Rare sighting of a Northrop Grumman Firebird test and demonstration platform at Meas Gateway Airport
The Firebird is a medium-altitude long-endurance intelligence gathering aircraft aircraft that can be flown by an onboard pilot or remotely as a drone. N326JG, is the first production-representative Firebird but Northrop Grumman officially suspended production in April 2022. As of April 2026, it remains registered to Northrop Grumman Systems Corp and is listed as having a valid airworthiness certificate through August 2027.













