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U.S. Navy’s T-54A Marlin Trainer Debuts Operationally

The T-54A Marlin reached the Initial Operational Capability and will now train student naval aviators that will be assigned to aircraft like the P-8A Poseidon and E-2 Hawkeye. The U.S. Navy has ...
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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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US Navy reveals name of new T-54 trainer following order for 26 additional aircraft

Textron Aviation has secured a $267 million order from the US Navy (USN) for 26 additional T-54A multi-enigned trainer aircraft. The US Department of Defense announced the contract on 14 November, ...
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New Chinese twin-engined advanced jet trainer possibly designed for fifth-generation fighter pilot training

China has developed a new advanced jet trainer (AJT), possibly aimed at training pilots for fifth-generation combat aircraft. The jet, seen in yellow factory primer paint, features twin canted tails ...