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Jul- 2025 -

31 July

Air

The M-364N aircraft. Photo: Textron Aviation Defense

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.

Jun- 2025 -

10 June

Air

Joe Saballa

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.

10 June

Air

Textron's T-54A multi-engine training system aircraft is seen parked in the middle of what appears to be an aircraft runway. The plane has two propellers, one on each of its wings. The aircraft is painted white with navy blue accents on its wings and the front of the cockpit. The background is a clear blue sky with a few streaks of light, white clouds.

Rojoef Manuel

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.

3 June

Air

The Hungarian Air Force L-39 Skyfox aircraft is seen stationed on the ground in what appears to be a runway of an air base. The aircraft is painted gray on the upper half of its body, and white on the lower half and on its front. The body number 142 is painted black on its body's left side. The wings and tail's tips are painted a bright red-orange. On its far right, another Skyfox is seen parked. It has the number 144 painted on it.

Juster Domingo

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.

May- 2025 -

29 May

Air

Joe Saballa

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.

Jan- 2025 -

23 January

Air

Rojoef Manuel

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.

Nov- 2024 -

29 November

Air

Swiss Air Force PC-21 military training aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

Canadian Air Force to Receive 32 German, Swiss Training Aircraft

The Canadian Air Force is set to receive 32 advanced training aircraft from German and Swiss manufacturers under contracts with two major suppliers.

25 November

Air

Christine Casimiro

Vietnam Welcomes First US Military Aircraft Since 1975

The Vietnam Air Defence Air Force has taken delivery of its first batch of T-6C Texan II aircraft ordered from the US, a first since the end of the Vietnam War in 1975.

22 November

Air