Americas * While the starting gun has been fired on the USAF T-X trainer competition, Textron AirLand has yet to decide whether they will enter the race. In an email to the Kansas Star, the company stated that they do not “have a decision to share at this time,” when...
Americas * And we're off! The USAF has released the final request for proposals (RFP) for their T-X trainer competition. Not deviating much from the draft RFP released in July, the request encompasses a total of 350 aircraft, including delivery of the initial five...
Americas * The Boeing-Saab T-X trainer offering has made its first successful flight. During the 55 minute flight, the team validated key aspects of the aircraft and demonstrated the performance of the low-risk design. Initial operating capability is planned for 2024...
Americas * Officials from Lockheed Martin have announced that the T-50A trainer has commenced flight operations in order to test the plane's capabilities. A joint effort between LM and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the T-50A is based off the legacy T-50 and is...
Americas * Following the completion of afterburner engine runs last week, Boeing has announced that the first flight of the Boeing-Saab T-X trainer will take place before the end of the year. However, several tests remain to be carried out prior to the full flight,...
Americas * Canada will purchase 18 Super Hornets from Boeing as an interim solution to its CF-18 fleet replacement. Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan made the announcement adding that Ottawa will also launch a brand new competition for a multi-role fighter. On the...
Americas * The first US flight of the T-50A advanced jet trainer will take place on November 17 at Lockheed Martin's Advanced Pilot Training facility in Greenville, South Carolina. Developed jointly by LM and Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI), the trainer is an...
Americas * A number of F-35Bs will conduct developmental and operational testing aboard the USS America amphibious assault ship. Two of the Short Takeoff & Vertical Landing (STOVL) variant will be used in third phase development testing, evaluating the jet's short...
Americas * The chief of the Republic of Korea Air Force is to visit the US next month to help promote the T-50A bid by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and Lockheed Martin. Gen. Jeong Kyeong-doo is scheduled to meet his US counterparts during the trip. Washington is...
Americas * Cost reductions at Boeing have resulted in the curbing of paid overtime by 80,000 salaried workers based in the US from October 14. The move is part of company-wide attempts to slash costs amid intense market competition. A company memo stated "By curbing...