km/h while enduring gravitational forces of up to 12G, pilots will compete across three-dimensional courses in the most demanding test of precision flying in motorsport. The series represents a new chapter in modern air racing competition, bringing together the sport's most accomplished pilots and breakthrough talent.
The 2026 Pilot Roster
#31 Yoshihide Muroya (Japan) – 2023 & 2024 AIR RACE X Champion. The sport's dominant force returns to defend his consecutive titles.
#77 Patrick Davidson (South Africa) – 2025 AIR RACE X Champion. Last season's title winner enters with championship momentum.
#8 Martin Šonka (Czech Republic) – Former world champion and veteran tactician. One of air racing's most decorated competitors.
#26 Juan Velarde (Spain) – Precision control specialist and accomplished international competitor.
#86 Emma McDonald (Australia) – Rising star and standard-bearer for the sport's next generation of talent.
#7 Aarron Delue (Australia) – Breakthrough performer from 2025, bringing youth and aggression to the championship fight.
Two additional debut pilot announcements scheduled for March 2026. These final entries are expected to reshape competitive dynamics and introduce fresh challengers to the established order.
About AIR RACE X: Where Technology Meets Extreme Performance
AIR RACE X operates on a unique hybrid competitive platform combining remote racing and live events under unified competition standards. This revolutionary format enables pilots to compete from their home bases while maintaining absolute competitive parity through advanced digital systems.
Remote Racing Technology:
- Real-World Competition: The world's top race pilots experiencing the full physical demands of racing through the course at their specific airport location
- Racetrack Global Positioning: Identical three-dimensional course configurations deployed globally, ensuring standardized competitive conditions regardless of location. Advanced technology tracks and measures the pilots' movements in flight with precise measurements
- Performance Equalization: Proprietary algorithms automatically compensate for altitude, temperature, and air density variations, eliminating environmental advantages
Aircraft Specifications:
The championship utilizes the Zivko Edge 540, the world's premier unlimited aerobatic aircraft. With a 530kg airframe powered by a Lycoming high-performance aircraft engine, the Edge 540 achieves:
- Maximum velocity: 426 km/h (265 mph)
- Rotational rate: 420 degrees per second
- Maximum load factor: 12G
- Power-to-weight ratio exceeding high-performance supercars
Statement from AIR RACE X CEO Desmond Barry
"The 2026 season represents a transformative milestone in AIR RACE X's evolution. Our remote racing platform has eliminated geographical barriers while preserving the pure essence of competitive flying—skill, precision, and judgement.
This season's blend of proven champions and emerging talent creates the conditions for truly exceptional competition. We've assembled a field where championship outcomes will be decided by fractions of seconds and singular moments of brilliance.
AIR RACE X continues to pioneer the future of aerial motorsport, and we invite audiences worldwide to witness history being written in the sky."
AIR RACE X Main Website
https://www.airracex.com/
Simone Hawkins
info@airracex.com
+81-90-6722-8492
Desmond Barry
desmond.barry@airracex.com
+81-70-9042-5250
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AIR RACE X UNVEILS 2026 PILOT LINEUP: World Champion Yoshihide Muroya and Global Elite Set for Four-Round Championship Battle
- Delivering stable UV measurement in extreme environments up to 250°C with GaN-based technology
- Strengthening its industrial UV measurement portfolio for global smart factory markets
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Genicom Co., Ltd. (CEO Jung-hwan Son), a specialist in ultraviolet (UV) detection and measurement technologies, announced its participation in AFPE 2026 (Asia Film & Flexible Packaging Expo), to be held in Shanghai, China, from June 24 to 26, 2026. At the event, Genicom will showcase the MG-12 Monitor / LO Probe Series, engineered to deliver reliable and stable UV measurement performance even in extreme industrial heat environments.
GaN-Based Technology for High-Temperature Resilience
The MG-12 Monitor / LO Probe Series incorporates Genicom's proprietary InAlGaN (Indium Aluminum Gallium Nitride)-based GaN sensor technology, enabling precise UV measurement in environments reaching temperatures of up to 250°C.
As thermal degradation is a common challenge in high-heat industrial processes, Genicom engineered this series with enhanced resilience in mind—from advanced sensor material selection to robust structural design.
Key Features of the MG-12 Series
- Dual Monitoring Display: Simultaneously presents Absolute Power (AP) and Relative Power (RP) for intuitive, real-time UV output tracking.
- Versatile Signal Output: Supports DC voltage (1–5 VDC), current (4–20 mA), and digital (0/5 VDC) outputs, ensuring seamless integration with diverse equipment control systems.
- Industrial Adaptability: A compact probe form factor allows installation in confined spaces within complex industrial machinery.
- Broad Application Spectrum: Optimized for UV lamp monitoring, water sterilization, air purification, and high-precision UV curing operations.
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Genicom Co., Ltd. (CEO Jung-hwan Son), a specialist in ultraviolet (UV) detection and measurement technologies, announced its participation in AFPE 2026 (Asia Film & Flexible Packaging Expo), to be held in Shanghai, China, from June 24 to 26, 2026. At the event, Genicom will showcase the MG-12 Monitor / LO Probe Series, engineered to deliver reliable and stable UV measurement performance even in extreme industrial heat environments.
GaN-Based Technology for High-Temperature Resilience
The MG-12 Monitor / LO Probe Series incorporates Genicom's proprietary InAlGaN (Indium Aluminum Gallium Nitride)-based GaN sensor technology, enabling precise UV measurement in environments reaching temperatures of up to 250°C.
As thermal degradation is a common challenge in high-heat industrial processes, Genicom engineered this series with enhanced resilience in mind—from advanced sensor material selection to robust structural design.
Key Features of the MG-12 Series
Proven Global Expertise in UV Technology
This showcase follows Genicom's participation in C-TOUCH & DISPLAY SHENZHEN 2025, where the company introduced its high-temperature UV measurement capabilities to more than 150,000 industry visitors. Through AFPE 2026, Genicom aims to further strengthen its position in the global industrial UV sensor market.
A company representative stated,
"For over 25 years, we have addressed the evolving needs of industrial environments through advanced InAlGaN-based UV detection and measurement technologies. At AFPE 2026, we look forward to demonstrating how stable sensor solutions can expand the scope of industrial UV measurement applications worldwide."
Detailed information on Genicom's full UV technology lineup, including its professional UV brand GenUV, is available on the official website.
Website: http://www.geni-uv.com
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Genicom to Showcase High-Temperature UV Sensor Solutions at AFPE 2026 in Shanghai
