Chile’s New T-40 Newen Trainer Moves Pilot Training Into Digital Era
Chile is reworking how it trains military pilots with the debut of the T-40 Newen, a next-gen trainer aircraft built around advanced systems and a connected training approach.
Top Aces Secures F-16 Pilot Training Contract for Argentine Air Force
Top Aces has secured a $33.2-million multi-year contract to provide F-16 pilot training for the Argentine Air Force.
Pilatus Picks Thales’ Radio Management System for European PC-7 Aircraft
Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has selected French defense firm Thales to supply a radio management system for the PC-7 military training aircraft operated in Europe.
One Button to Fly: Moog Demos Full UH‑60 Automation From Liftoff to Landing
New York-based Moog Inc. has taken aviation a step further by pairing its GRC 4000 system with the Black Hawk’s Genesys Avionics Suite in a recent demonstration.
Leonardo’s New Simulator Links Real Aircraft to Virtual Warzones
Leonardo is trying to put military pilot training on a new trajectory with FITS4TOP, a next-gen simulator designed to blend real flight with virtual training.
AI and Global Terrain Converge in Lockheed’s New ‘Full-Earth’ Simulator
Prepar3D Fuse is a next-gen military training tech with Unreal Engine 5, featuring a full-earth globe with 1,000+ geo-referenced airports, high-res cityscapes, and multi-spectral sensors.
Boeing’s T-7A Red Hawk Simulator Links With Live Jet in Breakthrough Test
Boeing and the US Air Force linked a T-7A simulator with a live jet over 130 miles away, proving real-time interaction, high-fidelity data.
SNC Rolls Out ‘Only’ Trainer Jet Built for Carrier Deck Touch-and-Go
Sierra Nevada Corporation has introduced the Freedom Trainer jet, its entry in the US Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System competition.
USAF Picks Red 6 AR System to Train F-16 Pilots Against Virtual Enemies
The US Air Force has contracted Red 6, an augmented reality (AR) solutions company headquartered in Florida, to supply its AR system for the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
Textron, Leonardo Pitch M-346N as Next US Navy Trainer Jet
Textron and Leonardo have teamed up to offer the Beechcraft M-346N light aircraft for the US Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System program.
Babcock, AURA AERO Partner on Next-Gen Electric Training Aircraft
Babcock partnered with French aircraft manufacturer AURA AERO to jointly offer next-gen electric training aircraft with aerobatic capability.
Leonardo-Built M-345 Joins Italian Pilot Training Fleet
The Italian Air Force has formally inducted the Leonardo-made M-345 jet into its fleet of trainer aircraft for military pilots.
MD Helicopters Pitches MD 530F as US Army’s Next Trainer
MD Helicopters is pitching its five-bladed MD 530F as the US Army’s next training platform to prepare the next generation of military pilots.
US Navy T-54A Trainer Aircraft Achieves Initial Operating Capability
The US Navy’s T-54A Marlin II has achieved initial operational capability for training programs across the force.
Hungary Receives First L-39 Skyfox Light Combat Aircraft
Hungary has received its first three L-39 Skyfox training aircraft from Aero Vodochody at the Kecskemét Air Base in Bács-Kiskun, Hungary.
India Developing Two-Seater Electric Trainer Aircraft With $250K Target Price
India has begun developing a low-cost electric trainer aircraft aimed at making pilot training more affordable and environmentally sustainable than current options.
Mitsubishi Unveils T-X Trainer Concept for Japan’s Next-Gen Fighter Pilots
Mitsubishi has introduced its T-X trainer concept, designed to prepare pilots for an era of air combat dominated by fifth- and sixth-generation fighters.
Exail Joins Babcock on Pilatus PC-7 Flight Simulation Contract for France
Exail and Babcock France will deliver flight simulation systems for training the French military pilots on the Pilatus PC-7 MKX.
Egypt Nears Deal for up to 100 South Korean FA-50 Light Attack Aircraft
An Egyptian diplomatic official has confirmed that Cairo is in advanced talks with South Korea for the purchase of up to 100 FA-50 light attack aircraft.
France Acquires Pilatus’ PC-7 MKX Aircraft for Military Pilot Training
France has chosen Pilatus’ PC-7 MKX as the new training system for the French Air and Space Force, ordering 22 aircraft and training systems.
Vietnam Receives Final Czech-Made L-39 Skyfox Military Aircraft
Czech manufacturers Aero Vodochody and Omnipol have completed delivery of the final batch of trainer and light combat aircraft to Vietnam.
Netherlands Becomes First Buyer of Pilatus PC-7 MKX Training System
The Netherlands has signed a contract with Pilatus, becoming the first country to purchase the company’s new PC-7 MKX flight training system.
Babcock to Provide PC-7 Training Aircraft Fleet for French Military
Babcock has accepted a contract to supply Pilatus PC-7 MKX training aircraft to the French Air and Space Force as well as the French Navy.
US Air Force Revises Approach for Troubled T-7A Red Hawk Program
The US Air Force has announced a major shift in its strategy for the T-7A Red Hawk jet trainer program, though the changes may result in delays of up to a year.
