MXene， a cutting-edge two-dimensional transition metal carbide/nitride material， has exhibited immense potential for applications across diverse fields. This potential stems from its distinctive layered structure， exceptional electrical conductivity， rich surface chemistry， and adjustable physical properties. This article presents a comprehensive review of the research and application progress of MXene materials in the aviation sector. MXene’s application potential are analyzed selectively in lightweight structures， electromagnetic interference shielding， sensors， energy systems， and thermal management. The article delves into the synthesis methods and structural characteristics of MXene， highlighting their compatibility with the performance requirements of aviation materials. Through tabular presentations and data analysis， it compares the performance disparities between MXene and traditional aviation materials. Meanwhile， this review summarizes the current innovative breakthroughs in the aviation applications of MXene， such as ultra-lightweight composites， self-healing coatings， and multifunctional integrated systems， and expounds on their scientific significance. In light of the challenges encountered in the aviation application of MXene， including scalable production， environmental stability， and cost management， corresponding solutions and development directions are proposed. Finally， based on the current research landscape， the article prospects future development trends for MXene in the aviation field， covering green synthesis processes， intelligent design， and large-scale industrialization routes. This review aims to serve as a valuable reference and guide for in-depth research and engineering application of MXene in the aviation domain.