Does Ace Combat 8 sell consumable items?
Bandai Namco says it currently has no plans for consumables, either as direct purchases or Ace Pass rewards.
Confirmed explanation
Aircraft upgrade items are confirmed rewards, but the FAQ distinguishes them from one-use consumables. That distinction should be preserved when discussing monetization or progression.
What is not confirmed yet
The wording is a current policy statement and could be revisited only through a later official update.