The US Navy's next trainer jet won't need to land on a carrier: Here's why

The end of an era in tailhook aviation.
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The US Air Force’s new trainer jet just entered low rate initial production

A handful of T-7A Red Hawks—named for the famed Tuskegee Airmen—have already been delivered, but the Air Force plans to ...
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What Aircraft Could Replace The Navy's T-45 Goshawk Jet Trainer?

The T-45 Goshawk jet trainer has helped to train generations of Naval pilots since 1991, when the T-45A version first entered service. Over the years, the tandem-seated jet has been used in advanced ...
Flightglobal

Exclusive: Textron shows off Beechcraft M-346N demonstrator in first US public flight ahead of navy trainer competition

FlightGlobal was invited to fly aboard the new Beechcraft military trainer jet, including a demonstration of advanced simulation and training capabilities as developer Textron prepares its bid to ...
The Aviationist

SNC’s Freedom Trainer Enters U.S. Navy Competition to Replace T-45

Sierra Nevada Corporation unveils its clean-sheet Freedom Trainer for the Navy’s UJTS, emphasizing carrier training, cost efficiency, and digital design. Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has formally ...
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Sierra Nevada reveals twin-engined Freedom Trainer design for US Navy’s T-45 replacement programme

Military systems integrator Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has unveiled a new aircraft designed specifically for the US Navy’s (USN’s) jet trainer replacement competition. Dubbed the Freedom Trainer, ...
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Used Aircraft Guide: Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros

The Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros, originally an Eastern Bloc military trainer, has become a highly popular and accessible jet for civilian pilots due to its user-friendly design, ruggedness, and ...