If Generative AI serves as the "brain," responsible for understanding and reasoning, Agentic AI functions as the "executor" capable of perceiving, deciding, and taking action. Beyond 2026, aerospace manufacturing will evolve from Human-Machine Collaboration toward a more advanced model of Human–AI Symbiosis, with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) emerging as the critical protocol connecting everything. Unlike traditional AI systems that primarily provide recommendations (e.g., Suggesting tool replacement), Agentic AI operates through a closed-loop architecture encompassing Perception, Reasoning, Planning, and Action. When assigned a high-level objective—such as optimizing a weekly production schedule to minimize changeover time— Agentic AI can autonomously orchestrate and invoke multiple tools, systems, and data sources to execute the task.

Standing at the dawn of 2026, the global manufacturing sector is undergoing an unprecedented reconfiguration of its cognitive and operational frameworks. The aerospace industry, long the benchmark for precision engineering and uncompromising quality—now stands at the epicenter of this transformative wave. Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC), a leader in the aerospace sector, is actively promoting its AIxWARE smart manufacturing services. This initiative provides a deep analysis of how the aerospace industry is transitioning from a traditional reliance on the "tacit knowledge" of seasoned craftsmen to a data-driven approach, moving further toward an era of autonomous execution powered by Agentic AI.