pilot training

Oct- 2026 -

1 October

The first T-7A Red Hawk, piloted by USAF test pilot Maj. Jonathan “Gremlin” Aronoff and Boeing test pilot Steve “Bull” Schmidt, soars over Edwards Air Force Base, California, Nov. 8, prior to arrival. The T-7A will replace the 1960s-era T-38 aircraft by providing advanced pilot training capabilities for aviators learning to fly both tactical and bomber aircraft.

US Air Force Tests T-7A Link With Ground Simulators

The US Air Force’s Air Education and Training Command has connected a flying T-7A Red Hawk to two ground simulator cockpits.

Sep- 2026 -

16 September

Air

Hürkuş-II basic jet trainer. Photo: Turkish Aerospace Industries

Rojoef Manuel

Turkey Grants First Indigenous Military Certificate to Hürkuş-II Trainer Aircraft

Ankara has issued a military certification for the Turkish Aerospace Industries Hürkuş-II jet trainer, marking the first time the country has independently cleared a domestically-built aircraft using entirely national resources.

Aug- 2026 -

21 August

Technology

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Airbus Injects Synthetic Allies, Threats Into Real Aircraft in German Exercise

At the German Air Force’s 2026 Timber Express exercise, Airbus has offered a glimpse of its vision for next-generation air combat training through the System Development Lab.

11 August

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

UK Consults Industry on Future Fast-Jet Training Fleet

The UK Ministry of Defence has opened consultations with industry over a new fleet of jet trainers for the Royal Air Force.

Jul- 2026 -

23 July

Air

Rojoef Manuel

CAE, Leonardo Boost M-346 Training for Future Air Combat

Canadian flight training provider CAE has signed an agreement with Italian aerospace company Leonardo to modernize courses associated with the M-346 Master transonic training aircraft.

23 July

Air

The RAF as it prepares for future combat air capability including sixth-generation platforms.

Giulia Bernacchi

BAE, Boeing, Saab Sign UK Next-Gen Pilot Training Partnership

BAE Systems, Boeing, and Saab have signed a teaming agreement to jointly offer a new pilot training system for the UK Royal Air Force.

21 July

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Pratt & Whitney Canada to Overhaul US T-6 Trainer Engines Under $1B Deal

Pratt & Whitney Canada has won a $1-billion contract to overhaul over 750 PT6A-68 engines for the US military's T-6 Texan II trainer aircraft.

Jun- 2026 -

23 June

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Canada Receives First H135 Helicopter for Future Aircrew Training Program

Canada has taken delivery of its first Airbus H135 helicopter, which will support its Future Aircrew Training program for Royal Canadian Air Force pilots.

3 June

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

First ‘Gripen F’ Fighter Breaks Cover With Twin-Seat Design From Saab

A new variant in Saab’s Gripen family has stepped into the spotlight with the rollout of the first Gripen F, a twin-seat fighter built to handle both combat missions and advanced pilot training.

May- 2026 -

22 May

Air