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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 -

17 June

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

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.

16 June

Air

Leonardo's M-345 jet for pilot training.

Giulia Bernacchi

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.

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.

23 May

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

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.

21 May

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

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.

Mar- 2025 -

31 March

Africa

Joe Saballa

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.

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